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Jan 19th, 2019, 18:29 | #1 |
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Repairs during warranty period
Warranty question primarily that would apply to all Volvos
I’ve crunched my new XC40. Bumper damage and have had a £400 estimate from a reputable local body shop. Two questions: will I invalidate my warranty by getting the bumper fixed somewhere other than Volvo or Volvo approved ? I have tried to get hold of the dealer all week but Service haven’t returned my many calls so I’d given up! They will know about this as bodyshop has had to order a new number plate 😳 How difficult is fusion red to colour match - is it a pearl colour? Thanks in advance __________________
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Jan 19th, 2019, 23:18 | #2 |
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Simply tell your insurance company you want it done in a Volvo approved shop.
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Jan 20th, 2019, 08:57 | #3 |
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My insurance company only uses volvo workshops and parts.
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Jan 20th, 2019, 09:41 | #4 |
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Can we take it that at a comparatively 'low' repair cost of £400, that you are paying for this yourself rather than involving your insurers? Many people do, since if you have an excess of say £250, then it will not be cost effective - it will simply 'cost you' .
If you've already notified your insurers then there isn't any point in not claiming since you will be penalised at the next renewel simply because you have been involved in an accident - claim or no claim. Unfortunately this penalty will apply even in no fault accidents, inc. if you full excess is refunded by the third party. Not fair of course, but that is what they do - inflate your premium. Anyway, back to affect on warranty? Volvo dealers will have 'approved' repairers , but seldom in my experience wil they actually have their own on-site body shops - they farm the work out to trusted repairers in their area. If the car is on a PCP then there might be a need to be more cautious since any substandard repairs can result in some monetary penalty on hand back. |
Jan 20th, 2019, 11:09 | #5 |
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The insurers are cool with wherever I want to go. I just know the bodyshop I’ve chosen but it’s not Volvo approved which is what I’m wondering could be a problem with the warranty on the car as it’s only 8 months old
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Jan 20th, 2019, 11:50 | #6 |
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Personally, I'd be more concerned about the loss of my no claims bonus and subsequent hikes in premiums over the coming years, for the sake of £400 less your excess, rather than any affect on warranty claims.
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Jan 20th, 2019, 13:15 | #7 |
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That’s irrelevant as the other guy is claiming on mine too!
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Jan 20th, 2019, 13:55 | #8 |
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If insurance are paying why wouldn't you get it done by a Volvo-approved bodyshop? They do a five year warranty on repairs for starters.
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my father in laws 6 month old BMW 530d (c.£45k worth) got hit shortly after and he went to a local family run place and it came back first time absolutely perfect. when my other car a 10 yr old S60 got hit by the neighbour a year later, i took it to the same place and it was also perfect. if my car got hit again, i'd insist on it going to the smaller company. insurers cannot refuse as long as the labour rate is acceptable to them. |
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