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Blue 8 · Sep 12th, 2009, 19:05

Thats good news fella, hope it all goes well mate

RollingThunder · Sep 12th, 2009, 19:25

Good luck with the visit.

Just to offer the counter argument (

) not all insurance assessors are penny pinching half-wits. My other passion is classic landrovers, and I've read a number of cases where the assessor has been very reasonable indeed, especially where the vehicle concerned is a bit rare or a limited edition. Its a bit of pot luck, but if you get an enthusiast then he may well go in your favour and want the car saved.

Fingers crossed anyway.

thebigv · Sep 17th, 2009, 12:51

My mate had a limited edition Honda which he bought off me, it was stolen and fired. The insurance company offered him book value, he told them no, said he wanted what he paid, they contacted me asking what he paid, i told them to stick it, nothing to do with them, good friend i know, they argued a lot. In the end gave him £500 more than he wanted cos it had lower miles than average. If you argue enough they'll cave, just dont go asking for £40k on a 440!!! haha

Sep 12th, 2009, 19:05	#11
Blue 8 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 17:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Medway Towns	Thats good news fella, hope it all goes well mate __________________ Stay away from negative people they have a problem for every solution. Ruby-red pearl 854 GLT 2.5 20v 62k.....Andy

Sep 12th, 2009, 19:25	#12
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Good luck with the visit. Just to offer the counter argument ( ) not all insurance assessors are penny pinching half-wits. My other passion is classic landrovers, and I've read a number of cases where the assessor has been very reasonable indeed, especially where the vehicle concerned is a bit rare or a limited edition. Its a bit of pot luck, but if you get an enthusiast then he may well go in your favour and want the car saved. Fingers crossed anyway. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Sep 17th, 2009, 12:51	#13
thebigv Master Member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2010 23:19 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: darlington	My mate had a limited edition Honda which he bought off me, it was stolen and fired. The insurance company offered him book value, he told them no, said he wanted what he paid, they contacted me asking what he paid, i told them to stick it, nothing to do with them, good friend i know, they argued a lot. In the end gave him £500 more than he wanted cos it had lower miles than average. If you argue enough they'll cave, just dont go asking for £40k on a 440!!! haha

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