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Can I insist the insurer replaces certain parts?

My car (2012 Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI - 4000 miles on clock) was swamped whilst travelling on a flooded road. My car insurers have agreed to pay for a new engine. The Mercedes authorised repair garage wants to replace, as a matter of course, the catalytic converter, the intercooler and the turbo unit. The engineer appointed by the insurers says replacements are not necessary. Should I insist that these are automatically replaced, particularly the catalytic converter as a significant amount of water poured from the exhaust when the car was winched onto the breakdown truck. I am concerned about subsequent warranty claims for these items being refused.

Asked on 14 October 2012 by mhr43

Answered by Honest John
You cannot insist unless replacement of the turbo, intercooler and DPF are later proven to be necessary.
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