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Is our SAAB going to be written off?
At 70 mph in lane 2 the bonnet of my Saab 9-3 Sportwagon (1.8 Biopower, 64000 miles, excellent condition) flew open, causing damage to the bonnet, both wings and roof. Estimate for repair is £2500 exc VAT. I'm fully comp. Are we in write off territory and if so, what should I expect as a fair deal?
Asked on 17 July 2013 by BBlue
Answered by
Honest John
I don't think that's a write off. If the insurer wants to write it off tell them you want to keep the car and repair it yourself - so ask for the write off value minus the salvage value, then fix it with bits from a scrapper.
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