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Stolen car recovered - do I have to take it back?
I recently had my car stolen and accepted an insurance settlement. However, while waiting for the payment, my car was found. But I do not want it back as it would have a stolen/recovered on its record. What's more, I will never be able to sell it again for its full value. What are my rights in this situation?
Asked on 29 March 2015 by alfapat
Answered by
Honest John
If the car has been found then I don't think you have any right to refuse to take it back unless it is already classified as a Category D write-off, in which case you are entitled to the insurance settlement which will normally be based on a private sale price. They cannot make you take the car back with a Cat D label unless they compensate you for that.
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