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Car written off by insurer - What are my options?

My car was written off after it was involved in an accident. The cost to repair £16,000 and the insurance company says it is beyond economical repair. However, the write-off value is less than replacing my car with a similar car. What should I do?

Asked on 26 June 2016 by maseratiJGM

Answered by Honest John

They have to give you 'market value'. If you think they haven't, then you have to prove it with documentary evidence that you cannot replace your car for the settlement offered.

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