I crashed my car into a barrier and damaged it. Who's responsible for repairing the barrier?

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I crashed my car into a barrier and damaged it. Who's responsible for repairing the barrier?

My car crashed into a barrier in Scotland. The barrier is bent and the car is a complete write-off. I want to cancel my insurance as it is only third party, but who is liable for the barrier damage?

Asked on 14 August 2010 by max0017

Answered by Honest John

The damage to the barrier is a third party risk covered by your insurance. The insurer may cancel your policy anyway with no refund if it is the first year of the policy.

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