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...

Buying a write off - is it worth the risk?

Is it ever worth buying a write off? I've been looking at a Category C Ford Fiesta that seems very good value. It has had two MoT passes since the write off. Is it still a big risk?

Does writing a car off mean they in effect own it?

My son was involved in a "no-blame" accident that has resulted in his car being written-off. When he asked about buying the remains he was told the price would be 35% of the write-off value. Can the insurance...

Appealing against a Cat B write off?

My car submerged in the water last week due to the heavy raining that caused flooding in the underground parking. The car was parking on a gradient therefore only the rear right side of the car was submerged....

Garage mechanic crashed my car

A garage crashed my car which is now written off. The driver was negligent and has been charged. Their insurers are now offering market value for the car I have paid for for last 3 years with still another...

Car could be written off - what do I do?

I had a suspicious crash for cash front end collision to the back end of another car on the entrance into a roundabout. I'm worried that the insurance company may write off the car. It is a Volkswagen...

Insurer wants to write off my car

I had an accident in my Toyota Corolla Verso 2005. My insurance company told me it is written off as non economical to repair. They want me to reply within 10 days though I am going on a 20 days holiday...

Am I obliged to accept a third party's insurance company write-off decision?

While parked outside her home, a friend's car was damaged by a supermarket delivery van. The driver admitted responsibility and left a number to call to follow up. The supermarket's insurer have handled...

Insurance write-off - what should I do?

My beloved 16 year old Toyota Avensis (owned from new, 112,000 miles) was reversed into while it was parked by an unscrupulous elderly gentleman who "didn't see it" and is as a result uneconomical to...

Classic car crash claim - how can I prevent a write-off?

My neighbour has been involved in a car crash (not responsible). Someone hit the side of her Fiat X1/9 sports car. It was in excellent condition, but she now fears that they may write off her car. What...