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Sat 14 Sep 2002 15:57

Part exchange value after accident - stap

My car was severely rear ended and pushed into another car so it suffered damage at both ends. The driver of the car that hit us admitted liability and I have already had my excess refunded by her insurers.

The car is nearly finished being repaired - I expect to get it back this week - but I am concerned about what the effect that the accident will have on the car's value when I wish to sell it.

I understand all about betterment but is there such a thing as compensation for loss of value going the other way.

The car is a 4 year old diesel Mercedes 46k miles that we bought with the intention of keeping for a number of years and I have no reason to suspect that the repair will not return it to its pre-accident condition, but their might be psychological reaction that means we would be happier getting rid of it rather earlier than we intended.

Any advice/comment would be appreciated,please.

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Sat 14 Sep 2002 19:49

Part exchange value after accident - T Lucas

If it was repaired in a MB approved repair shop then you have got some chance of it being a reasonable repair and not having a detrimental effect to the value of the car.If outside the approved network,God help you.Wherever it was repaired do not accept the car back without having the car professionally inspected.I would use the AA,if its not to the correct standard they will tell you.I have seen too many very poor repairs from bodyshops that do a great service to the community by making sure that all their staff are registed blind,and offering them jobs doing body repairs.

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Sun 15 Sep 2002 17:49

Part exchange value after accident - The Watcher

Agreed. If the vehicle was repaired by the vehicle manufacturers own approved bodyshop, there should be no affect on the valuation, imho.

In such circumstances, I wouldn't feel compelled to admit to any such damage or repair either when selling the vehicle.

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Sun 15 Sep 2002 19:24

Part exchange value after accident - Armitage Shanks{P}

Watcher, you wouldn't feel the need to admit a repair at an approved bodywhop and that is probably fine but if you were asked a direct question re had the car ever been in an accident or had major repairs then I think think you would have to tell!

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