I have a 1996 Volvo 850R Estate with only 77k on the clock. It is immaculate inside, much cherished and cared for during the 18 years I have owned it. Last week a third party scraped the side of it in a car park, and has admitted liability. The estimate to repair, including one alloy refurbishment, is about £990, but has been rejected by the third party insurers on the basis of it being uneconomic to repair. This car is quite sought after by enthusiasts and I have seen ads for similar aged cars but with double the mileage for between £3k and £4k. Should the third party insurer be obliged to recognize this fact, rather than comparing my car with an ordinary low spec Volvo 850, where the 60% of market value principle might be applied. I had no intention of disposing of the vehicle, it is good for another 70k miles. His insurers and the accident management company, acting on my behalf through my insurers' no-fault dept, are talking of a total write-off, (which is quite absurd). What is the best course of action for me, as it currently looks like I shall end up with nothing, except a scraped car, when I was completely blameless.