September 2007
I slightly bumped the back of a 27 year old "classic" VW Beetle. The rusty bumper bent as well as the one of the bumper supports. Speaking, later, to the VW owner, it transpires there is lots of damage, including: engine lid, rear valence, fan, whole exhaust system, bumper, bumper supports and the car is not really drivable - inspite of him driving off)
Also, this VW is has an agreed value of £4000 ! I've had a few "classics" and I know a quality car and a rusty heap.
I initially considered paying for a new bumper to be fitted to the VW but now it seems that a re-build is required.
I'm awaiting the owner's VW specialist's assessment of the damage.
The questions I have are:
Who can I call for a second opinion of the damage and the value of the car ?
Of course I could just let my insurers deal with it and I would normally do this but in this case there is something iffy about the VW's value and the alledged amount of damage.
Any advice.
Thanks
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I found this quite interesting being a Vauxhall fan, one car I really wanted at the time but could never afford.
Billy
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"Looks good!"
I thought so, but it failed to make reserve.
By contrast, this one:
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is doing very well, despite the smokey exhaust! Just shows how people value mileage above everything, while I think the first one would be a better buy. It's younger, and it's been used...
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Good on 'em.
I think people who 'try it on' should be made to go to prison if they are proved to be lying - I can imagine the claims for whiplash suddenly dry up overnight if such a law were passed.
I can only hope we get a Goverment who brings in some sensible motoring laws instead of just trying to increase the cost of motoring and giving nothing back in return.