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Post by Keats on Sept 23, 2008 13:50:28 GMT 1
The assessor has been out this morning and in his opinion as it's a cherished mini, RSP etc etc it should be repaired ;D YAY!! BUT..... it's been taken by Trick & Aubrey in Neath, who are now gonna strip her down and cost the work  So we're not out of the woods yet. I am assuming now that the assessor has said it is repairable it shouldn't be Cat B'd So i should be able to get her back and do the work myself even if the insurance wont cover the cost of repair....Hopefully! So i'm still keeping everything crossed  |
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Post by essess on Sept 23, 2008 13:53:25 GMT 1
Well thats good news!! My insurance company didnt even send an assessor out before they told me that "due to the age of the vehicle it is very likely to be written off". GAAAH! Glad youre having some joy! I'll keep my fingers crossed too  |
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Post by taffy1967 on Sept 23, 2008 13:57:00 GMT 1
Well that is good news and perhaps the assessors are waking up to the fact real Minis are just a tad special.
I hope it all gets fixed up perfectly soon.
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Post by ooorwillie on Sept 23, 2008 15:23:08 GMT 1
Hi, they were gonna right my mini off after a little bump up the back, told them about the UK trip and they gave me some money and said fix it yourself. So I did with a hammer and block of wood.
I know it is not a showroom car but better alive than dead.
Good luck with your.
Stevie
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Post by TAFF on Sept 23, 2008 15:23:43 GMT 1
good news !
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Post by janetthompson on Sept 23, 2008 15:46:53 GMT 1
Thank goodness, an assessor with a heart maybe  There's hope for all our minis |
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Post by byron101 on Sept 23, 2008 15:51:21 GMT 1
great news keats, be back on the show stands + runs in no time  |
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Post by braceuself on Sept 23, 2008 15:53:00 GMT 1
yay honey lives on :-)
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Post by minichick on Sept 23, 2008 15:59:09 GMT 1
Great news Keats, hope it all gets sorted soon |
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Post by dai9fxey on Sept 23, 2008 16:26:07 GMT 1
Great news Keats. Long live Honey.  |
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Post by Keats on Sept 25, 2008 19:53:25 GMT 1
Been down to Trick & Aubrey today, they've priced the work and reckon it's gonna cost 4k to repair...   they haven't told the insurance assessor this as yet cos they can't get hold of him, but i think this means she'll be written off  To me this seems a bit pricey Have i the right to request a second opinion off another garage? Taff, Brace you seen it does it seems like it would cost that much to you? Help please i can't lose her |
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Post by byron101 on Sept 25, 2008 20:08:21 GMT 1
in other words they not interested in doing the job cos most prob not enough money init for them so over priced it
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Post by TAFF on Sept 25, 2008 20:21:36 GMT 1
I would never have said 4K....
Nowhere near that , i thought,
i'd ask trick@n@aubrey for an itemised quote, and ask your insurance to send it somewhere else..
I've heard stories for years about trick/aubrey, but didnt want to mention cos i hoped everything would be ok.
ask your insurance for a second opinion.
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Post by taffy1967 on Sept 25, 2008 22:30:02 GMT 1
Get it insured on an agreed value policy when the work has been done.
It's the best way to safeguard a Mini now.
Most Mini specialist insurers offer this policy, plus salvage retention rights too.
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Post by biker on Sept 25, 2008 23:09:04 GMT 1
dont know if its any help but my mate works in twk thomas in llansamlet he,s there assesser/estimater and previously owned minis if you want to go and ask him or talk to him on the phone let me know and i,ll see what i can sort out for you ;D ;D ;D
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Post by braceuself on Sept 26, 2008 2:52:10 GMT 1
i'm sure a small garage could do it for about a grand
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Post by Keats on Sept 26, 2008 18:30:47 GMT 1
They've written her off - Cat C So i'm buying her back, she'll be delivered back to me on Monday. I hate insurance companies |
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Post by Keats on Sept 26, 2008 18:53:20 GMT 1
Got a local chap that my dad knows is calling around to give me a quote on monday She will be back on the road come hell or high water now, so i'm just waiting for the insurance to make me an offer then i'll know where i'm heading... |
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Post by dai9fxey on Sept 26, 2008 19:35:53 GMT 1
 Very sad to hear the news Keats. Let's hope for better news from the local chap.
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Post by Keats on Oct 2, 2008 20:59:49 GMT 1
It looks like Honey wont be back on the road for sometime guys as it's gonna cost me about 3k to do  So what i'm trying to do now is get enough outta the insurance to buy Honey back for a rainy day and also have enough for another Mini! Here's hoping ;D |
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So we're not out of the woods yet. 
There's hope for all our minis 
Very sad to hear the news Keats.
