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suzi99 · 2008-03-13 21:55:49

hey just looking for some advise. i was in a car crash last thursday, which was my fault. i got my mechanic to give me a quote on the damage and it was €1220 my car is a 99 suburu vivio and has a dent at the front and back of the car and i would probably only get under €1500 for it. does this mean that my car is a write…

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hey just looking for some advise. i was in a car crash last thursday, which was my fault. i got my mechanic to give me a quote on the damage and it was €1220 my car is a 99 suburu vivio and has a dent at the front and back of the car and i would probably only get under €1500 for it. does this mean that my car is a write off and that i could get the money from the insurance to put towards a new car instead of fixing the car and then selling it.

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#2 13-03-2008 11:52pm

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Based on that quote, it may well be declared a write off. However, was that a main dealer or an independent workshop? Are they replacing all parts or repairing some?
Don't get just one quote by the way!

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#3 14-03-2008 4:26pm

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thanks for replying! its an independent workshops. the mechanic has been my family's mechanic for years. i think they are just repairing the left back door and re painting it. thanks for the advice, il try to get another quote

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