Write-off advice, please…

nick_l · Post by **nick_l** » Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:13 am

I bought back and repaired a previous zed after someone ran a red light and hit me.

I was paid out close to what I paid for the car, bought it back for about £600 and fixed it myself over the next 2 weeks. It needed new bumper, drivers side front wing and headlight. All in all I think I paid about £600 in parts for the repairs.

If you document the damage and repairs most buyers (if you sell later) won’t be too bothered about it.

Oh, and because I changed the headlights to the 2xcite ones I sold the near side original for £150 so made some money back.

This was the damage from mine.

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inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:20 am

IMO a good decision, Rick. There are lots of people on here that I’m sure can assist you with parts, advice and even local physical help if needed.

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Wed Mar 01, 2023 3:53 pm

RickZ4 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:50 am Thank you all for your considered opinions which have helped me way up the 2 options I’ll probably go with the general consensus and get it repaired. Cat N I can live with…

Just need to find a suitable body shop in Dorset.

From the sounds of the damage this is an easy DIY fix

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:06 pm

paddy wright wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 3:53 pm
RickZ4 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:50 am Thank you all for your considered opinions which have helped me way up the 2 options I’ll probably go with the general consensus and get it repaired. Cat N I can live with…

Just need to find a suitable body shop in Dorset.
From the sounds of the damage this is an easy DIY fix

It does sound mostly nut and bolt work tbh.
Pretty sure that you'll be able to source most of what you need through people on here, and chances are if they know why they won't hike their prices.

Once you've decided, make yourself a list of bits you need, then start a rebuild thread.
For example, if I were in two minds about whether to pick up a particular car for spares, it would possibly sway me if I knew you needed some of the parts.

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:49 pm

I agree for many on this forum it would be an easy fix, however:

RickZ4 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:32 pm I have neither the tools, time or inclination to repair it myself…

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:52 pm

Zedebee wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:49 pm I agree for many on this forum it would be an easy fix, however:
RickZ4 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:32 pm I have neither the tools, time or inclination to repair it myself…

Apologies, I missed that bit.

Rucky · Post by **Rucky** » Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:22 am

ask / authorize your insurance company to use "Green" parts in their quotation.

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:34 pm

What did you do in the end?

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