Zedless for a while - it's back :-) . . . insurance update

Marlon said:
firebobby said:
Smartbear said:
Great, drive out or wash & polish session? :thumbsup:
Rob

Weather looks pant tomorrow, good news on getting your baby back :thumbsup:

Thanks, I've been told by markeg I can't polish the new paintwork for several weeks anyway.
Keep us posted marlon. We're all hopin it's a good turnout for ya....
 
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Car was delivered back to me at lunchtime.
As far as I can tell the bodywork looks perfect - they had their top guy on it apparently. Went for a long test drive and its handling as well as it did prior to the accident (feels like they've added a few more horses while they were at it - god its fast ! :) )

I’m very impressed with the turnaround – LV insurance acted fast and agreed the pay out immediately and although their chosen repairers went over their estimated completion date by a couple of days, 10 days from accident to completion is good going in my book. I can take it back if there’s anything I’m not happy with and their work is guaranteed for 5 years. Now I just have to prepare myself for the inevitable kick in the nuts when my insurance premiums go up, which I’ve been told could be as early as next month as I pay by instalments.

Anyway, insurance aside, I’m so happy to get my Zed back as good as new. The rain has stopped and we're off for a drive – it’s so good to be back behind the wheel of the beaut.
:driving: :)
 
Impossible to tell what was damaged, colour match looks spot on, pleased your happy with it :thumbsup:
Have you sorted anything for future security Colin.....camera or parking it elsewhere now ??
 
Car looks as good as it did 3 weeks ago....shame you get the kick in the wallet though.Is protected NCD not a viable financial option,worked for me when I had a big claim a few years ago.
I'd comfort myself with the thought that the hit & run driver will get what's coming to him/her.....karma and all that.
 
Highlander said:
Car looks as good as it did 3 weeks ago....shame you get the kick in the wallet though.Is protected NCD not a viable financial option,worked for me when I had a big claim a few years ago.
I'd comfort myself with the thought that the hit & run driver will get what's coming to him/her.....karma and all that.

I had protected ncd when I drove my smart roadster into a tree, doesn't stop them from increasing your premiums though! Utter gits :thumbsdown:
Rob
 
Can't actually remember who I'm covered by but had a total loss on my 1st Elise and they reinsured me with the replacement Elise no problem,still had the full NCD.....don't recall the premium being excessive.I'm still with this company as I was told that to change companies and declare the total loss would result in an increase in premiums.Would I be right in saying that I only have to declare the accident to prospective insurers for 5 years...meaning that I could then shop around?
 
Great to see it back with you Colin and looking as good as new :thumbsup:

Can I recommend you park it a couple of meters up the road in future as that spot seems a bit unlucky.

Stuart
 
Wonderful afternoon’s driving, followed by an evening ‘top down’ drive to Lytham and back with a walk on the beach.

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To answer a couple of questions: I do have the full protected NCD, which may help a little, but my understanding is that the premiums will still go up (I will let you know by how much :cry: )
As for parking: call me stupid, but I’m going to park in exactly the same place :o I believe the two incidents are random and not related to the road layout or the parking positions. However, I have fashioned a high-viz reflective strap that stretches across the windscreen and reflects back a bright yellow luminous light when caught in car headlights.
 
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