Bodywork repairs following accident - paint match
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From: Cynic on 5 Jul 2010 13:29 On Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:41:18 +0100, stephen.hull(a)btinternet.com wrote: >>I should think therefore that a *perfect* match is not >>achievable, and how far from the ideal is acceptable would be the >>subjective opinion of the owner. >> >Even so it has not stopped sprayers from achieving the near >perfect paint match/finish even on old paint finishes. >This is mainly why the colours are blended-in to help achieve that >match. Blending-in does not achieve a match, it only makes the mismatch less noticeable. -- Cynic
From: Indy Jess John on 5 Jul 2010 17:34 Adrian wrote: > Indy Jess John <jimwarren(a)OMITblueyonder.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding > much like they were saying: > >>> I rather suspect the only way you can get anything happening is to >>> complain to the insurance company - but be prepared to have to fight >>> against that signed piece of paper. You'll probably need to escalate to >>> the insurance industry ombudsman. > >> The other option that might be worth a look is to get three quotes from >> paint shops you trust, and submit a claim in the small claims court for >> the lowest of the quotes, against the other driver (personally). > > The one thing that IS for certain is that this has nothing to do with the > other driver personally. > > This is entirely between the triumvirate of the OP, his insurer and their > body shop. Not so. The other driver was responsible for the damage, and in the absence of a satisfactory repair, they are responsible for reparations. If they can get payment made through insurance that saves them the expense, but it doesn't remove their responsibility. It is an accepted fact that if you cannot get full recompense through insurance, you can claim for your uninsured losses (your excess, your loss of No Claims etc) direct from the other driver. Most people don't, but that doesn't mean it can't or shouldn't be done. Jim
From: Adrian on 5 Jul 2010 17:41 Indy Jess John <jimwarren(a)OMITblueyonder.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: >> The one thing that IS for certain is that this has nothing to do with >> the other driver personally. >> >> This is entirely between the triumvirate of the OP, his insurer and >> their body shop. > Not so. The other driver was responsible for the damage, and in the > absence of a satisfactory repair, they are responsible for reparations. No, they aren't. The OP claimed from his own insurance company. The other driver's insurance's only involvement is paying the OP's insurer back.
From: BertieBigBollox on 7 Jul 2010 06:46 On Jul 5, 4:50 pm, Indy Jess John <jimwar...(a)OMITblueyonder.co.uk> wrote: > Adrian wrote: > > I rather suspect the only way you can get anything happening is to > > complain to the insurance company - but be prepared to have to fight > > against that signed piece of paper. You'll probably need to escalate to > > the insurance industry ombudsman. > > The other option that might be worth a look is to get three quotes from > paint shops you trust, and submit a claim in the small claims court for > the lowest of the quotes, against the other driver (personally). > > Either they will have to pay up, or else in a panic get on to their > insurance company and ask them to deal with it. > > My money is on their insurance settling out of court, and you get a > proper respray. > > Jim Hmmm. Yeh. I guess this is an option if I get nowhere with my insurance company.
From: BertieBigBollox on 7 Jul 2010 06:47
On Jul 5, 10:41 pm, Adrian <toomany2...(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Indy Jess John <jimwar...(a)OMITblueyonder.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding > much like they were saying: > > >> The one thing that IS for certain is that this has nothing to do with > >> the other driver personally. > > >> This is entirely between the triumvirate of the OP, his insurer and > >> their body shop. > > Not so. The other driver was responsible for the damage, and in the > > absence of a satisfactory repair, they are responsible for reparations. > > No, they aren't. The OP claimed from his own insurance company. The other > driver's insurance's only involvement is paying the OP's insurer back. Beginning to wish I hadnt involved my own insurance and instead gone straight to the 3rd party/their insurers and told them to sort it or else. |