My SIL bought a new car in Jan. Brand new Mazda, bright green, the one that is on the tv adverts at the moment. She has only done 3000 miles in it and as it's brand new it was immaculate.
Last week whilst in a traffic jam a lorry squashed her and has done a lot of damage to the car as was pushed along the road. All new panels and some structural work. An initial assessment says it will probably be written off.
Now, she will be given the a cheque for a new car but as her car is under a year old she will only be given the market value of it which will be £2000 less than what she paid. She obviously wants a brand new car again as it's under a year old and she paid extra for the colour green and the air conditioning. She will also be out of pocket as she got a loan to buy it .
Anyone know if they replace the car for a new one if it's under a year old as this accident will end up costing her?
Last week whilst in a traffic jam a lorry squashed her and has done a lot of damage to the car as was pushed along the road. All new panels and some structural work. An initial assessment says it will probably be written off.
Now, she will be given the a cheque for a new car but as her car is under a year old she will only be given the market value of it which will be £2000 less than what she paid. She obviously wants a brand new car again as it's under a year old and she paid extra for the colour green and the air conditioning. She will also be out of pocket as she got a loan to buy it .
Anyone know if they replace the car for a new one if it's under a year old as this accident will end up costing her?