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26-03-2011, 10:24 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Well, I have written off my car sadly.
Near to no damage you can see, went over a rock and it hit a welded in cross bar between the chassis rails on a Triton ute. I didnt care too much for that dent (about the size of a computer mouse) and wouldnt have minded to keep driving it with it, but seeing as though they want to give me a new car...(I had mine for 10 months) They say they give a replacement to what you had, but I would like to upgrade it to at least have side airbags (mine didnt have them) and also possibly from 2wd to 4wd. Anyone had any luck with that? I wouldnt mind paying the difference. Over the phone they seem to not want to do it, but I think I can tell in their voice if you push you should be able to. |
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26-03-2011, 11:08 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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So this is insurance you're talking about? They can only say no to you so keep pushing for it I guess.
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26-03-2011, 11:16 AM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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take the payout and go buy it yourself?
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26-03-2011, 11:25 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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They only pay out market value (which was 28 grand) new its 36 grand so wouldnt take a payout(as new is a much better deal obviously)
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26-03-2011, 03:01 PM
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26-03-2011, 04:47 PM
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26-03-2011, 05:01 PM
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26-03-2011, 11:34 AM
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See if they will let you pay the difference for the upgrades, worth a shot.
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26-03-2011, 11:45 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Hervey Bay
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They may point you to a dealer for the replacement. If that's the case, you can probably do an upgrade deal with the dealer.
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26-03-2011, 05:08 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Golden Grove, SA
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I know its completely different but still insurance, i broke my phone and claimed on the house and contents, didnt want the some one so they sent me the one i wanted and i paid the difference. So you should be able to so it somehow.
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Wrote off car..new for old replacement. can I upgrade?Have you?
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