Hello all,
I signed up ages ago, but don't think I've posted yet. So, hello to you all.
Anyway, a muppet rammed me from behind (oo-er) in his dodge ram (how ironic). My vehicle's a 1995 Defender 90 300TDI CSW in above average condition - good chassis, bulkhead, body and mechanicals.
My ins co referred me to a claims management company, a****y assistance, who've turned out to be no assistance at all. I've had two weeks in an eyewateringly expensive hire car, and a visit from an "independent" assessor who seems to inhabit his very own fantasy world. The 3rd party insurer is trying to "total loss" the vehicle as the assessor valued it at a pitiful £4k. I've now been referred back to my ins co as the claims mgmt co seem to think they've discharged their responsibilities.
The assessor reckons:- new rear crossmember, new towbar, new rear door and new panel behind crossmember. He missed the trailer lighting socket. His estimate was £3.5k. I've done some research and reckon he's at least £2k over.
So, can I put it to the audience. What would a crossmember and a rear door cost if it was done at a decent Indy LR place? That would include supply and fit crossmember and supply, paint and fit a rear door, transferring the spare wheel carrier, wiper assembly and door catch. Also replace the trailer socket The tow bar is not damaged.
Your assistance will be very much appreciated.
Paul
I signed up ages ago, but don't think I've posted yet. So, hello to you all.
Anyway, a muppet rammed me from behind (oo-er) in his dodge ram (how ironic). My vehicle's a 1995 Defender 90 300TDI CSW in above average condition - good chassis, bulkhead, body and mechanicals.
My ins co referred me to a claims management company, a****y assistance, who've turned out to be no assistance at all. I've had two weeks in an eyewateringly expensive hire car, and a visit from an "independent" assessor who seems to inhabit his very own fantasy world. The 3rd party insurer is trying to "total loss" the vehicle as the assessor valued it at a pitiful £4k. I've now been referred back to my ins co as the claims mgmt co seem to think they've discharged their responsibilities.
The assessor reckons:- new rear crossmember, new towbar, new rear door and new panel behind crossmember. He missed the trailer lighting socket. His estimate was £3.5k. I've done some research and reckon he's at least £2k over.
So, can I put it to the audience. What would a crossmember and a rear door cost if it was done at a decent Indy LR place? That would include supply and fit crossmember and supply, paint and fit a rear door, transferring the spare wheel carrier, wiper assembly and door catch. Also replace the trailer socket The tow bar is not damaged.
Your assistance will be very much appreciated.
Paul
