Hi.
Looking at getting an independent assessment on damage to my car - does anyone know any conservative assessors?
Insurer: Big Name Insurance Co. (starts with N)
Crash Repairer: Non-partner
Assessor: Sub contractor for "Big Name Insurance Co." OR possibly works for Big Name Insurance Co.
What happened: Not at fault accident where third party failed to give way. Crashed doing between 40-60km/ph head on into there side. Air bags did not deploy.
Tow Truck Driver 1: "Car front has shifted….that's a write off"
Tow Truck Driver 2: opened the bonnet on-site - "chassis has a kink in it….not sure if it's repairable or write-off"
I managed to get the parts cost from the crash repair guy (he was quoting 15K for parts alone). He also stated the front end had "shifted"
A quick set of mathematics, I have the insurer expenses anywhere from 25-30k. Market value (red book) of car is 23K at the high end.
Assessor wants to do some tests before giving me a final answer. So in short, does anyone know any conservative assessors whom I may need if they decide they want to repair it.
Take it to your preferred repairer and get them to check it out