Hi, I was in a car accident recently, and my car was extensively damaged. Unfortunately my boyfriend was driving at the time so insurance doesn't cover the repairs and my boyfriend will be paying.
The car (a Clio) was worth about €11,500. A crash repairer quoted €6,500 to repair it. This is using new parts, he should be able to do it cheaper if he can source 2nd hand parts.
It seems cheaper to repair it than buy a replacement car, but I don't know am I taking a risk. I obviously don't want it to cost my boyfriend a fortune, but I had a lovely car before this and I don't want to end up with a worthless banger after!
Will my car be worthless after such a major crash?
Would I just be better to buy a new car????
If I go ahead with repairs - should I insist only genuine Renault parts are used?
Does anyone have any advice?
The car (a Clio) was worth about €11,500. A crash repairer quoted €6,500 to repair it. This is using new parts, he should be able to do it cheaper if he can source 2nd hand parts.
It seems cheaper to repair it than buy a replacement car, but I don't know am I taking a risk. I obviously don't want it to cost my boyfriend a fortune, but I had a lovely car before this and I don't want to end up with a worthless banger after!
Will my car be worthless after such a major crash?
Would I just be better to buy a new car????
If I go ahead with repairs - should I insist only genuine Renault parts are used?
Does anyone have any advice?