What would make a bike beyond economical repair?
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What would make a bike beyond economical repair?
Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but could do with a quick answer on this, long story short, I was hit by a car while riding my motorbike, I have had a quote for the repair work it is coming in at around £3600 Plus the cost of the hire bike I'm using now. I purchased the bike a few months ago for £3500, will this be an automatic write off?
Tbh I'd prefer if it was as I'd rather not have or try to sell a repaired bike.
Any thoughts?
Tbh I'd prefer if it was as I'd rather not have or try to sell a repaired bike.
Any thoughts?
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It woulld make sense as the repair costs are more than the bikes worth. I'm not sure what percentage the Insurance companies work on, thought it was 60% or there abouts. I'm sure some one on here will know the exact figure
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I would maybe like to buy the bike back from them if this is the case and repair it in my own time, bit of a project. Is this simple enough and do you know if they are obliged to sell it back to me?
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not obliged to sell it to you. Sometimes if you ask they will as it's less hassle but a lot of insurance companies have companies lined to buy the salvage.
If you buy it back it will be a Cat c and show up on hpi checks
If you buy it back it will be a Cat c and show up on hpi checks
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