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Old 30 November 2004, 02:37 PM
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Just a quickie.

Is 10 weeks (and counting) normal to wait for a cheque for a write off?

Its just that its been 8 weeks since the decision was made to write it off and still no cheque. Ive had to buy another car and am still paying on the oringinal one. Im also moving house on the 10th Dec.
I think ive been more than patient. Ive spoken to the financial ombudsman who wants me to write to the firm involved (schofield insurance) to complain then get back to them.

Thoughts anyone?

Rob
Old 30 November 2004, 03:39 PM
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im in the same boat m8.
iv only been wiating 4 weeks though.i really hope i dont have to wait that long.
i phoned my insurance company on thursday last week.they said i would have a cheque by today. no sign so i called them again, only to be told they are still examinig the claim. f***in bA****ds.i have arranged to go down south at the weekend to pick up my new scoob.looks like thatll have to wait.as you can imagin im seriusly P"""ed off

good luck m8.
Old 30 November 2004, 05:05 PM
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Zurich took 3 weeks..

But they were dealing with VW finance..not a private person...

Make some noise I suggest....
Old 30 November 2004, 05:08 PM
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iv been on the phone to them almost everyday,they must be getting pi**ed off with me 2.maby thatll make them pay up quicker
Old 30 November 2004, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc1
Just a quickie.

Is 10 weeks (and counting) normal to wait for a cheque for a write off?

Its just that its been 8 weeks since the decision was made to write it off and still no cheque. Ive had to buy another car and am still paying on the oringinal one. Im also moving house on the 10th Dec.
I think ive been more than patient. Ive spoken to the financial ombudsman who wants me to write to the firm involved (schofield insurance) to complain then get back to them.

Thoughts anyone?

Rob
Try contacting Tom at Schofields - he posts on SNet as *Rum*
Old 30 November 2004, 07:07 PM
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I'm still waiting to hear if mine is going to be repaired or not. Luckily it's still drivable and roadworthy as it's been over 6 weeks since the bump and not a word from the insurance yet. Every time I ring, it's the same old "It's still being looked at" excuse.
Old 30 November 2004, 08:11 PM
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it took them about 2 months for my brothers old impreza wrx. and why don't you get a courtesy car and tell the lawer to make the insurance company pay for it even if you don't use it, it will make them pay up quicker.
Old 30 November 2004, 08:14 PM
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Elephant took about 5 months with the missus car ....

Old 30 November 2004, 08:55 PM
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My WRX a few years back, well eeemmmm 6 years ago, took me 10 weeks, and that was with moaning on the telephone at them every other day. Within that 10 weeks though, they made me an offer at 9 weeks, I told them to get stuffed, and they made me another offer on the 10th week. Could be that with me moaning all the time at them, they thought sod it, he can wait!!!
Old 30 November 2004, 10:12 PM
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My Astra estate was written off a few weeks ago ( I was shunted from behind), car taken away the day after, written off that day, hire car delivered to my home, cheque received 9 days later (Liverpool Victoria), perhaps helped by the fact the other driver was also insured with LV!!

Keep pestering them...
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About a fornight after a drunk driver did this to my dad
The roof was cut off as well

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Originally Posted by richiewong
About a fornight after a drunk driver did this to my dad
The roof was cut off as well


Ouch, hope your dad was ok..

Drunk Drivers should be lynched. IMHO.
Old 01 December 2004, 04:00 PM
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latest.

They've now lost my claim form

W*****S!!!!

Rob
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