Woodsmoke
Well-Known Member
Wonder if anyone can offer advice?
My truck (Shogun 3.2) was hit in the side a few weeks ago by a car that rolled into it after the handbrake failed. Only damage was to the front passenger door, and the inner sill was buckled slightly. I bought the vehicle back as a Cat D salvage, with the intention of replacing the door. The truck was finally returned to me last Thursday, but with front end damage that didn't exist when it was picked up for assessment. The battery was also discharged to the point of being unserviceable. The insurance have agreed to pay an additional £500 for e damage to the bumper and a replacement battery.
I got the truck back started yesterday, but only this morning got the chance to test drive it. The autobox now won't shift up above third, and the steering geometry has obviously shifted, rendering the vehicle practically undriveable. It was a peach when it was picked up. Obviously I'm seriously unimpressed, but can anyone offer advice as to how I address this with the insurance company? They've already admitted liability for the extra damage to my vehicle.
My truck (Shogun 3.2) was hit in the side a few weeks ago by a car that rolled into it after the handbrake failed. Only damage was to the front passenger door, and the inner sill was buckled slightly. I bought the vehicle back as a Cat D salvage, with the intention of replacing the door. The truck was finally returned to me last Thursday, but with front end damage that didn't exist when it was picked up for assessment. The battery was also discharged to the point of being unserviceable. The insurance have agreed to pay an additional £500 for e damage to the bumper and a replacement battery.
I got the truck back started yesterday, but only this morning got the chance to test drive it. The autobox now won't shift up above third, and the steering geometry has obviously shifted, rendering the vehicle practically undriveable. It was a peach when it was picked up. Obviously I'm seriously unimpressed, but can anyone offer advice as to how I address this with the insurance company? They've already admitted liability for the extra damage to my vehicle.