Craigieboy Posted June 21 Author Posted June 21 New set of wheels, well for 10 days it is. Still waiting on insurance with any decision. 1 Quote
Ansoeb Posted June 21 Posted June 21 53 minutes ago, Craigieboy said: New set of wheels, well for 10 days it is. Still waiting on insurance with any decision. Are you heading off to the continent as well. Quote
RickRack Posted June 22 Posted June 22 16 hours ago, Craigieboy said: New set of wheels, well for 10 days it is. Still waiting on insurance with any decision. Wow, who do you insure with to get that as a courtesy car - you defo didn’t tick “equivalent courtesy car on the policy!” - but seriously hope your insurance is solved quickly 🤞🙏 1 Quote
Craigieboy Posted June 23 Author Posted June 23 On 21/06/2025 at 19:19, Ansoeb said: Are you heading off to the continent as well. No just meandering down the East Coast to Suffolk. Doing a Euro trip in September, in the car. 1 Quote
Craigieboy Posted Tuesday at 10:00 Author Posted Tuesday at 10:00 Had the insurance assessor in today to examine the car and he agrees that it requires a new chassis and body panels. He said he would try and price what the repairs would cost and then submit his report to the insurance company, so I'll just need to wait on the next update from them. 3 Quote
Flying Carrot Steve Posted Tuesday at 11:22 Posted Tuesday at 11:22 1 hour ago, Craigieboy said: Had the insurance assessor in today to examine the car and he agrees that it requires a new chassis and body panels. He said he would try and price what the repairs would cost and then submit his report to the insurance company, so I'll just need to wait on the next update from them. I meant to DM you last night, see how you are getting on mate. Are you hoping to rebuild or would you prefer the dosh and find another car? Quote
Golfboy Posted Tuesday at 11:48 Posted Tuesday at 11:48 Sorry to hear about you accident but glad your ok, I think if I were in your position, I would be looking to go straight to Siltech for a brand new chassis. Wait times aside, the quality is top notch 1 Quote
Rhett Turner - Black Country AO Posted Tuesday at 11:56 Posted Tuesday at 11:56 If you have not already I'd be looking around to see what's available that matches the spec of your car so you've an idea of replacement cost when the discussion start. If they undervalue it as they are likely too then it increases the chances of it being a write off, a true valuation may make the repair economic. 1 Quote
Craigieboy Posted Tuesday at 15:32 Author Posted Tuesday at 15:32 4 hours ago, Flying Carrot Steve said: I meant to DM you last night, see how you are getting on mate. Are you hoping to rebuild or would you prefer the dosh and find another car? Need to wait and see what they say, but a repair is out of the question and I'm not too sure about a new chassis with some new panels. The time frame could also be quite long and I wouldn't really want that, so miby the cash would be better. Just need to wait for their update. 1 Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted Tuesday at 16:50 Posted Tuesday at 16:50 4 hours ago, Golfboy said: Sorry to hear about you accident but glad your ok, I think if I were in your position, I would be looking to go straight to Siltech for a brand new chassis. Wait times aside, the quality is top notch I wouldn't; you could loose the cars identity, for a road car you would then need to IVA again, which could all get very complicated. If the factory supplies the chassis, they can ensure destruction of the old one, and issue it on the same VIN number, not something any other company should really be legally doing.. If it doesn't have clear Westfield provenance in the form of invoices, AND looks different to a stock chassis, you may then get hammered on price when ever you eventually want to sell... 4 Quote
Greenstreak-Andy D Posted Tuesday at 22:28 Posted Tuesday at 22:28 12 hours ago, Craigieboy said: Had the insurance assessor in today to examine the car and he agrees that it requires a new chassis and body panels. He said he would try and price what the repairs would cost and then submit his report to the insurance company, so I'll just need to wait on the next update from them. Do you have an agreed valuation on your Westie? Don’t underestimate the value of replacement parts. Assume the insurance assessor is familiar with kit cars as he has stated a replacement chassis is required, rather than repair. It’s all down to what the insurance company proposes for a total loss. Westie value could be affected if insurance company puts a CAT to your Westie. Tough choices, but glad you are ok. Totally agree with Dave Eastwood statement. Andy Quote
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