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Mar 30th, 2021, 19:56 | #1 |
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Advice on Accident damaged S60
Hi just wondered i have a volvo s60 front damage that popped the air bags and drivers side headlight along with the fender, bumper and slight bonnet damage. have been offered it... is it worth repairing or better to salvage it.. it has 100k starts fine just the electrical circuit for airbags has shown on the dash.
seems ok drives ok though not legally on road i have just tested it on my drive. i have looked after it well till the sad accident. |
Mar 30th, 2021, 20:15 | #2 | |
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From your post, I'm uncertain as to whether it's your car that has been written off but that has also been offered to you by your insurance company, or whether someone else is offering you this car. What's the story behind this car? Also, do you have any assessment of the cost of repairs? |
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Mar 30th, 2021, 22:10 | #3 |
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it was written off and offered by insurer ... i have not had any assessment done and cost ...
its 2011 s60 Volvo Model S60 Year 2011 Engine 2.4 Fuel Diesel Condition was excellent well maintained dealer service through and through never missed a bit or cut corners on service.. |
Mar 30th, 2021, 22:24 | #4 |
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No I don’t think it’s worth it unfortunatly. If you want to do it properly you will need to go over it with a fine tooth comb.
The other thing you need to consider very very carefully is that air bags don’t generally deploy unless there are high forces so you may find damage you can’t see! |
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I'm sure that you would want to be safe - and reassured that the car was in perfect, roadworthy and legal condition.
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I would be most concerned! |
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Mar 31st, 2021, 11:16 | #7 |
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It all depends what category write off it is. Some have to be scrapped and others can be repaired. Whatever it is you will have problems re-insuring it as many will not touch writeoffs - resale value will be zero. I wouldn't touch it in all honesty.
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Apr 7th, 2021, 08:15 | #8 |
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Thank you guys this has been helpful greatly appreciated will hunt for another one....
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