Earlier this month my Laguna took a sharp tap in the rear from a Land Rover, pushing the boot lid back slightly together with the rear panel which means I can't lift the cover on the spare tyre.
Was expecting the guy's insurance to get it fixed up for me, instead today I got a letter telling me it's a Cat C write off and that a cheque for £2000 was in the post. Thanks very much, the car is worth £1500 tops according to Parkers.
Now what to do with the car? The insurance has advised me that the salvage value is nil (really?) and that I should get dispose of it as soon as possible 'to minimise any losses' (what do they mean by that?).
The thing is, it drives beautifully (for a Laguna) and would easily get through it's next MOT and from a short distance you would never know it's been damaged. Should I just hold on to it for a year or two and drive it into the ground or get rid of it now to get the most salvage value for it? I am aware that any future sale is near impossible now the car has been blacklisted with the DVLA.
Car is a 98 'S' 1.6 16V RN with 66k on the clock.
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