help please insurance man coming tomorrow

stevekingchef · Crazy Courier Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Karma :

Hi my bike broke down with zenon light failure burning out so left bike in layby.then to add to it some thieving scum tried nicking it.the man from insurance is coming tomorrow any hint and tips on how to deal with whole situation its too much.I'm bikeless and need to be able to get to work its already been two week. am running out of ways to get to work.

excuse spelling etc etc trying to type on my new htc hero

Mord · Nearly there... Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Karma :

ok.. you've got htc hero, cool, now we all know Thumbs Up

.. it's not very good, is it?

Except the problem with your phone I don't really know what is on your mind.. even though I read your post twice.

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Be polite and offer him a cup of tea. The insurance assessors I've dealt with have been pretty reasonable people, nothing to worry about.

Mord · Nearly there... Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Karma :

Remove all undeclared mods Wink

stevekingchef · Crazy Courier Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Karma :

Cheers guys will do.

I'm stressing due to the fact I have no means of transport etc etc

As for the phone I just can't type on it that's all not trying to show off just excusing my typing

Cheers I hope he id nice to me hidden pipe etc etc

ClaireBear · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Jun 2009 Karma :

Be as honest as you can with him- you dont want to hide something which may then invalidate your insurance if you need it one day Smile

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Rohypnol & gaffa tape?

baldy · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Karma :

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

The guy will be no fool, do not try to feed him BS.
The truth is your friend.
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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

In many years of insurance claims I've never spoken to an assessor. In fact, in the majority of cases, I've not even seen them. Just let him get on with it.

He will make his own mind up on the value of the bike and the cost of the damage without the slightest interest in your opinion. Save the 'discussion' for later with the insurance company.

Mystery · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Karma :

how did it go with the man then?
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stevekingchef · Crazy Courier Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Karma :

Hi he came today but I was at work.he was rude as hell to my mrs.complaining he couldn't do anything as he couldn't start it!I guess this happens when there no ignition barrel!it was left thatvi get a quote from triumph! I rang then up and it shoul# come in at over a grand without the broken nose fairing which I forgot to add!
I guess this means they gonna fix it or write it off?any ideas on how long this may take?

Wish me luck and cheers for advice guys

Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

If he was rude, make a written complaint to your insurance company copying it to the insurance ombudsman. Get them on the defensive.
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Mystery · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Karma :

depends on how much its worth and what year it is etc if its only worth about 1.5k then will write it off probs but good luck with what ever happens
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