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Peter Andrews wrote:
And, as I understand it, if it was entirely the other persons fault you
are entitled to have your car repaired even if the cost of the repair
exceeds it's value.

No. This would be patently ridiculous.

Which can be a useful bargaining position when negotiating the
write off value.

You certainly shouldn't accept the first offer, as this will be based on
the lowest trade price. And if an older car, the condition makes a big
difference, so one much better than average will be worth more. Some
evidence - like adverts from Auto Trader etc - might help and show you
mean business on rejecting their first offer.

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