The cost of repairing a damaged car and the value left in it both affect the final cost of a motor claim. Saul Turner, end-of-life vehicle specialist at National Scrap Car, explains why insurers need a clear picture of both a repair costs rise.
A car can be too expensive to repair while still containing valuable, usable parts. Establishing what remains takes more than its registration and a description of the accident.
The repair estimate helps insurers decide whether fixing the car makes financial sense. The salvage valuation indicates what could be recovered if it is written off. If either figure is inaccurate, the final cost of the claim can differ considerabl