i'm not going to lie! i wouldnt do that, i'll do as you did and include receipts etc and see what happens.

the insurers said that they would write me a letter with an offer, and thats before i've had any input at all - all they know is the value when i bought it. is this normal?

i assume when they make an offer i can reply with all the info and see what happens

will

Yes, and the rule of thumb is never accept the first offer

Thats a horrible crash. I'm glad you walked away! Diesel is dangerous

Now.. I have what might be a slightly tasteless request..

Could we use the photo of your car upside down to indicate the correct jacking points? Its the only decent shot I've seen of the undertray. It could help save other coupes from the Kwik Fit menace! I'll host it if you're happy with it.
Morat

Wow, really feel for you Will_B, iv been there myself with my prev LE....glad to hear your OK though, as others have said, it did its job.

Not much consolation though I guess, as it looked like a great example...

Holy thread resurrection batman!

Bugger, just noticed that myself ! I must pay more attention to dates in future...sorry if I have bought back bad memories!!

Just saw this and have to echo the comments above, damn you were lucky!

Diesel is a killer, any motorbike rider will tell you that the closest roundabout or sharp bend to a petrol station can often be treacherous, (Over filled tanks and a tendency to spill onto road).

Pleased your OK and I hope you get the insurance sorted.

After 5 years I'd have hoped he'd made a full recovery!

Hey Rich, have you heard about the Titanic? terrible news…..

Yes terrible film...who makes these things up ??

I couldn't believe the unpredictable twist near the end...