Knocked Off
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OP
OP
Scruffmonster
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No, I didnt see his cert but he was reasonably forthcoming. He named his insurer, plus I've got a photo of his license, and his registration. Would he have stopped if he was uninsured?... Maybe so, I'm probably being naive.
I dont understand the RJW link though... That will cost money, right?
ta
I do hope you're right about the insurance, but the fact that he hasn't accepted your entirely reasonable (nay, generous) offer is a bit worrying, As Gambatte says - it will cost him way more than a hundred quid if you go through his insurers
ring them up and ask....
I do hope you're right about the insurance, but the fact that he hasn't accepted your entirely reasonable (nay, generous) offer is a bit worrying, As Gambatte says - it will cost him way more than a hundred quid if you go through his insurers
CopperBrompton
Bicycle: a means of transport between cake-stops
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If he was uninsured, I'd have expected him to jump at the chance to settle the matter immediately in cash.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
Have you contacted him again this afternoon ?
If not accepting it, then you can actually deal directly with his insurance yourself. If you aren't covered by CTC or BC legal cover, RLW and even Leigh Day may not take the case on without injury. They would if you were a member of the above two as they are appointed by BC and CTC.
Oh and don't settle for mis matched wheels, if you can't get an exact replacement get two new wheels, I would not accept odd wheels.
If not accepting it, then you can actually deal directly with his insurance yourself. If you aren't covered by CTC or BC legal cover, RLW and even Leigh Day may not take the case on without injury. They would if you were a member of the above two as they are appointed by BC and CTC.
Oh and don't settle for mis matched wheels, if you can't get an exact replacement get two new wheels, I would not accept odd wheels.
Cal44
Well-Known Member
Is that right? So even if it doesn't actually cost the insurer, other than admin costs, as he would pay through excess that the premium would still go up? I mean say for example a new wheel is £200 and the excess is £150 plus the voluntary would cover the £200 if you see what I mean.....
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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Cal44
Well-Known Member
I'm guessing this is due to causing an accident so increased risk etc.
Anyway sorry to hijack thread there but was just curious.
Hope the OP gets this sorted sooner rather than later! All the above advice seems pretty sound and you did give him a good and reasonable chance. Did you ever get a reply from your text to car driver?
Anyway sorry to hijack thread there but was just curious.
Hope the OP gets this sorted sooner rather than later! All the above advice seems pretty sound and you did give him a good and reasonable chance. Did you ever get a reply from your text to car driver?
zeb
Active Member
If he refuses to give his insurance details, I would go to the Police and do a formal complaint for hit and run. I did it as a car driver (I was hit in the back and the other driver would not acknowledge the damage). This was enough to scare him off and make him use his insurance.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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ushills
Veteran
Sorry for being a dick, but that was some of the sentiment expressed when I hit a hidden pothole.Have you not read the thread ?
However in all honesty I would recommend a call to RJW, they seem to know their stuff.
PS My teeth have cost a lot more than a wheel!!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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I left the
in there so not to take it too seriously. How are you healing up after the pot hole crash ?