Scottish Elises

I got my Lotus back from Willowbrae last September. They had it for around 7 or 8 months. Every deadline missed. Every promise of a phonecall conveniently forgotten about. They also 'forgot' my email address, my phonenumber.... The finish on the repair is also very poor. Very poor communication. No ...

Whatever lead time Willowbrae give you - be prepared to add 6 months.

Sparky, I had to deal with this Insurance company last October. I still don't have my Lotus back :( I was rear-ended and it was claimed under a non-fault basis. Couple of things to note: 1. They usually try to claim off of your insurance as 'it's normal practice arrangement between insurance compani...

Thanks for the replies, I'll update tomorrow once I've spoken to the Insurance people again.

The other party has accepted full responsibility. The cash settlement offer is in lieu of the whole claim. Think they want to avoid the issue of paint matching so don't want to offer the usual warranty. The car is currently with JM Accudent Repair in Bonnyrigg, which is where Murray Motirs (lotus) a...

I suspect the other guy is also insured by Admiral - but they haven't confirmed that. Sure - If they respray the front of the car as well - they cannot improve my car or give me an 'improved car' - they only fix the damage. However if they respray the rear of the car it will look out of place and th...

Im talking to Admiral. The problem surfaced when I asked about paint matching. Then they suddenly don't want to give a warranty and are talking about a cash settlement. My T&C mention they can offer a cash settlement, but I'm not claiming against my policy.

Just wondered if any of you guys have had any experience dealing with Insurance companies.... I was rear-ended by a taxi a couple of weeks back - slow speed collision - but enough to split the rear clam on my Elise S1. :cry: Taxi admited full liability . So- put the car into the 'approved Admiral bo...

That's me - I'm also sporting a blue hardtop at the min. - my roof is away getting repaired...

Bought the S1 in November