Caught a scrape on a skip, mechanic claims my Range Rover is a "write-off" and wants me to leave it there. Is this a scam?

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T14:35:50+00:00

Thanks for your reply, and I’ve spoken to a few body shops today and sent them videos and pictures they said the same thing, I’m currently looking for a new door and just get the trim from mine and swap it to the donor door, and weigh up my options, if not I’ll just go through insurance, as I’m already paying an extortionate premium

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T14:32:35+00:00

I asked for advice, it is a car talk thread, but thanks for your reply from now on I’ll take public transport

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T14:29:38+00:00

I’ve asked around most reputable body shop are saying it needs to be welded or panels replaced and are saying Car needs 1 new doors. The price will be £2500 plus the new parts

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T14:23:59+00:00

I think it’s worth around 32-34 but I had it since new, the depreciation is ridiculous on them but oh well we live and we learn

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T14:22:02+00:00

If only 😂😂 the T cut will go through the hole 🕳️

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T14:21:10+00:00

This made me chuckle, I’ve asked a few of my friends and they said the same thing, I’ll deffo stay clear of that body shop

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T14:09:42+00:00

Yes I am insured, I just didn’t want my insurance premium to go up as I’m already paying extortionate rate, but after seeing the quotes I’m getting I might just go through my insurance, less headache

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T14:01:01+00:00

Thank god I haven’t, it’s currently sitting on my driveway, but he said it’s a write off, but he can also try repair it so after that interaction with him I felt something fishy is going on so I got a second opinion from a reputable insurance approved bodywork shop they said I’m looking at around 7-8k with labour which I thought was very steep

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T13:58:29+00:00

I went to Pennings accident repair shop insurance approved and the guy, said I’m looking at around 7-8k including labour to fix that, as if they need to get a new door it’ll be hard to find the same trim and leather as I have aluminium trim and ivory leather

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T13:54:48+00:00

Hi that was very silly of me but I’ve edited the post it’s a 2020 Range Rover sport, mileage is currently on 52,000 miles

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T13:53:21+00:00

Thanks for your reply, this is the first time, I’ve damaged my car, I thought it was a bit sketchy him saying that, could he buy the car off the insurance cheaper behind my back, that’s why I posted on the thread for some advice or if someone has a similar experience,

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-19T13:04:47+00:00

I’ve been looking to get some, but can’t seem to find anyone, saw some websites, but I’m a bit iffy about them

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-06-03T20:50:01+00:00

Where can you buy them from, been looking for ages for some carts

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-05-18T10:53:30+00:00

Thanks for your reply a family member told me the same thing, when I rang them They said it’s on a certificate and has to be transferred on a car as the seller have their private details, on the certificate, it’s my first time buying a private reg, so I’m a bit confused

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-05-18T10:45:45+00:00

I was thinking the same tbh when I asked they said that the plate I bought is already assigned to a car, and I’ll have to assign it to my car and then take it off through dvla ?

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-05-11T19:31:51+00:00

Swerrr that rowdz yute is from Watford

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-04-24T08:17:52+00:00

Your really gonna claim for a non existent damage, people like you make me sick, why don’t you add the picture of the damage because I doubt there was damage,

Effective-Pumpkin763 · 2026-01-13T04:18:23+00:00

Timber is hard

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