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leanne2110
Feb 5, 2011, 08:00 AM
My vechile was in the dealership being repaired whilst still under warranty 2 months later my insurance company inform me I have not informed them of an accident I had been involved in which I hadn't whilst in the garage it had been involved in an accident damaged and repaired without my knowledge what can I do the dealership has apoligised which I am not happy with obviously

ScottGem
Feb 5, 2011, 08:02 AM
Have the dealership send a letter to the insurance company informing them that they never informed you of the incident.

In the future use a different dealer.

excon
Feb 5, 2011, 08:10 AM
Hello l:

In addition to Scott's excellent advice, I think the dealership damaged you, and I think you should sue them...

I believe your car is worth LESS because they damaged it and repaired it. Take it to another dealership and ask them to evaluate your car for you, as opposed to what an UNDAMAGED and UNREPAIRED car would be worth. If there IS a difference, sue them for it.

excon

AK lawyer
Feb 5, 2011, 08:46 AM
... If there IS a difference, sue them for it.
...
First ask them to pay you; if they refuse, then sue.


my vechile was in the dealership being repaired whilst still under warranty 2 months later my insurance company inform me i have not informed them of an accident i had been involved in which i hadnt whilst in the garage it had been involved in an accident damaged and repaired without my knowledge what can i do the dealership has apoligised which i am not happy with obviously

Why does the insurance company care? Have they been asked to pay a claim (reimburse the dealership for the repairs)?

Or is the insurance company seeking to raise your premiums because of the accident? If they do, you should seek compensation from the dealership for that too.