Need a suggestion: To repair or dispose

akshaymahajan · 17th February 2010, 12:46

Well at least the headache is over. BTW whats the diffeence between this and total damage? As in if a car is a total loss you still get the IDV na?

addyhemmige · 17th February 2010, 12:57

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Originally Posted by akshaymahajan

Well at least the headache is over. BTW whats the diffeence between this and total damage? As in if a car is a total loss you still get the IDV na?

Yep. Total loss is where the insurance company claims the car and auctions it. they will pay you the IDV. Cash loss is a scenario where you yourself sell the car and claim insurance for the loss incurred by selling your car.

Somehow, the headache will still be there till we receive the complete amount from the insurance company

KSM-Vtec · 17th February 2010, 13:01

@ djj - have you managed to sell the car??

djjebs · 17th February 2010, 20:45

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Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

@ djj - have you managed to sell the car??

I had been completely busy for the last couple of days. Didn't get a chance to sell it off. I should hopefully sell it this weekend. The best quote I have received is for 40k. Is it an OK price?

KSM-Vtec · 18th February 2010, 12:03

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Originally Posted by djjebs

I had been completely busy for the last couple of days. Didn't get a chance to sell it off. I should hopefully sell it this weekend. The best quote I have received is for 40k. Is it an OK price?

Hey dint you have an offer for 50k??

Well i have no idea on the scrap prices but i guess this is decision that you will have to take.

djjebs · 18th February 2010, 19:16

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Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

Hey dint you have an offer for 50k??

Well i have no idea on the scrap prices but i guess this is decision that you will have to take.

The offer was brought down to 40k

KSM-Vtec · 18th February 2010, 21:33

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Originally Posted by djjebs

The offer was brought down to 40k

oh hard luck, but are you going with it now?

djjebs · 18th February 2010, 22:23

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Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

oh hard luck, but are you going with it now?

Do I have a choice???

anku94 · 19th February 2010, 02:24

Poor luck, djjebs.

So are you going for a new ride after that ?

KSM-Vtec · 19th February 2010, 13:54

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Originally Posted by djjebs

Do I have a choice???

True, so just go ahead and finish it once and for all. Only then will you be able to think of your next car

djjebs · 19th February 2010, 20:00

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Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

True, so just go ahead and finish it once and for all. Only then will you be able to think of your next car

Very true. I have to start planning for my next car now. but it will take some time. Need to save up. No more parties till then...

samsag12 · 19th February 2010, 21:12

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Originally Posted by djjebs

Very true. I have to start planning for my next car now. but it will take some time. Need to save up. No more parties till then...

Or may be a big party to throw after the new acquisition

KSM-Vtec · 20th February 2010, 22:48

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Originally Posted by djjebs

No more parties till then...

thats cool, i would do anything for a new car

djjebs · 25th March 2010, 22:56

Back again with a query. Please help

The guy is picking up the car this Sunday (finally). I had been really busy with other things.

I wanted to know what documents to sign before giving the car. I guess it is called a Form 29, correct me if I’m wrong. Any other particular documents/precautions I need to take?

If required I will also provide my Chassis number so that none of the BHPians/friends/family members end up with my car (quite possible, me thinks)

SafariMan · 18th May 2017, 15:11

Hello People,

I have recently purchased a used 2006 Indigo TDI in Mumbai. It had very low mileage of 30k and was brought from a friend for under 50k. The car sat in his open garage for many years idle but he replaced the battery, 2 new tires. It still had a lot of underneath rusting. I started this car in Mumbai drove it to Goa crashed it at Rajapur ghat section turn due to wheels locking and skidding. The suspension, wheel hub, steering etc were damaged; however i could get it back. Later, I took it to Kolkata via Shirdi and Aurangabad and used it for long drives within WB in the same condition replacing the power steering pump, engine oil, etc. Last month due to a job transfer I drove it to BLR and have left it at a Dharmapuri acquaintance for repair/restore. I have been initially given a cost estimate of 17k including labor for the entire suspension, steering end replacement. Is this right? Brought a new wiring harness for the Indigo at 2k. My question being is it worth spending close to 50-70k on this car for restoration. I generally drive a lot on cities and highways throughout India.

Apologies in case of any grammatical errors and thank you in advance for your kind help.

Best
Dinesh

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anku94 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 249 Thanked: 351 Times	Poor luck, djjebs. So are you going for a new ride after that ?
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25th March 2010, 22:56	#59
djjebs BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 79 Thanked: 12 Times	Back again with a query. Please help The guy is picking up the car this Sunday (finally). I had been really busy with other things. I wanted to know what documents to sign before giving the car. I guess it is called a Form 29, correct me if I’m wrong. Any other particular documents/precautions I need to take? If required I will also provide my Chassis number so that none of the BHPians/friends/family members end up with my car (quite possible, me thinks)
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SafariMan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: BLR/BOM/CCU/MAA Posts: 55 Thanked: 108 Times	Tata Indigo TDI LX 2006 repairing and restoration - Is it worth the pains? Hello People, I have recently purchased a used 2006 Indigo TDI in Mumbai. It had very low mileage of 30k and was brought from a friend for under 50k. The car sat in his open garage for many years idle but he replaced the battery, 2 new tires. It still had a lot of underneath rusting. I started this car in Mumbai drove it to Goa crashed it at Rajapur ghat section turn due to wheels locking and skidding. The suspension, wheel hub, steering etc were damaged; however i could get it back. Later, I took it to Kolkata via Shirdi and Aurangabad and used it for long drives within WB in the same condition replacing the power steering pump, engine oil, etc. Last month due to a job transfer I drove it to BLR and have left it at a Dharmapuri acquaintance for repair/restore. I have been initially given a cost estimate of 17k including labor for the entire suspension, steering end replacement. Is this right? Brought a new wiring harness for the Indigo at 2k. My question being is it worth spending close to 50-70k on this car for restoration. I generally drive a lot on cities and highways throughout India. Apologies in case of any grammatical errors and thank you in advance for your kind help. Best Dinesh
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