I had a call from the local police this evening saying that they have found my W203!!
Stolen in January, and found today in West Sussex with false plates.
A policewoman noticed two strange cars parked in someone's drive on her road and thought them to be a bit suspect and out of character with the residents. Plate checks did not tie up with the chassis numbers.
My car was on a 53 plate and the other car was a Mondeo Ghia X on an 06 plate.
As I was paid out by the insurance, the car belongs to them, but I am interested in what they will do.
Has anyone had any experiences such as this where a vehicle has been recovered after insurance payout. Do you get the opportunity to buy it back? Is it worth it? (they told me it is in good condition). I realise that the market value would be less as a stolen/recovered vehicle, ans selling-on later could be a problem.
[heading overseas later tonight for a week with minimal internet access, but comments appreciated]
Stolen in January, and found today in West Sussex with false plates.
A policewoman noticed two strange cars parked in someone's drive on her road and thought them to be a bit suspect and out of character with the residents. Plate checks did not tie up with the chassis numbers.
My car was on a 53 plate and the other car was a Mondeo Ghia X on an 06 plate.
As I was paid out by the insurance, the car belongs to them, but I am interested in what they will do.
Has anyone had any experiences such as this where a vehicle has been recovered after insurance payout. Do you get the opportunity to buy it back? Is it worth it? (they told me it is in good condition). I realise that the market value would be less as a stolen/recovered vehicle, ans selling-on later could be a problem.
[heading overseas later tonight for a week with minimal internet access, but comments appreciated]
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