Minor damage - repair or leave it?
Yesterday I discovered some minor damage to the rear door of my Mazda 3 (purchased three months ago). I don't know how or when it happened. It's quite a shallow dent but it looks like the paint has cracked.
I wouldn't normally be too worried (just very annoyed!) but it's the first time I've had a brand new car. Also, it was purchased using a PCP deal so has to be handed back in three years time in decent condition. Can I claim on my insurance or should I leave it?
I wouldn't normally be too worried (just very annoyed!) but it's the first time I've had a brand new car. Also, it was purchased using a PCP deal so has to be handed back in three years time in decent condition. Can I claim on my insurance or should I leave it?
Asked on 18 February 2016 by Ron1973
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, get it don ASAP and investigate getting it done by a minor damage repairer: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/
If you claim on your insurance it will bump up the premium and the cost might be less than your excess so you have to pay anyway. I can't tell you if you'll have a problem when you return the car at the end of the PCP.
If you claim on your insurance it will bump up the premium and the cost might be less than your excess so you have to pay anyway. I can't tell you if you'll have a problem when you return the car at the end of the PCP.
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paint and bodywork
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