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I am the same. My son works in an accident repair shop and he don't want to do the same thing in his down time.

Hello Danny, Thanks for joining the forum and posting your plea. Simple things first:- Worth getting a sophisticated battery check. Kind regards, Gareth.

As soon as its done I shall post an update. Thank you

Thats the right attitude as if you badger the man at home its likely to get the wrong response.

If you bought the stereo from Halfords I suggest getting them to fit it, even if it costs a bit more. Let them have the problem of finding the right wires and connectors and fittings and screws and brackets.

I usually stick with Mitchelin, Hard wearing, low noise. I never drive hard or in the wet, unless I am caught out.

He just advised to get it checked when I take it into my usual mechanic. I don't like to bother the man too much when he's at home

its a very clean car underneath too!

Hello Danny, Thanks. This is like pulling sore teeth! Were you driving the car when it was damaged? If not - let’s be honest it isn’t really your concern. ‘ I don’t think they have time in their busy lives to get it repaired…’ Since it’s their car and their? insurance, are they overly concerned what the payout really is?? Are they too busy to set up a file of evidence to support their dissatisfaction? Apologies if I’ve got this all wrong Danny, if it is your car-owner neighbours who are discontent then my advice stands - get them to organise all their supporting evidence to prove the car is worth more. Salvage buy - back? Although mentioned, I believe many insurers are no longer allowing this to happen, and simply put the vehicles through salvage auctions. So if there is a sentimental attachment to it then you might have to chase it through auction. Your offer to sell it to reasonable bids on here may not be possible, but you could get your neighbours to check with their insurers. Kind regards, Gareth.