Repair company denying me old parts....

Very happy you got your bike back and you are happy.
While it would be good to get the bits back, I htink at this point it would be a futile excersize. You have your bike and in a condition that is as new.

However, I would really check every bit they replaced, check the wiring and free cable movement. No lose nuts n bolts etc

I just hope my own claim goes as smoothly, I haven't heard if it is a write off yet or to be repaired...

 

Good to hear the bike looks sound.

 

Ahh well at least you had a gan, you tried. so long as your happy with the repairs its all good

 

This reminds me years ago I had a bumper bash with my vehicle (front end) it was a 320d bmw, I reported it to the insurance, started the tedious process of obtaining quotes for the repair. Fast forward I was contacted by the panel beater to set a date for my vehicle repairs, because I had a hunch that they were chancers I drilled a small 3mm hole on a fold in the bonnet on the side close to the bracket that I knew for certain they would miss if they tried to repair it and be dishonest. Low and behold on the day I had to collect my vehicle the kidney grills upfront immediately showed signs of previous accident damage because the alignment was incorrect. I asked if the bonnet had been replaced as per the agreement and as per the allowance from the insurance and they confirmed that it was indeed replaced with a new one. I did not say anything about the small hole I had drilled and asked again if they were 100% sure that it was replaced and again they said yes it was brand new. Upon asking why the alignment of the grills was so bad they tried convincing me that it was normal and that all bmw's looked liked it. I then asked them to show me the old bonnet to which they replied that the scrap dealer collects parts from them once a week and that the old bonnet was unfortunately alread gone. By now things was heated and several of the workers and even the owner was gathering around my car, an argument ensued between me, the owner and his son and it was then that I revealed the little hole that I had drilled in my defense.They were speechless and caught out. I contacted the insurance and reported them. Vehicle got a new bonnet in the end and grills lined up perfectly. That said not every one is like that and there is good and valid reasons for them keeping old parts much like the reasons provided afore. Just thought I'd share the story. Glad your bike is sorted.

 

You did the best thing there Angus

 

Ive no problem repairing parts so long as its a 100% good job. This clearly was not.

 

Ditto T552