Repo Stopper

Hopefully to close this off. I don't know the copper - he's the one who prosecuted my son and his mate.

Anyway, have a good Christmas.

Daf:Sorry Rep Stopper, you don't have a clue about the law

You're quite right suppose it might help if I knew a copper like you do, with time on his/her hands to explain it to me.

Daf: Hope your daughter turns out as perfect as you appear to be.

me too ;o)

Ex Banker. Thanks for a sensible response. I know my numpty son and friend are idiots. However, 16 months ago I was at fault in an accident with a non insured scooter rider. I admitted liability and my insurance company paid up straight away. Kwikfit have repeatedly said that if our witnesses support my son's claim, that they will pay out; yet they are naturally reluctant to follow this up. I guess we need to pay for a solicitor. Can't afford to scrap the car, and we won't attack his friend.

Parenthood is a pain!!

Cheers

I love threads like this.

Daf, KwikFit have no contractual relationship with your son, or the numpty he allowed to drive his car without insurance. Kwikfit have a contractual relationship with the other driver.

Your son may have a claim in law against the other driver. He needs a lawyer who understands motoring law to pursue that claim. My guess is that without a conviction against the other driver or prima facie evidence (rear end shunt for instance) most lawyers are going to be pessimistic about going to court with this one. It's only balance of probabilities, but your son starts from behind the eight ball in terms of persuading the court that he's telling the truth. Will a lawyer do this on a conditional fee basis? I wouldn;t bet on it, but happy hunting.

Your son may also have a claim in law against his friend, the non insured numpty, but probably only if he didn't know that the numpty had no insurance.

Good luck.

Sorry Rep Stopper, you don't have a clue about the law. My son / his driver being uninsured is irrelevant if the third party was at fault. Kwik Fit have already admitted that. Hope your daughter turns out as perfect as you appear to be.

Is this for real? Your son's friend was uninsured so he was at fault. If you think kwikfit will deal directly with you and pay out then you must've been drinking! ..and a police contact who will support your sons claim..nice to know the council tax is being well spent. Fancy kwikfit using "delaying tactics" before they pay you out..I'll not shop there anymore!

Sorry to wee on your fire but what shall I tell my 'recently qualified' daughter?..keep your £1200 in your pocket just drive careful and hope if anyone runs into you they're insured by kwikfit?

GGrrrrrrrrrrrrrhhhh ;o(

My son broke his leg April 08, had an urgent business meeting two days later 30 miles away and his friend drove him to it. Accident occurred, and naturally it turned out my son's friend was uninsured. Both have been severely (and correctly) punished by courts. However, my son's friend was not at fault. Contacted third party's insurers (Kwikfit) was told that if third party accepted liabilty, that they would cover my son's car. Third party declined liability. We have an independant witness, and a police contact, who will support my son's claim. Kwikfit have yet to contact them. Car now stood for 8 months. What to do?