13-11-13, 11:09 AM
(13-11-13, 10:35 AM)Frosties link Wrote: Never ever accept the first offer fella. Phone them up with the "I can't replace my bike like for like with that settlement". 9 times out of 10 it's an instant £100 boost - its only a quick call after all.
Good luck.
Yep, go to the trouble of finding similar bikes for sale at the highest prices and say, "this is what I'd have to pay to replace mine with one of similar condition/mileage etc." I used ones from MCN site, and got a valuation from a friendly dealer - "this is what we'd sell one like that for." Got several hundred more than their first offer, and they didn't argue at all - had the cheque for the extra amount within a couple of days. Also, what amount did you insure it for? This figure might be helpful too.