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Do you pay excess if not your fault Racv?

Leia Doyle

Do you pay excess if not your fault Racv?

If you’re found to be at fault, you will need to pay the excess. If you’re found not to be at fault and can provide the name and residential address of the driver that was at fault, then you may not need to pay the excess.

Can I choose where my car is repaired after an accident?

You do have the right to take your car to the shop of your choice. However, the insurance company may require that the repairs are fixed for the same amount that their shop bid or that their adjuster bid.

Which insurance covers your car from accidental damage?

An Own Damage car insurance policy​ helps you stay covered against the damages caused to your car due to accidents like fire, theft, etc. In case of an accident, an own damage cover compensates you for expense to repair or replace parts of your car damaged in the accident.

Do I pay excess if not my fault?

When you won’t pay an excess If you’re found not to be your fault, your insurer claims the excess back from the at-fault party’s insurer, along with other costs. Assume you’ll have to pay your excess first to get your claim started.

Is it better to have your car Totalled or repaired?

In some cases, whether your car is repairable or is totaled becomes a substantial problem. Most insurance companies will want to consider the car “totaled” if the repair cost approaches the value of the car. For instance, it would not make sense to pay $8,000 to repair a car that is only worth $6,000.

Why do I have to pay my excess if someone hits me?

That’s because your losses aren’t covered and, when someone claims against you, your insurer covers it. If you’re found not to be your fault, your insurer claims the excess back from the at-fault party’s insurer, along with other costs. Assume you’ll have to pay your excess first to get your claim started.

How do I calculate the diminished value of my car after an accident?

First, go to NADA’s website to get a sales value. If the NADA value for your vehicle is $20,000, calculate the base loss of value by using a 10% cap. Simply multiply $20,000 by 10%. The result is $2,000, which represents the highest amount a car insurer will pay for a diminished value claim under formula 17c.