Stop car insurance companies from writing off a repairable car

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Insurance companies write off cars because the cost of repairs is more than the value.
Policyholders should be given the choice to:
1. decided if they would like a fair payout
2. decide to keep their car and have it repaired no matter the cost if it's a no-fault claim.

The rules for dealing with written off cars are clear. Industry body the Association Of British Insurers says car insurance companies must offer a proper payout for the value of your car.

This means you must be offered a sum that will allow you to purchase a similar car in similar condition in your local area.
This is not happening and car insurance companies are paying out less than what your car is worth which leaves the no-fault driver having to fit the bill for other expenses which is a stressful process.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

This petition seems to be calling on insurance companies, not the UK Government or Parliament, to take action.

If you'd like the UK Government or Parliament to act, you could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like them to do.

Timeline

17 Apr 2018	Petition opened for signatures
24 Apr 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Apr 2018

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