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Old 24-03-2010, 05:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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When test drives go VERY VERY WRONG!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/...st/8584878.stm

£300,000 repair bill!
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Old 24-03-2010, 05:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Shocking.
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Old 24-03-2010, 06:13 PM   #3 (permalink)
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ouch !!!!!!!!!! wouldnt like to see his renewal quote
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Old 24-03-2010, 09:45 PM   #4 (permalink)
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"Any claims or accidents in the last five years?"

"Ermm...... Well."
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Old 25-03-2010, 03:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
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better make sure any new insurance taken out is backed by Aviva - they need to recoup the money from somewhere!
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Old 30-03-2010, 05:52 PM   #6 (permalink)
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It will also look good on the CV!
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