EZZY

had the EK civic since late 1999 and got written off during easter last year. so bought a new civic vti in april '06 from Paulie (aka. nojooc when he was working at a honda dealership in sydney). the civic is with Affinity at the moment.

auzoom

Come work in IT for 12 years, then you will understand people talking in code.

You live in a dream world if you think all repairs are equal and a speed/quality compromise isnt an incentive to the repairer. They get paid their quoted amount for doing the job they say they will, if they can find a way to do it cheaper they will.

Cant say as I know exactly what happens to a quote once given to an insurer, but if a repairer tries to make a claim higher than their quote they get questioned, so I am guessing it gets filled wil the rest of the paperwork. And yes I am aware of the terminology behind "Choice of repairer". I have my choice and they have theirs. I am also aware that legality has intent and that the intent is to give me a choice which they can only override as they mention in another point if they think that repairer is uncompetitive or their work will be of sub standard quality.

If you read the points I quoted you would see the point "· We will authorise only the use of manufacturers’ original or approved parts or parts that comply with Australian Standards. These will be either new or consistent with the age of the car. If it is necessary to use any other parts, we will only use them with your agreement."

The only person who would take offence to that is the person who missed the tongue in cheek "" that finished that statement off. I also am aware of who you work for from previous conversations.

I'll leave it at that for the moment !

Cheers

Andrew

Cromax

Are you saying that I took offence? Please note for in future, I say exactly what I mean.

RIX 8

Misssssssssssy thats not very nice

RIX 8

1. Fast Turnover - how long the assessor takes to assess the quote, s/be within 48 hours tops.
2. Repair quotes - this is a big grey area.
3. Genuine Parts - this is the biggest grey area. Repairing with genuine parts s/be genuine OEM, nothing else. RACV - refer page 62 to 64 of their PDS states if they can get cheaper parts, you may have to pay the difference. Say what !!!
###k off
Anyway the short answer is do your research.

Cromax

But Rick, you know it's true!

auzoom

Hey Eric, what are the new Civics like? If I was looking for a small car, I have to say that the Civics are looking nicer each model that comes out.

EZZY

the new civic are really nice, excpet for the werid looking rear liight combo. it drives alor better than the EK version (i had the S2 version). the interior is quite nice.

the main reason i went for another civic is because i liked the old one and hondas has above average build quality/realibility amongst the jap brands. the other reason is because i had the "connections" with the honda salesman and it was the newest decent small car on the market.
the worst part was i had to wait for 6 weeks for the delivery because of the blueish silver colour.
didnt bother with the Vti-L and Sports version and i went for the auto version, so everyone one can have a go at it.... .

auzoom

Are they as economical as you hear? or is it like the CX-7 where the economy figures are for when you drive on a 500km long straight road with no traffic !

Revolver

Yes, I recall reading in Wheels COTY writeup on the CX-7 that the figures were getting into the 16's for fuel economy.

What are you getting atm Andrew?

One of the reasons we got the 6 was because it would be much cheaper to run. I keep eyeing the CX-7's in our area wistfully and wondering if we made the right decision (i.e. heart starting to overrule head) but if fuel economy really is that savage maybe we did the right thing for what we use a family car for.

What're your views now that you've owned it for a while?

Sorry for the OT diversion here kids.

auzoom

No probs with OT its my thread and we can go OT if we like

CX-7 has now done 4900kms and for the first 4000k's it was doing 16.7ltr/100km. Now approaching 5000k's its showing 16.1 (The CX-7 has an onboard display that shows current l/100k and average). So I am hoping that its just a PCM type issue where it runs richer in the first X kms. But then again, you have an Engine that is pushing an MPS3 and 6 at reasonable economy rates and then they bunged a 500 KG heavier body on it so maybe not

Cheers

Andrew

EZZY

they are quite economical in most cases..... having the air cond on with 4 ppl in the car is a different story

Revolver

I suppose you've got to pay for the performance but that still seems a bit much to me. Let me know if you ever get it down into the 14's.

RIX 8

Thank you MissyK you are such a sweetie

JAT1

ok so i think you two need to get a room?

Insurance...what a pain in the ****. Your best bet these days is to employ a broker so you get the best insurance at the best price, you will be suprised at what you can get.

Cromax, someone has to keep the world honest, so you get the job

EZZY

there are always bad apples in the basket.... i have dealt with some rude/crap/dodgy insurance ppl.... most of them are quite good/helpful.... just like car salesmen, real estate agents etc.

Cromax

Why does someone have to keep the world honest?