CONSUMER WATCH | Written-off Mini reappears on ‘approved’ dealer floor

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Lucian Rajah described a side impact collision in his 2013 Mini John Cooper Works GP (R56) as a near-death experience

After the misfortune he never saw the vehicle again since it had been taken in by his insurer.

Schultz responded: “The damage in the photos seems localised and limited to a door, limited parts of the fender, side strip and one airbag. This will not normally result in a write-off or indicate any structural damage as you seem to imply or may be insinuated in your public comments. Please send proof of write-off, which your insurance will provide.” He provided an agreement of loss letter from service provider Hybrid Risk Management declaring the vehicle as a write-off.

Roux said the vehicle was not declared permanently unfit for use as a motor vehicle, referencing regulation 55 of the National Road Traffic Act.He believes the dealership was “caught” by a vehicle that made its way back into the system, adding the dealership had acted in good faith. “As BMW Fourways prides ourselves as ethical and custodians of the BMW Brand, the vehicle was removed from advertising sites and disposed of via wholesale channels,” Roux confirmed.

An update to the comments section means prospective buyers digging into the history of the vehicle would be aware it had been previously damaged and repaired.

 

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It would have been written off due to the airbags. The damage is fairly cosmetic and superficial, an expensive repair. Cars get written off for financial loss.

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