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Question Details: Recently a driver ran into the back of my car causing damage that cost $3500 to repair. Insurance claimed my car was only worth $2000 and would not repair it. I repaired it and took the other driver and her insurance company to the Disputes Tribunal. The referee stated that I could not claim more than the car was worth. He awarded $1500, which is $2000 less the wreck value of $500. The $3500 repair cost was based on the insurance assessor's quote. I am out of pocket $2000. Based on the principle of restoration to the original condition I think I'm being ripped off. Is there anything I can do?
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Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley
It can be difficult to challenge a Disputes Tribunal decision. You can apply for a rehearing or appeal the decision, but only for a certain reasons. Click here to read about your options: www.communitylaw.org.nz.
Note that you only have 28 days to apply, so you need to move fast.
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