On Mon, 30 May 2005 18:39:20 +0000 (UTC), Arthur Bullard
wrote:

So, I now have a few questions. I am insured with Lancaster/Groupama
under the MGOC scheme. How likely are they to be amenable to repairs
(if possible) being undertaken at a repairer of my choice, rather than
one of their 'approved repairers'?

Phone them and tell them that you would prefer the repairs to be done
at your chosen specialist, given that the car is a classic, etc and
would not really be suited to repair at a modern bodyshop. Get a
quote for repair from them too, and send it to your insurer. I did
this after a recent accident in my 1966 Beetle, and they did not even
argue against me about that after they had inspected the car.

--
Howard Rose
1966 VW Beetle 1300 Deluxe
1962 Austin Mini Deluxe
1964 Austin Mini Super Deluxe
http://www.howard81.co.uk/ (cars on website)