Think my Jazz will be written off

[SpookyGal]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. My brother died suddenly not so long ago during a bad spell of mishaps, so I truly sympathise. . It’s a bit trite to say it but metal can be replaced, people can’t. I hope you obtain a fair settlement and find another car that gives you good service. Sometimes when one thing goes wrong after another, the wheel of fortune turns and provides a spell of good fortune. I hope that proves to be your experience.

It's true, it's just a car. It's replaceable, my brother isn't and I am not really processing everything very well.

Anyhow, I thank everyone for their advice, and I have taken heed. I now need to start investigating whether I should go Mk2 or Mk3 Jazz. My brother would want me to get a decent vehicle
and be safe.

[RichardA]

My 2007 Jazz was written off with less damage.

That's crazy 

The insurance company offered £1725 (2007/07 plate Sport manual, 141,000 miles in July 2024). I did ask about only replacing the rear bumper but it was still over the threshold (cost of repair exceeding 50-60% of the car's value I believe). My Jazz also got rear-ended back in 2013, only a new bumper was needed back then and that was in region of £750.