Born yesterday?

Finally got word from the workshop. After over a month, they tell me, "Your car total loss lah. You'll have to call your insurance company to come and confirm your claim."

Gee whiz, it took them ONE MONTH to figure that out?

But of course, they're still trying to see if they can fix my car and make a profit out of it (talk about kneeing you in the balls when you're already down). So they tell me insurance will probably pay only 70% of my insured sum. And that I'd probably get more out of the car if I fix and sell it. Pffft!

The hell I will! In fact, they should be freaking happy that they get to keep and sell the scrap metal from my poor old Mr Brown. Opportunistic scavengers!

To be honest, I wouldn't have noticed their modus operandi if Darren didn't warn me about what these guys are capable of. Like under-the-counter deals with insurance people / cops. And the kind of money they can make at your expense.

Cut to the insurance company - AIG Assurance. The guy I called said I could probably get back a decent sum (probably 80% if not slightly more after 2.5 years worth of depreciation). But whether I can take their word for it or how long it'll take, is another matter. Can't believe it. Been paying good money so they can give me grief.

Perhaps I should lose the good faith I had in people. And stop believing that some (if not most) businessmen do have their customers' interests at heart. Man, I'm in advertising. I should know better. Dimwit.