how long is an insurance claim open for?

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if a Liened vehical is NOT totaled, theres room to play. you have the right to have the vehical repaired where and how you wish, even if it means doing it yourself

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Not true… you do not have the right to repair the vehicle yourself if there is a lein on the vehicle. It is up to the lein holder if you fix it yourself. Allthough if you had a 2 party check made out to you and the lein holder, then sent the check to the lein holder. They could in theroy turn around and send you a check.

Personally i have never seen a bank let a person fix there own car.