They wanted to get mine back after they decided it was a write off too. (It wasnt my fault) so i kicked up like fuck till they said i could keep it till i got the pay out!
I explained i worked nights, had no means of other transport to get to work, and as it wasnt my fault that my car was written off i didnt see why i should have to be put out for it.
They even paid the full amount too, and sent the hire bill direct to the other persons insurance cause i flatly refused to pay it myself and then claim it back afterwards, again, using the same theory that it wasnt my fault i was having to hire the car, so why should i have to find the money to pay for it!