i claimed from Stoke council afew years back and got 2 new alloys from them. Took about 8 weeks but it worked.
Just get as much evidence as you can i.e photos!
why not get a custom one made to your own specs (size, look, sound). Could work out cheaper than buying off the shelf.
Meercat in Kilbirnie or C+C in Hillington will see you right.
what was his excuse as to how it happened?
personally i would never leave my car with ANYONE no matter how old they were, put someone in a car like that and you can guarantee they will drive like a tool!!
Good to see he is gonna pay for it!
STILL not got your money!!!
I'd have gone down the police route, you may still not have gotten your money but they would have got a good sharp shock!!
Disgusting to see this happen!