Letter regarding an accident, outlining the procedures for insurance claims and vehicle repairs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\4\ scan0087 | |
| Date | 5th May 1937 | |
| Mr.G.W.Hancock. Hotel De France, Chateauroux(French test region), Indre, France. c.to Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 6002. D {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /AN14/G5.5.37. ACCIDENT TO 6.B-IV. 29th April 1937. CHATEAUROUX(French test region) - LA {L. A. Archer} CHATRE ROAD. We have received notice of this accident and are reporting the matter to the Insurers today. We should be glad to have your confirmation that the accident was immediately reported to Mr.Parsons. We would draw your attention to the fact that under the terms of the insurance of Cars in France - temporary repairs may be effected at reasonable expense to the Underwriters and such steps taken as are necessary to ensure the safety of the vehicle. Permanent repairs not exceeding £35 may be exe(Aero Engine)cuted at once providing a detailed estimate is first obtained and forwarded. When the cost of repairs exceeds £35 the written consent of the Underwriters must be obtained before repairing or altering the damaged vehicle, in order that the Underwriters' Surveyor may have an opportunity, if desired, of first examining the car. D {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /L. | ||
From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).