[SMman]

Its crazy that you didn't get the money for your bike yet or a rental car. I hope you aren't getting the run around. I would have told them I need a bike NOW, and waited for them to hand over a cheque before buying a new bike. If they know you already have a new bike, they might not think they have to rush to get things settled. This is just my view from the outside so I could be wrong. I hope it all works out for you.