Let us know how your insurance carrier treats you......
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Racer
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I don't know what to say other than I am glad you and your son are alright.Melting Point: 660.37 °C (933.52 K, 1220.666 °F)
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Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Mundelein Illinois
I am so sorry, that happened, but as earlier stated. The both of you are fine. I had a boat do the same thing. I couldn't stand the smell of burnt plastic. Everytime I smell that smell. I get sick to my stomach. I hope your insurance company takes care of you.
Best of luck
Best of luck
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 244
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From: Thomson Illinois
Insurance update
So far, the insurance company has been rather punctual.
This happened Sunday evening and my local agent declared it a total loss Monday morning. Today, the Total Loss department called me before lunch and let me know they were going to pay $11K for the car.
After short discussion they agreed to re-evaluate as they had no information of the previous condition of the Vette or the mileage and agreed to consider all expenses toward the previous condition. So I faxed them 34 pages of receipts.
more photos?
http://flickr.com/photos/moonsprocket
This happened Sunday evening and my local agent declared it a total loss Monday morning. Today, the Total Loss department called me before lunch and let me know they were going to pay $11K for the car.
After short discussion they agreed to re-evaluate as they had no information of the previous condition of the Vette or the mileage and agreed to consider all expenses toward the previous condition. So I faxed them 34 pages of receipts.
more photos?
http://flickr.com/photos/moonsprocket
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From: Tampa, Florida
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: Nashville TN
St. Jude Donor '09
I'm just now seeing this thread. Man I'm sorry. It's obvious that you have put many hours into the car; I can't even imagine how you feel right now. Good for you -- saving your receipts!!! When I first bought my car, I asked the insurance co. about the value of the car after I've spent $$$$ (I started to say invested, but caught myself) and they said save your receipts. Hope they take care of you. Glad you and your son are okay . . . that's scarey!!!
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Thomson Illinois
Insurance Update
Thanks to all for your thoughts.
The insurance and I agreed to settle today. I know some may be curious about this as after market material is involved.
After re-evaluating, they will give me $15,500 for the car as it is. This increase is based on the aftermarket parts installed at the time of the accident. This is much lower than what I would like to see out of the insurance company as the amount spent is greatly higher but they indicate all of the parts are "used" parts and they cannot match $$$$ for $$$$. With this in mind.... I was under the impression from the beginning that I had only $10,000 worth of coverage when I purchased the insurance, thus justifying the attractive premium of $45.00 every 6 months.
Interesting.
KC
The insurance and I agreed to settle today. I know some may be curious about this as after market material is involved.
After re-evaluating, they will give me $15,500 for the car as it is. This increase is based on the aftermarket parts installed at the time of the accident. This is much lower than what I would like to see out of the insurance company as the amount spent is greatly higher but they indicate all of the parts are "used" parts and they cannot match $$$$ for $$$$. With this in mind.... I was under the impression from the beginning that I had only $10,000 worth of coverage when I purchased the insurance, thus justifying the attractive premium of $45.00 every 6 months.
Interesting.
KC
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Holtwood PA
You've heard of the 6 Million Dollar Man??? "we can rebuild him(her). We can make him better, faster, stronger...." da da da daaaa da da da....
I say Rebuild...I also send my condolences.. as someone who recwently broke his Vet...Any thing I can spare is yours...I have a spare hood (the one piece on the front of my car that DIDN'T get damaged!) it's your if you need it..