Car Appraisal
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Car Appraisal
Thinking about an appraisal on my car. Idea is to document value of car with documents and photographs. So, how to go about this? Who to call? How much?
Melting Slicks
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Re: Car Appraisal (OHSIXX)
Check out the Yellow Pages. Also, you can probably get a list from your insurance company. The prices in the Boston area range from $50 to $100+.
-Pedro
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Car Appraisal (paul79)
Please! Stick to one thread. It makes the continuity of advice and opinion much easier to respond to! You are all over the map. Thanks!
Check with the local car clubs/collectors.
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Re: Car Appraisal (Robert N)
I do not. Difficult to follow the intent and rational of the poster. He needs advice with insurance of some kind. His questions are scattered in several threads. Meaningful answers are not forthcoming in that context.
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Re: Car Appraisal (Robert N)
I actually like the fact that each question is a separate thread.
Check with the local car clubs/collectors.
:iagree:
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Re: Car Appraisal (paul79)
What's the problem with his question on this thread?
Please! Stick to one thread. It makes the continuity of advice and opinion much easier to respond to! You are all over the map. Thanks!
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Re: Car Appraisal (SLICKMAN)
I guess that I am out-voted ;) . No problem. The poster starts with a question on cancelling insurance, one company with another. Mixes classic car insurance vrs. "agreed value". Obvious confusion. Then posts on a problem with Hagerty re classic car insurance. I explain the difference. Now a new topic re appraisal that I mentioned in my reply to his second post. That is fine. OK!
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Re: Car Appraisal (OHSIXX)
Mark,
I have received your very testy IM and I have responded, but not in the same language or tone. My advice is based on extensive experience in insuring my Corvette. The advice was freely given and offered. You do not have to accept it. And you have not. So be it. I will not offer advice in future.
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I have received your very testy IM and I have responded, but not in the same language or tone. My advice is based on extensive experience in insuring my Corvette. The advice was freely given and offered. You do not have to accept it. And you have not. So be it. I will not offer advice in future.
[Modified by paul79, 9:36 PM 1/17/2003]
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Re: Car Appraisal (OHSIXX)
Like you I'm getting ready to have my car appraised. First, I contacted my current insurance company about collector car values for insurance. They informed my that they accept appraisals for such insurance and they will accept 3rd party appraisals, great. As luck would have it, when I recently bought my new 2002 Silverado, I inquired if the dealership whom sold me the truck would appraise my 74 Corvette convertible and the answer was yes. So once I finish the restoration I'll be on the way to the dealership to get my free appraisal and they also happen to have a Corvette appraiser on their staff. I'll see how it goes and I like the fact that I can get this done locally. Perhaps you could do something similiar. :thumbs:
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Re: Car Appraisal (74 vert)
No! A GM dealership will give you book/market value on a C3 Corvette. You will need a classic/antique appraiser to get a "real" market value. Please do not do that GM route. You will be bitterly disappointed. Why is my message on "agreed on" value for insurance purposes not clear? I have been flogging this concept for months! Do it! Get an independent appraisal for ~$50.00. I really do not understand why people will not spend $50.00 to get a $20,000 car appraised :( .
Melting Slicks
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Re: Car Appraisal (OHSIXX)
Oh, how I enjoy the replies about from the resident forum experts. :nopity I'll let the Forum know how it goes in a few months after I finish the restoration. There are many Classic Car Insurance Sites ready to do business with you. I'm going to try my free appraisal for the dealers local corvette enthusiast appraiser first. "No venture made nothing gained" :grouphug:
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Re: Car Appraisal (paul79)
I missed your post about how to go about getting agreed value for your vehicle. could you please post again of send this info to my e address: oldguard7@hotmail.com.
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Re: Car Appraisal (paul79)
Mark,
I have received your very testy IM and I have responded, but not in the same language or tone. My advice is based on extensive experience in insuring my Corvette. The advice was freely given and offered. You do not have to accept it. And you have not. So be it. I will not offer advice in future.
[Modified by paul79, 9:36 PM 1/17/2003]
I have received your very testy IM and I have responded, but not in the same language or tone. My advice is based on extensive experience in insuring my Corvette. The advice was freely given and offered. You do not have to accept it. And you have not. So be it. I will not offer advice in future.
[Modified by paul79, 9:36 PM 1/17/2003]
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Re: Car Appraisal (SLICKMAN)
I agree with Paul.. :iagree: Don't go to a dealership, go to an independent and you will get a honest, unbiased overview on the true value of your car. :yesnod:
