the car is just a material thing, you and your son are much more. glad you both got out ok. the car can be replaced.
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I'm sure we all appreciate your feelings, but in reality, it can be replaced. You and your son are what's important. God was really your "co-pilot".
Just hug your son and count your blessings.
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Just hug your son and count your blessings.
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First, glad you are safe and alive and that you got your son out of the car and had the presence of mind to think safety first. It could have been much worse!
Second, did you have a hood liner? I thought they were designed to suffocate engine fires before they expand.
Third, if you would have had access to a fire extinguisher do you think it would have helped save the car? I have friends who have them mounted in front of the passenger seat for this exact scenario.
Second, did you have a hood liner? I thought they were designed to suffocate engine fires before they expand.
Third, if you would have had access to a fire extinguisher do you think it would have helped save the car? I have friends who have them mounted in front of the passenger seat for this exact scenario.
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Several years ago I took my vette off my regular insurance and bought collector car insurance. They offer their policies with "replacement value" coverage. I have my 99 MN6 coupe covered for $20k.
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First, glad you are safe and alive and that you got your son out of the car and had the presence of mind to think safety first. It could have been much worse!
Second, did you have a hood liner? I thought they were designed to suffocate engine fires before they expand.
Third, if you would have had access to a fire extinguisher do you think it would have helped save the car? I have friends who have them mounted in front of the passenger seat for this exact scenario.
Second, did you have a hood liner? I thought they were designed to suffocate engine fires before they expand.
Third, if you would have had access to a fire extinguisher do you think it would have helped save the car? I have friends who have them mounted in front of the passenger seat for this exact scenario.
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I have also been considering a mounted fire extinguisher and your unfortunate event has now convinced me to definitely install one.
Again, I'm glad no one was hurt. Cars can be replaced.
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a little Zaino will fix it right up . sorry had to say it what a shame . I have Grundy ins my 2000 is covered for 34 Gs
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First off, sure glad you and your son are OK - the car can be replaced. But sorry you lost your prized Vette - had to be tough watching it be destroyed.
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Sorry for your loss.
Seriously argue the $5000 pay out. Your insurance should atleast give you Kelly Blue Book or NADA value. That's lower than KBB trade in - good value $19,097 for a coupe, and $10,954 for Z06. Some insurance companies are notorious for trying to get you to settle for half or less than half of the book values. Had to deal with that dog and pony show myself.
Seriously argue the $5000 pay out. Your insurance should atleast give you Kelly Blue Book or NADA value. That's lower than KBB trade in - good value $19,097 for a coupe, and $10,954 for Z06. Some insurance companies are notorious for trying to get you to settle for half or less than half of the book values. Had to deal with that dog and pony show myself.
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