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re: Likely totaled my car while out of state... how do I assure insurance value?

Posted on 1/7/17 at 2:36 pm to
Posted by Tiger Ree
Houston
Member since Jun 2004
24563 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 2:36 pm to
I would buy a sawzall or bolt cutter and break into the lot and steal your wiper blades back.

I hear there is huge demand on the black market for wiper blades that have only been on a car for a few days. May get a couple hundred bucks for them.
Posted by Hermit Crab
Under the Sea
Member since Nov 2008
7458 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 2:40 pm to
you really worried about the $15 you spent on new windshield wipers?
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
85485 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 2:47 pm to
You need Juan Lafonta. He fights.
Posted by SamuelClemens
Earth
Member since Feb 2015
11727 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 2:51 pm to
I'd go thru my local insurance agent and let them do the repairs and the local insurance company will bill the out of state company for the cost.
Posted by ATL-TIGER-732
ATL
Member since Jun 2013
2291 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 2:52 pm to
quote:

a well known insurance company who offered me 2k more than I would of asked for

They wanted to settle quickly with no lawyers. Since their client was responsible, it was worth 2k to settle.

The OPs case is different. Being a single car accident, the OP was likely at fault.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
59440 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 2:55 pm to
Maybe the market in his area exceeded the NADA value. Happens sometimes and can be thousands in difference.
Posted by Tiger Prawn
Member since Dec 2016
26317 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 3:25 pm to
Sounds like you'll be disappointed no matter what because you're over-valuing the car based on the fact that you had oil changes on regular schedule, got new wipers and didn't eat in the car. The tires might help a little bit on value but dont expect to get anything more than NADA value for very good or excellent condition
Posted by ISEN_AG
ThunderWolf Manor
Member since Aug 2013
2378 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 3:30 pm to
I totaled my 7 year old truck last year. Got back almost as much as I paid for it
Posted by Dandy Lion
Member since Feb 2010
51408 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 3:33 pm to
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Assure

You serious, Clark?
Posted by Grassy1
Member since Oct 2009
7330 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 4:40 pm to
Eventually you will learn that a car is not loved one, even if you love it.

No matter how much you stroke it, massage it, or don't eat in it, it's still just a tool of transportation.

The rest of the world doesn't value your damn car as your lover. If you love it that much, don't take it out on the road and risk harm by others. Ohh, you wrecked it all own your own, that's right.

Don't fall in love with the next one.
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