"Total Loss" replacement vs. trade-in value?? 7536

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Just Getting Square - 30 Mar 2007 12:42 GMT

Apparently, insurance company repairs as well as 'total loss' claims are lowballed as a general practice. I just read an article at www.claimsreporter.com that says that you can get on average, the ~$2K difference needed to get a replacement ride (vs. trade-in)... for sure, if it was not your fault. Anyone got any experience with using a local 3rd party appraisal to get more $$ back?

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Hachiroku ハチロク - 30 Mar 2007 15:29 GMT

> Apparently, insurance company repairs as well as 'total loss' claims are
> lowballed as a general practice. I just read an article at
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> <M@YW-I/_

Good luck. They use their own appraisers, or an appraisal service.

But, these guys are fair, usually. You have a deductable; go to
NADAGUIDES.COM, look up your vehicle, and have that when you see the
appraiser. They are usually flexible; they know you're not made of money.

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