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Old 06-30-2008, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by drgreenthumb View Post
I am sorry to hear of your accident, but am glad everybody is okay.

I had to have a car totalled by someone elses insurance company a few years back. They used several sources to generate the amount they gave me. Not only did they use KBB value, but what similar cars were selling for in the area. We ended up with more than book value.

Book value vs replacement cost on these cars is way different. Don't settle for book value and make sure you understand how they are calculating the amount they offer.
This is right. I had a couple of these old 123s hit about ten years ago and generated internet information to support my claim of value. I was always able to come to a place we could agree.

Don't forget to get rental car money if its the other guy's insurance.

Tom W
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