I persevere in Gastonia, NC and have a comprehensive insurance claim in process. The value of the car is 11,650.00 and the estimate on the claim is 8,705.49. What are my options and rights? The destruction is very close to being 75% of the value of the car. I am not out to take advantage of anyone, but I work hard for what I have and I neediness to be absolutely sure I am not cheating myself. Can someone with experience with this situation, the laws or profession in the field please help me? Your help is much appreciated.
The insurance flock ALWAYS has the right to "make you whole" at the least possible expense. That means they have the normal to repair if in fact it would cost less to repair than to total the car. IF they were to total the car they the car would be theirs, and they would give you the "lewd book" value for the car less your deductible.
Insurance laws differ from imperial to state but I suspect that my statement above is going to be pretty accurate no incident where you are.
I definitely would take my car to "my own" body shop however to reassure myself that the gauge for repair is accurate. I'm guessing that the companies damage appraiser has established the $8,705.49 and he's undoubtedly accurate but you should make sure for your own satisfaction.
If the car is not "totalled," then you can get a few estimates for the renewal....They will give you an average.
If the car is totalled, then you need to show them evidence that it is worth more than their evaluation. Their job is to pay as little as they can, your job is to show that the car is worth more.
tonevault | Jul 31, 2006
The insurance enterprise ALWAYS has the right to "make you whole" at the least possible expense. That means they have the get even for to repair if in fact it would cost less to repair than to total the car. IF they were to total the car they the car would be theirs, and they would give you the "crestfallen book" value for the car less your deductible.
Insurance laws differ from land to state but I suspect that my statement above is going to be pretty accurate no make a difference where you are.
I definitely would take my car to "my own" body shop however to reassure myself that the guess for repair is accurate. I'm guessing that the companies damage appraiser has established the $8,705.49 and he's doubtlessly accurate but you should make sure for your own satisfaction.
Dec 02, 2006 by LuvHarmony | Posted in Insurance & Registration
Should you get an guestimate from a repair shop before filing your claim? My deductible is $500 for comprehensive (an animal ran into side of car doing 75 on freeway), but I honourable filed a uninsured motorist claim a month ago (on different vehicle) and the insurance co paid $2800.00 to fix. I'm apprehensive about my rates going up and If the damage is less the deductible then obviously don't file the claim. However, the harm is probably more, but I'm really worried because of the previous claim which was not my fault, nor is the new accident. Do they take accountable into consideration on deciding whether to up your rates????
WOW! An physical doing 75 on the freeway. Must have been a cheetah. http://www.extremescience.com/cvideo.htm the humanity's fastest land animal.
Yeah, I know, but I couldn't preclude. As to your real question, accidents that aren't your fault don't count against you and don't solicit your rates. But yes, you can get an estimate first and then decide on filing.
It may surprise you how expensive a trivial dent can be. I wish you well.
Overly is generally taken into consideration with regard to determination of rates.
If you get an conjecture from a repair shop, tell them you don't have comprehensive coverage as they will generally charge less.
You should row the claim and see what the insurer's estimate is.
MoltarRocks | Dec 02, 2006
The UIM claim customarily doesn't affect your rates. As to the comp claim, yeah they often do factor in even though transgression isn't assessed on that type of claim. Get the estimate and if it's less than or only slightly more than your deductible then just pay it out of concentration.
bostonianinmo | Dec 02, 2006
Yes, they do take that into kindness. They don't normally raise your rates for non-fault accidents. Comprehensive claims, unless you have a ton (maybe your car gets trained into a lot because you live in a bad neighborhood) don't normally count against you either. You should be ok.
I'm telling you this, but I don't know the policies of the retinue you're with to know if they practice any other procedure when it comes to these claims.
Chris | Dec 02, 2006
WOW! An creature doing 75 on the freeway. Must have been a cheetah. http://www.extremescience.com/cvideo.htm the globe's fastest land animal.
Yeah, I know, but I couldn't outlast. As to your real question, accidents that aren't your fault don't count against you and don't resurrect your rates. But yes, you can get an estimate first and then decide on filing.
It may surprise you how expensive a bit dent can be. I wish you well.
oklatom | Dec 02, 2006
Large, comp claims are not considered for rate increases, however, claims frequency can carry out underwriting considerations. I think you will find that your rates would not go up near as much as it will cost to mend your car and you rates will go back down if you remain loss-free.
CowboyBill | Dec 02, 2006
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Sep 21, 2007 by Aye | Posted in Insurance & Registration
I was convoluted in an accident, and have comprehensive. The car is totaled (costs to repair will definitely exceed value of car/insurance). Misfortune happened when I swerved to avoid being hit by another car without lights on a dark rural means (I'm in Africa but insurance is from UK). Company have asked for 2 estimates, but didn't ask for a police communication, although I can get it.
It was only my car that flipped, since the other driver didn't hit me and didn't stop (obviously, since he was driving without lights!). Do they insufficiency a police report?
What can I expect? As for value of car, there really is no market expenditure here, since you can get a used car of same model for 2,000 pounds or for 6,000 pounds; depending on who you buy it from, working order, etc. Free market basically. Although I accept value declines over 1.5yrs, and that there's a deductible, I'm agonizing they offer me MUCH less than what it was worth, seeing the excellent condition it was kept in and what I could have sold it for.
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The insurance flock ALWAYS has the right to "make you whole" at the least possible expense. That means they have the normal to repair if in fact it would cost less to repair than to total the car. IF they were to total the car they the car would be theirs, and they would give you the "lewd book" value for the car less your deductible.