In a message dated 1/25/2009 4:17:20 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
tr3driver@ca.rr.com writes:
Really? Last time I checked, they couldn't even handle a Triumph commission
number, only a 17 digit VIN.
Sorry to hear about your car, Marty. The insurance company has a legal
obligation to "make you whole", which should mean that they pay to fix the
car as good as it was before. I doubt they are going to cover a drop in
value due to a repaired accident unless you can make a very good case as to
exactly how much the drop is (ie a professional appraisal before and after).
One other thing, be sure to have the frame checked for straightness.
Frequently even a substantial 'tweak' is not obvious until you start making
measurements. If it is distorted, you could probably make a case that it
should be replaced. Of course, there is always the risk that they may total
the car instead ...
Randall
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I don't know wo your insurance company is; but if its classic car insurance,
I'd get them involved and not let Allstate push you around. I had a minor
accident with one of my Jaguars, and Hagertys could not do enough to make sure
it was repaired properly. I have Allstate insurance on my other cars, and
they have been very good about earthquake damage, but I would not expect them
to
pay thekindof bill I had on my E Type for such small damage.
Best, Mike Moore
TR3A, S1 E Type
Engineering Manager
CL Moore & Associates, Inc.
17590 Holiday Drive, Morgan Hill,
California 95037
408-782-1272 fax 408-782-1372
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