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baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#357318
where can i get an independant valuation done? at the moment my lovely bus is only insured for $1800 and i want to bump it upto atleast $3000 if only so as it isnt marked as a write off as soon as anything happens.
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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#357351
baybuscamperkid wrote:where can i get an independant valuation done? at the moment my lovely bus is only insured for $1800 and i want to bump it upto atleast $3000 if only so as it isnt marked as a write off as soon as anything happens.
To get the car to the point in value where it won't be 'written off' you will have to have it insured for 8-10K due to labour costs etc these days. Better to get a classic policy that allows you to keep the 'wreck' if it is damaged. Keep in mind, one dented door and busted headlight might be $1000 for labour, paint etc etcat today's rates.

[Edited on 16/5/2005 by VWCOOL]
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57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#357355
VWCOOL is correct, the only way to make sure you keep it is to have that stated in the policy, dont just take the insurance company/broker's word for it.

If you insure it for $3000, that would mean if you have a dent in the door and they need to replace the door, they would more than likely write it off, You might be able to get a door for $100 but the crash repair will charge about $800 and then paint and then labour,
With classics like VW's you are absolutley out of your mind if you dont have agreed value and retention rights.

Just my rant.

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#357358
i agree on this one cause when i wrought off chaos i got the $7000 payout and kept the wreck which i pulled about $5000 worth of stuff out of so its worth it
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75_kombi Commited Dubber

59 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#357375
mine is insured with shannons - get get the "valuation" to get agreed value i just emailed pictures to the "consultant"- all four angles and a couple of the inside

rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#357401
Shannons are the way to go, we have had about 8 vw & other cars over the last few years insured through them for full comprehensive and they never question the amount that we put on it to insure eg twin cab 78' for $7,500 they are always very helpful.

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#357578
well unlike shannons GIO has agreed to insure me for a very reasonable price with all my modifications and my age, and they have told me that if i get one of these valuaions then submit it then my policy will be changed to suit this. will definitely find out if i have salvage rights (forgot to do this)
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen

858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#357592
two most important things:

agreed value in the policy

salvage rights



nuff said.

best of luck with it ryan
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