Bad Day Yesterday, real bad...

[Teal93]

Went to advantage today and spoke with Chris. I guess they are a State Farm preferred shop. They can do the estimates there. Anyhow told me SF's valuation software put my car at $3000. You have got to be kidding me. Damage will cost 5-6k to repair. So they would total my car. Again you've got to be kidding me. Go finding one with my miles for under 15k. So now it will be a fight on the value of the car. I have to prove the value of the car with documented sales. Nothing like being punished for someone else's mistake.
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[blownaltered]

Originally Posted by Teal93 Went to advantage today and spoke with Chris. I guess they are a State Farm preferred shop. They can do the estimates there. Anyhow told me SF's valuation software put my car at $3000. You have got to be kidding me. Damage will cost 5-6k to repair. So they would total my car. Again you've got to be kidding me. Go finding one with my miles for under 15k. So now it will be a fight on the value of the car. I have to prove the value of the car with documented sales. Nothing like being punished for someone else's mistake. B

That is why I put classic car insurance on my fox. I know the blue book is around 3k but I'm insured for a hell of a lot more than that and the bonus is I pay half as much for the coverage.

You will have to find cars with similar miles to yours that are for sale to prove the value of your car. Once you get a few of them they should pay. If that doesn't work you will have to talk to an appraisal company and see what they can do for you.

[Teal93]

Finally, got the estimator out here today to look at the car. They are still on the fence on totaling the car but coming over to my side. Trying to tell me car is about 10K now, which is still way off, but better than 3-4k. Damage is about 5k plus. Problem now seems to be finding OEM parts. I figured the front fascia/bumper cover was going to be a problem (and it is), but the are telling me they cannot find an OEM fender or hood.

Anyone have a line on a hood and passenger side fender not rusted or beat? Thanks for all the help so far. Think I will be able to save it, just some more leg work to go.