Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:10:32 -0500
Reply-To: robert feller <syncro.carboncow@GMAIL.COM>
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From: robert feller <syncro.carboncow@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: ISO Vanagon appraiser in SF Bay Area
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Getting it insured for what you want will never be an issue. I cannot image
any insurance company that wouldn't insure for declared value, but as Dylan
says it will cost you a few dollar more. Most unique items such as classic
cars and boats can always be insured at any value.
Shawn
Ohio
On Dec 29, 2007 6:49 PM, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:
> As far as a replacement value.......if you want a higher one, just let the
> insurance company know up front and raise the premium value.
> You will pay more, but be covered for what you feel comfortable with.
> I had my 91 Syncro Westy appraised and have it covered for a replacement
> value of $50,000.
> I have 4 late model Syncro vans on one policy with Progressive and it is
> roughly $2200.00 a year total.
>
> dylan
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 2:58:24 PM
> Subject: Re: ISO Vanagon appraiser in SF Bay Area
>
>
> Your insurance agent should be able to give you name of at least one
> appraiser who would be acceptable to your insurance company. Appraiser
> who did my '84 Vanagon specializes in antique cars. While he did not
> come up with the value I would have liked, it was far better than the
> used car book.
>
> John
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: dahn van laarz
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:46 PM
> Subject: ISO Vanagon appraiser in SF Bay Area
>
>
> Wondering if anyone has gone to the trouble of getting an independent
> appraisal of their Westy or reg Vanagon. I have an 85 Westy that
> we've put a bit of $$$ into, including the Gowesty 2.3 engine and want to
> minimize the chance of lowballing insurance companies should the
> unthinkable happen. My insurance guy said I should get an independent
> appraisal... then they would cover the vehicle for that amount instead of
> the
> Bluebook value.Anyone have experience with doing this? Recommendations
> on places to go?
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Ohio
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