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Date:         Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:09:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Paul Guzyk <paullist08@GUZYK.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Paul Guzyk <paullist08@GUZYK.COM>
Subject:      Re: OH Dear, OH Deer: I got a call from Mel the Ins Co Guy
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Try and hire a lawyer who specializes in collectible vehicles??


Another option is to let insurance company total the car, take the money (after putting up a fight and getting the amount increased) then (assuming they let you) buy the van "for parts".


Usually you can buy the totaled carcass from the insurance company for a few hundred dollars.  Get it fixed yourself by a good bodyshop (hopefully cheaper than the first estimate).


You then have your van again and some cash.


Only downfall is vehicle will most likely have a salvage title and require an inspection or two before you can put it on the road....but better than it being crushed.
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