Date:         Tue, 4 Nov 2008 18:24:22 -0500
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: OH Dear, OH Deer: I got a call from Mel the Ins Co Guy
Comments: To: Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <326099ba0811041513y42402ce2t37e0375df509dff9@mail.gmail.com>
              (Matt Drew's message of "Tue\, 4 Nov 2008 15\:13\:32 -0800")
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Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> It's a complete joke.

This all goes to point out the very real problems you will face if it
comes to making an insurance claim on an older car with no clearly
definable market value.  I have the same issue with my '83 Mercedes
300D.  With vehicles of this age, market averages mean nothing, it's all
about condition.  The same year, make, and model could sell for $10,000
or $1,000 or $100 depending on condition.

If your van is in exceptional or even "very nice" condition, it's best
if you visit your insurance agent and have a conversation about your
vehicle and its value BEFORE you need to make a claim.

Allan
--
1991 Vanagon GL