Date:         Mon, 5 Oct 1998 11:58:19 -0400
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <MSTEBBIN@MSVU1.MSVU.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Malcolm Stebbins <MSTEBBIN@MSVU1.MSVU.CA>
Organization: Mount Saint Vincent University
Subject:      Re: Insurnace and  fire protection etc.
Comments: To: bgardner@ALUMNI.PRINCETON.EDU
Comments: cc: vanagon@vanagon.com
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What I have been doing is copying ALL advertisements that pass
across the net, that are close to my van's description,  that way I
will have contact names and numbers of people who sold a van similar
to my van, to show the insurance adjuster, or court.

Also, I talked to CAA about this, and If I get my van appraised -
for whatever value - CAA will insure my van for that, if I get it
appraised every year - CAA will keep that value current for me in my
files.  Maybe your insurance co. will do the same.

Remember, there are people running around in 1920 autos that are
worth $100,000+ so if you think your van is like that, talk to your
insurance co. and ask what can be done. - I did, and there is a way.

My 'problem' is that I paid CDN$10,000 for my 91 syncro westy and
CAA has it listed as 'worth' CDN$16-18,000 so I'm already 'ahead'!!

Good luck,  Malcolm S

> While we're on the subject of insurance: I, unlike the Vanagon rookie, do
> have comprehensive insurance, but one thing I've been worried about is how
> little Vanagons are listed for in the Blue Book. If I did get in an
> accident and heaven forbid, it was my fault, how can I make sure the
> insurance company will pay to fix the van.  I'm afraid they would just
> automatically total the van out and pay me low Blue Book.
>
> Thanks,
> Brent Gardner
> 87 Syncro Westie
>