Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 07:56:32 -0400
Reply-To: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: SCREWED by the ins. co.
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Tell me about this.........................
MY 240z was hit square in the rear, 9 months ago. The young
girl that hit me was a high risk. To date I have not seen 1 cent
out of her insurance co. (Progressive) They SUCK!
The 240z in now out of inspection, not driveable. Progressive
claims the car is totaled at the cost of $2800. They claim I can
go to any Dealer and find a car just like it. I haven't seen
a 240z in Pgh. other then mine in years. The case was reasigned
to 2 seperate adjusters from there co. and nether one have any
idea how to do body work, or how to apprase cars. They are just
paper pushers.
In a very short time I am going to SUE THE SH$%^t out of them!
PROGRESIVE ins. Co. SUCKS!
Eric 86-VW4x4
vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z
Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Wed, 5 May 1999 JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
> the other kid's ins. co etsimator came out and totalled out my car today..
> has yet to give me a value, but i know i will lose.
>
> their member nearly killed me, and destroyed my car of 11 years.....and they
> want to give me nothing.
>
> all that money ive paid in car insurance premiums over the years...and i get
> nothing back.
>
> insurance companies are nothing but SCAMS.
> and it doesnt pay to have collision on my car because of it's age - my own
> ins co would have totalled it too, and given me nothing.
>
> its a lose-lose situation.
>
> the only thing to do, is sue for pain/suffering.
> that is the ONLY way you can get decent compensation.
>
> here is a few things i have learned...
>
> GET YOUR CAR APPRAISED!!!!!! now!!! otherwise you wont get jack squat for
> it!
> even if its not a classic....if youve put alot of time and money into your
> car or van, the insurance company doesnt care. they just look in their NADA
> or Redbook (worst quotes), and get the value of the car at it's age/mileage.
> they dont use kelly blue book. If you show them proof that you had it
> appraised, and its appraised value, then it will help you alot...dont wait -
> or you may be in the same situation i am in.
>
> also - keep all reciepts for acessories, and add ons, like wheels, stereo
> systems, anything other than general repairs (they will not give you anything
> for used parts or general repairs).
> if you have a NEW (key is NEW - not used) engine installed, then keep the
> reciepts for that, and that will help you too.
> and....
> never...never...
> NEVER CHOOSE THE LIMITED TORT OPTION!!!!!!!
>
> any other hints for dealing with a**hole insurance companies, or your own
> stories, i'd like to hear them....
>
> chris
> '84 audi 5k turbo totalled, was nearly killed, myself, and i aint getting
> SQUAT...but i wont go down without a fight!!!!!
>
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