Date:         Thu, 3 Jun 1999 23:00:33 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Very Sad Westy News and   S-O-S
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> In a message dated 99-06-03 06:28:57 EDT, ron@NETCARRIER.COM writes:
>
> << That's maybe 1/2 to 2/3 of its value in good condition. See
>  http://www.kbb.com for the Kelley Blue Book value.
> They're the only ones who accurately value the Westies.
>
>> yes, but most insurance companies dont go by KBB.


When my '77 Westy was practially demolished by thieves, Nationwide tried to
pay me the miniscule NADA value. I presented them with KBB and other
"classic car" book values, along with an estimate from my local mechanic of
the value of the bus prior to the damage.  I kept asking for management
until I reached someone with common sense, and eventually they upped their
payment by about $1500.  It's worth the effort, or so I found in my case.
Then again, perhaps I was lucky to finally reach a claims adjustment manager
who was friendly and helpful.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com
  (215) 234-VWVW