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Seen a bunch of members having unfortunate luck with accidents lately and it has me thinking that it seems like it might be a good idea to get a professional, independent appraisal done every couple of years.
The thing is I'm not sure it would mean anything unless you went to court. I imagine an insurance company will bring out whatever data supports their low-ball claim. At the very least, I'm keeping meticulous records now of everything I do. What do you guys think? Would it be worth the cost of an appraisal?
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I get them all appraised periodically. It takes the emotion out of everything. You can choose your level of coverage and what you want to pay for. It also gives you a factual basis from which to negotiate at the outset. Insurance companies want to settle fast, quick and quietly. If you have appraisals and are well-informed at the outset, you have a better chance of getting the settlement or repairs you want.
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Good info, John.
When I bought my '83 I got insurance for the first month through my normal insurance company I use for our DDs. (In Georgia, you have to have insurance in an electronic database before you can register the car and get a title. I went with them while I researched classic car insurers.) My normal insurer was 4x as expensive as the coverage I got through a classic car insurer! With the classic car insurer I have an agreed value policy with unlimited miles. I suppose if something happened I would let my insurance company duke it out with the other person's.
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appraisals.........
I had my SC apparaised after a new paint job and interior. Insured it thru Leland West for the appraised value as "stated value". Now, no worries when I drive the car!
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Fred, you didn't happen to have it appraised by someone in Hotlanta did you?
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No, I used an antique/classic car appraiser in Tifton, Ga. His buisness is known as "Autoquest". He sells antiques, street rods, sports cars, etc. Name is Bob Kinon.
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The insurance company that I deal with won't even insure a car of this age without a prior appraisal and a refresh of that document every few years.
It is like an exit clause in a business partnership. Both parties know in advance what the situation will be if things go bad.
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PCA will assist members in determining a value. You might want to contact them.
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What PCA sent me I found to be of little value. All it did was give ranges of what cars have sold for. I guess it's better than nothing but it's basically a form letter and they did not take in consideration anything about my actual car. With low mileage cars (mine is less than 45k) finding comparable sales can be difficult.
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If you decide to come south, let me know and I will try to meet you for lunch in Tifton.
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Hagerty stated value of $25K for the 84 Cab = $309/yr and no worries about sleeping at night.
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Hagerty and I have an agreed policy on all my old cars; I tell them how much I want to insure for, they say "great" and hit me a premium. I always over-insure.
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Looking at having my 89 S.A. Edition repainted and interior restored, I'm looking at getting such an appraisal done,.....upon completion...
Good point, I think. (along side of as good agreed-upon policy) BEST! Doyle
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