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[xwill112x]

deny deny deny. thats what i did, but it does take time. unfortunatly, some people can't afford to do that, only having one ride, they have to take the first offer to get it fixed asap. low ball offers are usually 1-4 offers of $. thats how the insurance companies work, hoping you dont have another ride so you'll settle quickly on the first offer so you dont have to pay for the cost of a rental.

just bide your time.

[nando]

get an appraisal. it will help immensely, and it doesn't matter that it's after the fact. I found a guy through my body shop, it cost less than $100. And of course do not accept their offer. What it came down to in my case was arbitration between an independent appraiser and the insurance companies appraiser who decided that my car was worth more than twice the original estimate.

also telling them about maintenance is worthless, but receipts are not. I'm sure the stack of receipts I gave them totalling many thousands helped a lot. I also gave the appraisers a CD with tons of pictures, including some of the work I'd done.

[Jaxx_]

And if they send you a check and you're not satisfied with the amount, DO NOT CASH IT!

that's pretty much accepting the payment.

[VacMan]

Wh

Best of all - Good luck. Be upfront and the better person and hopefully you'll come out on top.

Tom

You do know this is Blunt we're talking about, right?

[blunttech]

You do know this is Blunt we're talking about, right?

i think you have the wrong impression of me. im a people person

[Iain]

i think you have the wrong impression of me. im a people person

And never more personable than when you have your dick and nuts stuffed deep into LB Jeffries' cavernous anus, bellowing away like a fat man who was short-changed a meat pattie on their Double Whopper.

Seeing how insurance companies are such specialists in anal rape, I think you two will have a lot to talk about, Blunt.

Best of luck, sorry to hear your E24 got munted.

[Bishop]

Speaking of which, why hasn't Jefferies stopped by to turn this into a politcal or moral debate.

Blunt, sorry to hear. I've not had to deal with insurance in a few years, but I've heard the same advice, on this forum and many others, as well as in person, especially from friends who work at body shops.... Be polite, stern, and patient. Don't accept what you don't think is fair...

But you already heard that 15 times already.

[z31maniac]

I always assumed that was the case, that they didn't give a shit about a legal threat. That was until my claims adjuster told me that no one likes insurance companies, especially other insurance companies, and that if they fucked around with me then he would call them and straighten everything out. From what he told me not many people will side with an insurance company in most legal fights especially if they are dragging ass over a measly few grand. And yes its probably true that those big name insurance companies have amassed quite a legal department. Guess what.... mine too.

I'll leave it at this, I AM a licensed claim rep, even though that is no longer my profession.

[blunttech]

update... douchebags insurance company paid me 3560.00 for the claim and my car isnt totaled so i retain a clear title. i only paid 3100.00 for the car so not bad. i have the car sold in the spring for 3500.00 but that was before it got tagged. so ill likely have my buddy fix the car for 1k or so and drive it until spring. ps ameriprise insurance are fucking scumbags and you have to threaten and go up the chain of command until they are so sick of you they cut you a check just to be done with you

[mrsleeve]

good for you blunt, Glad you got it resolved and that fast is amazing

[Maluco]

update... douchebags insurance company paid me 3560.00 for the claim and my car isnt totaled so i retain a clear title. i only paid 3100.00 for the car so not bad. i have the car sold in the spring for 3500.00 but that was before it got tagged. so ill likely have my buddy fix the car for 1k or so and drive it until spring. ps ameriprise insurance are fucking scumbags and you have to threaten and go up the chain of command until they are so sick of you they cut you a check just to be done with you

I'd say that stands for most insurance companies. So you bought the car back? Good deal. Congrats...

[blunttech]

I'd say that stands for most insurance companies. So you bought the car back? Good deal. Congrats...

no thats the beauty of it. it wasnt totaled. they just cut me a check for the over inflated estimate i turned in. 3560.00

[Iain]

they just cut me a check

Coke and hookers...

[Bishop]

Congrats blunt, it takes months for some people to get money, you definitely musta ruffled some feathers.

[blunttech]

Congrats blunt, it takes months for some people to get money, you definitely musta ruffled some feathers.

i was actually very cordial but persistent. i just told them i had an image to portray in my 84 BMW and it was difficult rolling in a busted ass car.