Originally Posted by
JoeO
Insurance update on my claim.......
GEICO sent me to their area collision repair where I left the car for estimate and repair. Today I was told their area rep coming to see my car in next 24 hours and make assessment.....the repair estimate is above $3,100 and will be considered for “being totaled”.
other than the damage on the door, the car is in mint condition. What should my strategy be.....what are my options ?? I have $500 deductible.
thanks..........
Look for a used door and go from there, scrapping a car for that reason is asinine. Taking the money and buying the car back for nothing or close to it is the best deal, you can then fix it for less than a thou or so. Getting the door may be the trick but you have time.
Someone wants to make money on parts from your car by stripping it. I settled for my scrapped mustang by taking the money offered and parting out all of the exterior bolt on parts and trim. They were glad to settle and get the claim settled, that is what they want, a quick settlement, drag it out and you win more.