Re: cursed 4k part II, the insurance guys...

[Michael Williams <urquattro@surfree.com>]

Marc A Swanson decided to speak these words:

>Well, The insurance adjusters came out from progressive to do the claim,
>and the damage came out to about $2k.  Just under the "totaled" value for
>the car...  This is the second time dealing with progressive, and I'm not
>terribly impressed.  For one thing, the body shop in Manchester that I use
>(McDowells.. good shop for those who need good work done) wouldn't even
>take my business if I brought progressive into the equation since they
>only pay a fixed (low) rate for labor.  I like their work, so I just pay
>the extra amount out of pocket for their work.  Thanks again to everyone
>who sent their condolences.  After something like this I needed a few
>shoulders to cry on :-(


Arent insurance companies supposed to let ou get an estimate and then 
send it to them or somethign?  It isnt quite fair if they determine the 
amount of the damage is it?

Just like when i got the damage estimate on my UrQ at 6,700: new quarter 
panel, bumper cover, valence and some paint stuff...expensive car.  The 
head of the claims department asked me on the phone what car it was that 
got hit, i told her an 83 Audi Turbo Quattro Coupe, she said, oh my god, 
no.  I said, do you know this car?  She said, yeah, im a big audi fan, 
those thins are so expensive to fix.  She didnt even bat an eyelash when 
i told her the cost, she told me she would have the check to me within 7 
working days... not bad eh? heh

later...

Michael Sheridan Williams
San Francisco, CA
ICQ# 11740998
1983 UrQuattro, MC--1.8 BAR, borla, 16x7.5 OZ Mito's w/ SP8000's, K&N
1985 4000S Quattro, Koni Yellows/Coilover (2B), strut brace, Sport 8000 
Tires, K&N
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