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

["Daniel Hussey" <dan_hussey@email.msn.com>]

Michael,

>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?


Um, most of them have parts database and info as well.  They'll give you
what THEY think is fair!  Note: This is not always what YOU think is fair.
Your estimates can help negotiate a better settlement, but usually that's
it.  Someone t-boned my Jeep last year and I not only had to hunt down the
guilty party to get thier ins. info, and drove in a wrecked Jeep for 3
months, but then I had to fork out $500 extra to get it fixed!  Fair...I
think not, but that's life.  Roll with the punches.

>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


Um, What is your insurance company and can I have that adjuster's name????
8^)

Later,
Dan
89 200TQ (insurance major)...shhhh!