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@middlecalf - I don't think that's right. I think that in exchange for paying you the value of the car, they take possession of it as salvage and it's no longer yours. You have to buy the carcass back from them.
fj45 destroyed while being delivered in Central Valley
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Looks like the Dodge caught fire first
Try negotiate with them for 250$ they don't have any better price for it. Always start from low and push them.
100% (or 99%) I think driver try to fight fire or just open a hood. As you can see Fj45 has a fire damage from the top as well as trailer.
Hold the fort, are you are stating the 45 started the fire? Then why is the truck towing the trailer on fire?
Why isn't the 45 melted into a smoldering mess?
Or, did I misinterpret?
Why isn't the 45 melted into a smoldering mess?
Or, did I misinterpret?
Well if that’s the case then they could make that claim on any insurance payment. You still own the vehicle, all you’re doing is filing an insurance claim just like you got a door ding. Difference is your filling (or attempting) a big claim. They’ll look at it, and say this things totaled and only worth a few dollars. And that’s what they’ll pay, but it’s not a transfer payment, it’s an insurance payment that they have to pay because you’ve been paying them (despite only briefly on this rig) to cover stuff like this. Where the fun begins is bickering about how much it’s worth. That’ll take some inspection on your part, and if there are salvageable parts you have a lot of Mud data on the value of those parts. Or you can take the $5 they’ll try and give you, put $Xk into making it driveable (and legal), head to the state patrol, get an inspection, give them $X (for a Mazda 929 fifteen years ago that was about $90) and they’ll give you (mail it actually a few weeks later) a salvage title. When you go to sell it 25yrs from now, you’ll have to convince any buyers that the salvage title is no big deal - which it isn’t for this class of vehicle. You own the rig, not the insurance company.
WOW!! Very sorry to see your great loss !! Stay on the insurance people. Wish you the best.
That majorly sucks, I feel bad for you man.
I had a total loss accident on a vehicle in 2015. The insurance company gave me a value if I kept the car, or if they kept it - basically they sent me a slightly smaller check because I kept the car. Of course the title had to be updated to salvaged. The car never left my possession during the process. I understand your situation is different since it was in transit. Good luck, and I would definitely stay in contact with the insurance company.
I had a total loss accident on a vehicle in 2015. The insurance company gave me a value if I kept the car, or if they kept it - basically they sent me a slightly smaller check because I kept the car. Of course the title had to be updated to salvaged. The car never left my possession during the process. I understand your situation is different since it was in transit. Good luck, and I would definitely stay in contact with the insurance company.
Dumpie lives on in my garage!
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So, Dumpie is available as a California plate ... just saying.
Damn. So sorry man.
My experience is that every inch of sheet metal is warped- - -sorry for the sad news.
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Very Very SAD , Newz................
If you have not done it yet, go down and get a clean title in your name Monday before it gets branded "salvage" If you do it quick enough you can get a clean title before they know it. If you ever restore it then it will be worth more. At least the title will be in your name since you just bought it.
Very sorry for the terrible situation. Based on the Cruisers we have seen saved over the years I think your 45 is definitely a keeper. Don't give up, stick it out for the long haul and bring it back to life with an epic story! Keep us informed how things progress.
It might be in your intrest to talk to a lawyer before you deal with the insurance company. Remember, the insurance company isn't your friend.
x3 on the tow vehicle catching fire first
I'm afraid the insurance company will beat you to the punch. They probably knew before you did.