Appraisal

[walkercreekbronco]

Anybody know of an easy way to get a Bronco appraised?

I'm not selling, but want to get a value for insurance purposes. In Kansas the laws are written for the insurance company and they try to find every way they can to short you if something happens.

When I hit a cow a couple of years ago the insurance company said, "It's just a 73 Ford, we'll take the vehicle and give you $500. That's being generous." When I hit a deer with my near mint PowerStroke, the insurance company tried to fix it with the cheapest fenders and bumpers made. The body shop told me they can't even get those to fit without using putty.

Sorry I'm ranting. I just need some proof that my Bronco is worth more than $500.

 

[Broncoholics]

The insurance company has to come out and take photos. Thats what mine did and took copies of my receipts. This doesn't get all your cash back but most of it. I bet you could call them and ask if they have a shop that can do an appraisal.

 

[S_bolt19]

I would look into a different ins. company. Look at a classic car company, like Haggarty or something. I personally use California Casualties and have a stated value of $15k. If the garage door drops on it tomorrow, I get a check for $15k /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Another way to back your claims up is to go onto an auction site like eBay and find several EBs, print them out and give them to your agent. NEVER settle for what they tell you it is worth. I had one guy give me that same song and dance when I was shopping and I told the guy he couldn't buy my axles for less than 3 grand.