Auto Insurance Question

ChrisJ · September 3rd, 2006, 10:18 PM

Well where I live we got hit by Ernesto pretty bad (maybe not so much hit bad but where I live turns into a pond when it rains)...And well my mustang did not fare so well...My motor is now hydrolocked...Long story short I have decided to go through the Geico to get it fixed...They are inspecting it on Tuesday and then we are gonna go from there...

The Claims Adjuster was talking a lot about the possibility that my car could be totaled because of this...He said that there is really no way to know what else it messed up other then the engine...He was also talking about putting a motor out of a rear-ended mustang or something like that...Is there anything I can do about this? I love my car but I have heard after the car has had water damage like that; that the car is never the same...Is that true?

Also doesn't the total cost of the labor and parts have to total 51% or more of the cars assessed value then they total it...Is that true? How much does a dealer normally charge for engine replacement? (I can find out tomorrow but was just wanting to know tonight so that I can sleep, Yeah not been sleeping very much since friday becuase of this)

Also to top this all off I leave for a deployment for the sandbox on Wednesday...

Any help will be greatly appreciated...

Chris

Hwyman · September 4th, 2006, 09:48 PM

I had some body damage a couple years ago in my Mustang after Isabelle. I filed the claim with my insurance and it was repaired under my comprehensive (act of God). Granted, my damage wasn't nearly as bad as you are describing.

If they total the car, many insurance companies will let you buy the car back and you can repair it, but the downside is that the car will have a Salvage title on it, and depending on your state, you may or may not be able to register it.

B0mb3r645 · September 4th, 2006, 10:01 PM

Or just have liability-only insurance on it.

Horseshoeing · September 5th, 2006, 07:02 AM

I have to let you buy it back. I would not let them put in a used motor in it. Make them put in a new one. If they total it, buy it back and put in a 351 motor.

ChrisJ · September 5th, 2006, 09:50 AM

Yeah I am not letting them put in used parts...I have a feeling I am going to be fighting Geico like crazy bu they are either going to do a new engine swap or total my vehicle out...If they total it since I make payments on the vehicle they will take it to action...They are going to want more then I am willing to give for a car that is in the state that it is now...We really dont know what else that water did to the car...

Horseshoeing · September 5th, 2006, 11:59 AM

Tell them you will fix it for less or you will take less to settle. Can't total it then

stangliter04 · September 5th, 2006, 12:37 PM

how did everything go Chris?

ChrisJ · September 12th, 2006, 02:19 AM

Geico is giving me $2100 towards my new setup...I am covering the rest of the bill...I guess I came out on top...So when I get back from the desert stangliter04 you will have a my stock block with your name on it...

VT GT Pro Short Block (Billet Rods)
VT Stage 2 Heads
VT 2V Billet Cams (Nitrous Grind)
Kooks Longtubes with catless x-pipe
JLT True Ram Air Intake

September 3rd, 2006, 10:18 PM	#1
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Auto Insurance Question Well where I live we got hit by Ernesto pretty bad (maybe not so much hit bad but where I live turns into a pond when it rains)...And well my mustang did not fare so well...My motor is now hydrolocked...Long story short I have decided to go through the Geico to get it fixed...They are inspecting it on Tuesday and then we are gonna go from there... The Claims Adjuster was talking a lot about the possibility that my car could be totaled because of this...He said that there is really no way to know what else it messed up other then the engine...He was also talking about putting a motor out of a rear-ended mustang or something like that...Is there anything I can do about this? I love my car but I have heard after the car has had water damage like that; that the car is never the same...Is that true? Also doesn't the total cost of the labor and parts have to total 51% or more of the cars assessed value then they total it...Is that true? How much does a dealer normally charge for engine replacement? (I can find out tomorrow but was just wanting to know tonight so that I can sleep, Yeah not been sleeping very much since friday becuase of this) Also to top this all off I leave for a deployment for the sandbox on Wednesday... Any help will be greatly appreciated... Chris __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

September 4th, 2006, 10:01 PM	#3
B0mb3r645 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD (about 4 miles) Posts: 1,071 iTrader: 0 reviews	Or just have liability-only insurance on it. __________________ "Look up!"

September 5th, 2006, 07:02 AM	#4
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have to let you buy it back. I would not let them put in a used motor in it. Make them put in a new one. If they total it, buy it back and put in a 351 motor. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

September 5th, 2006, 09:50 AM	#5
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Yeah I am not letting them put in used parts...I have a feeling I am going to be fighting Geico like crazy bu they are either going to do a new engine swap or total my vehicle out...If they total it since I make payments on the vehicle they will take it to action...They are going to want more then I am willing to give for a car that is in the state that it is now...We really dont know what else that water did to the car... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

September 5th, 2006, 11:59 AM	#6
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tell them you will fix it for less or you will take less to settle. Can't total it then __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

September 4th, 2006, 09:48 PM	#2
Hwyman Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had some body damage a couple years ago in my Mustang after Isabelle. I filed the claim with my insurance and it was repaired under my comprehensive (act of God). Granted, my damage wasn't nearly as bad as you are describing. If they total the car, many insurance companies will let you buy the car back and you can repair it, but the downside is that the car will have a Salvage title on it, and depending on your state, you may or may not be able to register it.

September 5th, 2006, 12:37 PM	#7
stangliter04 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port St. John Florida Posts: 849 iTrader: 2 reviews	how did everything go Chris? __________________ Silver 04 Cobra... with a Whipple

September 12th, 2006, 02:19 AM	#8
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Geico is giving me $2100 towards my new setup...I am covering the rest of the bill...I guess I came out on top...So when I get back from the desert stangliter04 you will have a my stock block with your name on it... VT GT Pro Short Block (Billet Rods) VT Stage 2 Heads VT 2V Billet Cams (Nitrous Grind) Kooks Longtubes with catless x-pipe JLT True Ram Air Intake __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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