Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Agnes is gone.

good points Lawrence!
I used the argument of "like condition replacement" to do pretty well
once on a '69 Lincoln MkIII.
Depending on state laws and such, the "other" party pays you, so you can
replace your car with a very similar (all must admit it may be
impossible to match all details) auto.
As stated, receipts will help, but photos and condition statements from
any professional mechanic that knew or worked on it, are pretty much as
good.
The key to my argument was getting adds from several sources, for
similar cars "for sale" and arguing "fine, your responsibility, as
stated, is to replace my car, not give me money, so, you here are cars
that seem acceptable (but I'll need to inspect to be sure), go ahead and
buy one and have it shipped here to me. if you can get a "deal", great.
But you know, with this language, A court will compel you to buy it or
give me that same price, plus shipping, and the reasonable cost of a
rental car, for the time this goes on. I'll also tag anything and
everything on I can, including getting a lawyer and their fees"

It took two weeks for them to respond, but agreed to my price in cash,
and I dropped the demand for shipping, inspection, and legal fees.

just a thought, good luck


Henry



On 6/9/2014 6:05 AM, Lawrence Rhodes primobassoon@sbcglobal.net
[diesel_Mercedes] wrote:
> These cars are life savers litterly. However now comes the insurance
> companies. Devalualing older cars. You will have to have every
> reciept, go to court to prove your loss. You might have 10k into your
> car and they will fight you tooth and nail for every penny. Good luck
> with the insurance company. That being said I paid 1700 for my 240 D
> and got 3200 plus my car back after a rear ending. That bought me a
> used 300TD. Sold the 240 for 900 a few years later and got a LEAF.
> Love the diesels and run them on veg oil but truly the electrics are
> my goal. AND so much for diesels not catching fire. DO YOU KNOW WHY IT
> CAUGHT FIRE. Inquiring minds would like to know. Was your engine oily
> or dirty....Sounds like it was in good shape. Did the new paint have
> anything to do with it? Did you redo the engine compartment? Lawrence
> Rhodes
>
>


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