My well maintained Toyota Corolla DX 1992 was hit while parked. It is in very good running condition and is my and wives work car.
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My well maintained Toyota Corolla DX 1992 was hit while parked. It is in very good running condition and is my and wives work car.
Now, it will take me two hours to get to work. How do I get the most for my car, things to include in my claim?Fwasani
Asked on May 24, 2009 under Accident Law, Washington
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am assuming you have no rental car coverage on your policy, hence the two hours is by public transit. I also assume your car was totaled. Insurance companies typically use the Kelley Blue Book to find the actual cash value (ACV) of vehicles, and then add on for additional features. If there are features of your car you want to make sure they include, provide them with that information. You can also do your homework by checking online and in newspapers for cars of the same make, model and year, in the same general condition as yours, and provide price information to the adjuster. You can also call around to used car dealers and see what your car would go for on the used car market.
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