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car insurance claim questions FAQ

Car insurance claim questions?

Feb 16, 2011 by Tom Yeargin | Posted in Insurance & Registration

I damaged the front bumper on my car and the grill. Do i have to get estimates, or does the insurance company just cut me a check and i take the check and get it fixed where i want?

If i have to get estimates, do i have to take my car to

Every insurance company has their own process.

You will need to file the claim. Your insurance adjuster will tell you what to do.

MSAD | Feb 16, 2011

the insurance company usually gets estimates......then give u check for costs........usually its in ur best interest to go and get 3 separate estimates and submit them to insurance company since their estimate will be lowest they can find....if u submit
Karle | Feb 16, 2011

Car insurance claim question?

Aug 11, 2006 by Nicolas O | Posted in Insurance & Registration

I have full insurance coverage on my truck. The paint is peeling off the roof of my truck and I can see rust. Is this something my insurance will cover? I'm insured with American Family Insurance.

I'm afraid that car insurance doesn't cover things that a warranty should cover, ie maintainence, wear & tear, etc. It must be a covered peril (eg fire, theft) for it to be covered under comprehensive coverage.

Check and see if your

ohso_quiet | Aug 11, 2006

Probably not. I think the rust would be under your own maintenance. If you really want to raise your insurance premium damage the roof some how. Dent it w/something and say that someone vandalized it. Then you'd have to pay a deductible.. then your premium
FakePlasticTrees | Aug 11, 2006

Car Insurance Claim Question?

Sep 21, 2006 by historyteacher78 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

The other day a man ran into the back of my car with his car. He left a small hole in my bumper under the license plate area, and now my bumper is fanning out on the sides from being hit. I had previous damage on the right side of my bumper that I

In general, unrepaired prior damage (know as UPD in insurance circles) does not negate current damage. Normally, the adjustor will subtract an amount for the UPD and pay you the remainder. This is what I would do.

1. Take the car to a

Spork | Sep 22, 2006

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Better Business Bureau Tips: Pinterest, Moving Scams, Selling Your Car

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Four BBB Tips for Driving a Good Deal When You Sell Your Car

When you’re looking to sell your vehicle, you don’t need to be a rocket scientist, but you do need to understand the process to ensure the sale goes smoothly. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is providing some basic pointers on selling your car, as well as some tips to help you “steer clear” of scammers.

The Internet makes it possible for people from all over to make offers on advertised vehicles, but not every “buyer” is reputable. The BBB often hears horror stories of car sales gone bad and, usually, it all boils down to the old adage “If the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

“If the buyer is asking you to wire them money or is avoiding meeting you face-to-face, those are bad signs,” said Dana Badgerow, President and CEO of the BBB. “Never give too much personal information to the potential buyer. In some situations, a potential “buyer” will send a check for an amount greater than your asking price, and ask you to wire the difference back to them. When the buyer’s check bounces, you’re out the money you wired…and you’re still left with the car.”


Source: Patch.com