Getting it insured for what you want will never be an issue. I cannot image
any insurance company that wouldn't insure for declared value, but as Dylan
says it will cost you a few dollar more. Most unique items such as classic
cars and boats can always be insured at any value.

Shawn
Ohio

On Dec 29, 2007 6:49 PM, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:

> As far as a replacement value.......if you want a higher one, just let the
> insurance company know up front and raise the premium value.
> You will pay more, but be covered for what you feel comfortable with.
> I had my 91 Syncro Westy appraised and have it covered for a replacement
> value of $50,000.
> I have 4 late model Syncro vans on one policy with Progressive and it is
> roughly $2200.00 a year total.
>
> dylan
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 2:58:24 PM
> Subject: Re: ISO Vanagon appraiser in SF Bay Area
>
>
> Your insurance agent should be able to give you name of at least one
>  appraiser who would be acceptable to your insurance company.  Appraiser
>  who did my '84 Vanagon specializes in antique cars.  While he did not
>  come up with the value I would have liked, it was far better than the
>  used car book.
>
> John
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: dahn van laarz
>  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>  Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:46 PM
>  Subject: ISO Vanagon appraiser in SF Bay Area
>
>
>  Wondering if anyone has gone to the trouble of getting an independent
>  appraisal of their Westy or reg Vanagon.  I have an 85 Westy that
>  we've put a bit of $$$ into, including the Gowesty 2.3 engine and want to
>  minimize the chance of lowballing insurance companies should the
>  unthinkable happen.  My insurance guy said I should get an independent
>  appraisal... then they would cover the vehicle for that amount instead of
> the
>  Bluebook value.Anyone have experience with doing this?  Recommendations
>  on places to go?
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