At  10/31/2008 10:23 AM,Matt Drew wrote:
>Adjuster just came.
>
>This sucks. Based in part on the prices of similar vehicles for sale in the
>area (and this is Vegas, so good luck with that) the value of Blackbeard is
>$2,649.
>Cost to repair (minus the radiator, because he couldn't actually get to the
>radiator to look at it) is $4,500.
>
>Total labor per his report is over 22 hours.
>
>Even with the additional value given the new (<75,000 mi.) engine, the
>massive number of hours PLUS parts is just too much.
>
>Alright.
>Never been through this before.
>Aside from the new damage, Blackbeard is in FANTASTIC condition.
>Interior is very clean. Cruise works great. Power mirrors, windows, door
>locks, AC (needs to be replaced though), and the OEM carpet covers are even
>in good shape.
>No rips/tears. . .
>
>Do I take the total and have 'em haul it off?
>Do I have it towed to a recommended shop for an estimate?
>Anyone else dealt with this before?
>
>HELP ! ! ! !
>
>-Drew

http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/auto-insurance-madness.html is the
first thing to look at, the second would be to go find a comparable
Vanagon in your area and see what it will cost. Maybe they will write
you a check (minus the deductible) for a comparable replacement? <VBG>.

Good luck.

Rob
becida@comcast.net
An '84 Westy with a '93 Subaru 2.2 in Western Washington state