I had the misfortune of being involved in a traffic collision on December
15th while driving my 1985 Transporter single cab.  The other driver ran a
red light but because no witnesses came forward it became and case of their
word against mine.  Washington State Patrol could not determine �fault�
based upon our conflicting statements and did not issue either driver a
citation.  

 

I have no other recourse but to put a collision claim in to my own insurance
company and determining the actual value of my vehicle is required to reach
a fair settlement.  

 

My vehicle is a 1985 Transporter single cab with a factory installed 1.6L TD
engine and 5 speed manual transmission.  The body is in incredibly good
condition but the paint is a bit faded and worn in places.  The only real
rust is minor seam rust behind the rear wheels, a small dot below the fuel
fill port and the lower gussets on the passenger side treasure chest door
frame.  The engine head and IP were both rebuilt just before I purchased it
and in the last 4 years I�ve restored/rebuilt/replaced all the mechanical
systems including a new turbocharger, new intermediate, crank shaft and rod
bearings.  It runs and a drives like a new vehicle and it�s been my very
dependable daily driver.  In October I drove it from the Seattle area to the
Van Caf� in Santa Cruz and back effortlessly and worry free.  

 

My insurance company has responded to my claim in a way that was very
predictable but completely unacceptable.  Even though I refused their
ridiculous offer, the insurance company is still willing to consider any
documentation I can provide as to the actual value of my vehicle.  

 

I am considering having it professional appraised but if any other single or
double cab owners are willing to share the �documented� value of their
vehicles, it would be very much appreciated at this time.  Links to similar
vehicles for sale would also be appreciated.

 

I�ve read many of the insurance threads in the various VW forums and I will
continue to educate myself regarding the best ways to proceed. 

 

I will be glad to share the end result when the matter has been settled but
for now please reply by p-mail as I really don�t want to start another
insurance thread.

 

Thanks,

 

Andrew

Bainbridge Island WA

ramblinvan@earthlink.net