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Subject:Re: Insurance shenanigans.
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Fri, 8 Apr 2011 14:14:25 -0700

He pmailed saying this was for his Colt Vista wagon. 

I told him I wouldn't even pay him with a certain portion of your anatomy for it.

BenT
sent from my electronic leash

On Apr 8, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote:

> I only offered the $955.96 out of the goodness of my heart and high regard
> for the man. But will up the ante to include a ride in my Nissan.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> On 4/8/11 12:40 PM, "BenT Syncro" <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Don't lowball the guy. I already offered $2K sight unseen.
>> 
>> 
>> BenT
>> 
>> sent from my electronic leash
>> 
>> On Apr 8, 2011, at 12:06 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> wrote:
>> 
>>> Heck I'll pay you $955.96 sight unseen.
>>> 
>>> Mike
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 4/8/11 10:33 AM, "Al Knoll" <anasasi@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Part 1.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>> Dear Mr. Knoll,
>>>> Per our earlier conversation, Bodycraft Collision Center is not comfortable
>>>> completing the repairs to your vehicle and have stated that there may be
>>>> further damage to the undercarriage that is not written on the current
>>>> estimate.  Any further damage or labor will result in your vehicle being
>>>> deemed a total loss.  We want to resolve this as amicably as possible in
>>>> accordance with your personal automobile policy.  Please refer to your
>>>> California Personal Automobile Policy, Form 8550, Page 19 of 27, Part D -
>>>> Coverage For Damage To Your Auto:
>>>> LIMIT OF LIABILITY
>>>> A.   Our limit of liability for loss will be the lesser of the:
>>>>     1.   Actual cash value of the stoler or damaged property; or
>>>>     2.   Amount necessary to repair or replace the property with other
>>>> property of
>>>>       like kind and quality.
>>>> 
>>>> At this time, we would consider two options to resolve this claim:
>>>> 1.  The vehicle would be deemed a total loss and we would issue payment to
>>>> you according to the owner retain salvage settlement figures below:
>>>> Total Loss Calculations for CALIFORNIA - Owner Retains
>>>> ACV:             (+)    $1,117.00
>>>> Sales Tax:       (+)    $97.74
>>>> UPD:             (-)    $26.79
>>>> Sub Total:              $1,187.95
>>>> Total Fees:      (+)    $18.00
>>>> Salvage:         (-)    $0.00
>>>> Deductible:      (-)    $250.00
>>>> Net Total:              $955.95
>>>> 
>>>> 2.  If you did not want the vehicle to be totaled, we would issue payment to
>>>> you in the amount of $937.95.  This payment was derived by taking the actual
>>>> cash value above ($1117.00) plus taxes ($97.74) less the unrelated prior
>>>> damage @ 10% ($26.79) and less your deductible ($250.00).  This payment will
>>>> be considered a full and final settlement payment.
>>>> As Bodycraft Collision Center will not complete the repairs, we would pay
>>>> for a reasonable tow to another repair facility or back to your residence.
>>>> 
>>>> After you have had time to review this information, please call me at the
>>>> number below.
>>>> Donald Behner
>>>> Claim Supervisor
>>>> 800-811-4832 x43497
>>>> Hartford Casualty Insurance Company
>>>> PS regarding your glass only claim: We are trying to locate a windshield for
>>>> your vehicle.  At this time it is our understanding that a neither a new or
>>>> used windshield can be located.  Once we have more information on the
>>>> availability of a windshield from your part's supplier in Washington, Mike,
>>>> we will discuss this matter further.
>>>> <<<
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