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Expert: Bennie719 - 4/3/2008


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i had a car that i recently put up for sale, i had a guy that was going to buy it, i removed the insurance from the car and it was sitting in my driveway, the car was broken into, and there was about 1000 bucks worth or stereo components stolen, and they messed up the trunk pretty bad *pried it open* is there anything i can do????

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Hi Daniel,
I'm sorry to learn of your misfortune.  Since you had removed the insurance from the car, there is no one left to turn to for help.
Your home policy would never apply for damage to your car.
Keep a copy of the police report and an estimate of the repairs and you can probably use it on your tax returns next year as a 'casualty loss'.
I hope this information is helpful.
Your feedback by rating my question will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Bennie
San Francisco Bay Area

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I have extensive knowledge in Personal Auto, Homeowners Insurance and Personal Umbrella coverage. I am also thoroughly familiar with claims handeling procedures. Will answer questions related to the above.

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Experience in the area: Served as an expert at askme.com from 7/2000 thru 10/2002 in the catagories of general insurance, auto and home insurance. Answered 422 questions before that site closed. Licensed in California since 1961, first in Life and Health for 2 + years and as a Property/Casualty Agent/Broker since 1964. I sold my business and took early retirement in 1998. Still maintain a valid California Property/Casualty Agent/Broker license. I have been a volunteer at allexperts.com since 2002. I can provide assistance in the following fields: Property and Casualty Insurance, Insurance Law, Auto Insurance Claims.

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