Auto Insurance Claims/totaling car

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Expert: Bennie719 - 10/17/2007


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Will a insurance adjuster total a car automatically is Kelley blue book is under a $1000.00?

Answer
Hi Mark,
It depends on the dollar amount of damages to your car.
If the estimate for repair plus the salvage value exceeds the fair market value, then the car will be totaled.
If you only have a few hundred dollars damage, then it sounds repairable.
I hope this is helpful.  Please write again if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Bennie
San Francisco Bay Area 10-16-07 8:46 PM PST

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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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