Am I getting screwed by insurance on totaled runner.
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I was in a similar position w/ my 00 Runner. I had added a TJM and leather interior. They gave me a pay out very quickly, wrecked it Sat., had pay out number on Mon. I stalled saying I might buy it back, went up and swapped the interior and bumper, then called them and said it was theirs I never heard a word from insurance and received the full check, so I don't think they even noticed.
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If you could, go to the yard or shop where it was towed to, just swap all of the stuff out. Thats what I did for a buddy of mine and I know quite a few people on a local forum does it all the time.
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I do car stereo stuffs for a living, and I pull all sorts of aftermarket parts out after the insurance company totals the vehicle.
as far as the insurance company knows, unless they specifically pay out for a special or aftermarket part, they only care if the factory installed pieces are still on the vehicle. they only want what they paid for.
as far as the insurance company knows, unless they specifically pay out for a special or aftermarket part, they only care if the factory installed pieces are still on the vehicle. they only want what they paid for.
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if you w/ brand-name insurance companry, then they like to screw ppl. Search for smaller insurance company w/ the same benefit but at a cheaper price.
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Me and my brother got a 82 and took that thing down to nothing. The tow truck guy had to drag it down the driveway on the frame. We made sure they brought a flatbed
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That truck will sell for a pretty penny at the insurance auction that is why they don't want you take the parts. I say sell it the the Goat if your not going to part it out.
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How many miles were on it and how bad is the damage? Was it rolled, stolen, t-boned, rearended or what?
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Well now im not even getting my stereo. It's gone to who knows where. I seem to have answered my own question. Yes I got screwed. The search is on for something new!
Thanks for the advice everyone
Thanks for the advice everyone