Hola RDC, I need help with an insurance settlement on a truck deemed 'Total Loss'.
I'm looking for an independent appraiser or other advice you can offer.
I am the not-at-fault driver, and so far my insurance has deemed the vehicle a total loss based on book value.
The vehicle is a 2wd 1996 Toyota T100, with a mild simple build: front and rear suspension, fox shocks, prp seats, most work completed by Solo Motorsports. Truck also has a smog referee legal 4.7 v8 tundra drivetrain. I have receipts for much, but not all of the work - I've owned the truck 18 years.
Damage is honestly not that bad and there is NO FRAME DAMAGE. I would prefer the vehicle repaired, but a salvage buy-back may be the likely outcome.
My insurance is AAA, at-fault driver is 21st Century.
Cheers,
James
Pre accident pics attached.
I'm looking for an independent appraiser or other advice you can offer.
I am the not-at-fault driver, and so far my insurance has deemed the vehicle a total loss based on book value.
The vehicle is a 2wd 1996 Toyota T100, with a mild simple build: front and rear suspension, fox shocks, prp seats, most work completed by Solo Motorsports. Truck also has a smog referee legal 4.7 v8 tundra drivetrain. I have receipts for much, but not all of the work - I've owned the truck 18 years.
Damage is honestly not that bad and there is NO FRAME DAMAGE. I would prefer the vehicle repaired, but a salvage buy-back may be the likely outcome.
My insurance is AAA, at-fault driver is 21st Century.
Cheers,
James
Pre accident pics attached.