Can I get State Farm to write me a check for repair amount?

by Melj » Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:26 pm
Posts: 2
Joined: 29 Sep 2010

I was involved in a fender bender. Other driver was at fault and she has State Farm insurance. Got an estimate for $2200 for the repair. Car is only worth $3500! I own the car outright... no loan.

How do I handle this?

Total Comments: 4

Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:40 pm Post Subject:

They would probably consider the vehicle a total loss if the cost to repair is $2800 or 80% of its value.

Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:01 pm Post Subject:

so what does that mean to me?

Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:22 am Post Subject:

Have you contacted the other person's carrier? Call them and report the claim. They will let you know how to proceed.

Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 04:01 am Post Subject:

so what does that mean to me?



It means that if your damages are less than about $2800, they will not be totaling the vehicle.

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