Originally Posted by
Jewbu
unless she has ACPE(additional custom parts and equipment)the exhaust will not add value.Custom parts do not add value to a totalled vehicle.
the tires will add value depending on age and how many miles she put on them between the install and accident.It will not be dollar for dollar but it will add.Any recent major work will add value,example-engine replacement and tranny work.
So let me get this straight. My 2001 Ford Ranger has 172K on it. It has the original exhaust that is just starting to fall apart. If I replace the exhaust system with an OEM style stainless exhaust system from Midas that I haven't increased the value of my truck? That's bullshit. You don't need a rider to replace an exhaust system. Ask them to price out a Mustang exhaust system from Ford. $430.11 He should see $215 for the new pipes.
If there is a huge difference in price, that would be one thing, but to say that if your aftermarket wheels were stolen that they wouldn't put
any wheels on the car is wrong. That opens Geico to one hell of a lawsuit. They have to put
something there. They can't make the argument that the OEM wheels/tires wouldn't have been stolen after the fact.
Long term maintenance items include the exhaust, tires, engine, trans, shocks/struts, radiators, etc. They can argue the amount on the exhaust, but they can't ignore it.
By the way, I've been doing insurance claims for 22 years.
By the way, +1 for the cat!