SpeedE55
New member
- Joined
- May 23, 2010
- Messages
- 3
- Location
- Florida
- Corvette
- 2009 AO coupe, 1967 Tuxedo Black 427/435 Roadster
Hey Everyone,
I'm new to the forum as I actually just discovered it doing some online research, but have been a Corvette Forum member for several years.
I currently own a 67 435hp roadster and a 2009 1LT coupe.
The 09 sustained heavy water damaged last month during a heavy rainstorm. The engine hydrolocked, and water came into the car above the
lower seat cushions. The electrical system went haywire, and the car shut down.
Long story shorter, my insurance company (Nationwide) wants to fix the car. They had the Chevy dealer come up with an estimate of 11K, not enough to total the car. I don't want the car back. Nationwide's adjuster has been cool, admittedly not knowing the intricacies of these cars, relying on the dealership for guidance. Aside from being a potential electrical nightmare, I don't think the car will be safe to drive, especially on the interstate. The dealer (who I think in my opinion just wants to get the repair job) wants to replace the long block (no mention of starter, alternator, or anything electrically related), the BCM (already been replaced), 2 door speakers, the radio amp, and that's about it.
I hired an attorney to write them a letter saying I was refusing the check and the estimate, but I still need a 3rd party adjuster familiar with these cars that can back my position on this, since Nationwide was getting an independent adjuster as well.
Everything I've read and researched online says I don't want this car back, that it'll be a non stop battle with electrical gremlins.
If anyone on here knows of a public adjuster (or who is one) that might be able to help my situation, PM me
Thanks!
Steve
I'm new to the forum as I actually just discovered it doing some online research, but have been a Corvette Forum member for several years.
I currently own a 67 435hp roadster and a 2009 1LT coupe.
The 09 sustained heavy water damaged last month during a heavy rainstorm. The engine hydrolocked, and water came into the car above the
lower seat cushions. The electrical system went haywire, and the car shut down.
Long story shorter, my insurance company (Nationwide) wants to fix the car. They had the Chevy dealer come up with an estimate of 11K, not enough to total the car. I don't want the car back. Nationwide's adjuster has been cool, admittedly not knowing the intricacies of these cars, relying on the dealership for guidance. Aside from being a potential electrical nightmare, I don't think the car will be safe to drive, especially on the interstate. The dealer (who I think in my opinion just wants to get the repair job) wants to replace the long block (no mention of starter, alternator, or anything electrically related), the BCM (already been replaced), 2 door speakers, the radio amp, and that's about it.
I hired an attorney to write them a letter saying I was refusing the check and the estimate, but I still need a 3rd party adjuster familiar with these cars that can back my position on this, since Nationwide was getting an independent adjuster as well.
Everything I've read and researched online says I don't want this car back, that it'll be a non stop battle with electrical gremlins.
If anyone on here knows of a public adjuster (or who is one) that might be able to help my situation, PM me
Thanks!
Steve