Anyone know of automobile insurance that is Jeep/modified value friendly?
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I've got State Farm and have always owned modified vehicles. Over the years I've had multiple things replaced bc of damage or stolen. State Farm will replace aftermarket parts for what they deem 'fair market value'. It depends on how new the damaged/stolen items are. I had a 5 year old head unit stolen that they only covered about half the cost on. On the flip side, I had a wheel/tire replaced that was only about a year old and they covered that 100%.
I've never been asked for receipts or anything like that, but I always keep them in a file in my office just in case I need to verify a purchase price. I also make sure I have current pics of each vehicle that in fact proves what aftermarket parts are installed.
I've never been asked for receipts or anything like that, but I always keep them in a file in my office just in case I need to verify a purchase price. I also make sure I have current pics of each vehicle that in fact proves what aftermarket parts are installed.
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JK Jedi Master
Very interesting. I take it you've also received those $5,000 notifications about "custom equipment" on your insurance statements?
And, FYI as a testament about calling your insurance agent: A couple years ago when this subject came up, someone posted that he had USAA and he had spoken with an agent and was told that they would cover any amount for which he could prove the mods were on the vehicle (if it was stolen for example). This individual posted that receipts and/or photos were what that particular agent advised. So much for trusting what the agent said.
And, FYI as a testament about calling your insurance agent: A couple years ago when this subject came up, someone posted that he had USAA and he had spoken with an agent and was told that they would cover any amount for which he could prove the mods were on the vehicle (if it was stolen for example). This individual posted that receipts and/or photos were what that particular agent advised. So much for trusting what the agent said.
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Very interesting. I take it you've also received those $5,000 notifications about "custom equipment" on your insurance statements?
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And, FYI as a testament about calling your insurance agent: A couple years ago when this subject came up, someone posted that he had USAA and he had spoken with an agent and was told that they would cover any amount for which he could prove the mods were on the vehicle (if it was stolen for example). This individual posted that receipts and/or photos were what that particular agent advised. So much for trusting what the agent said.
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And, FYI as a testament about calling your insurance agent: A couple years ago when this subject came up, someone posted that he had USAA and he had spoken with an agent and was told that they would cover any amount for which he could prove the mods were on the vehicle (if it was stolen for example). This individual posted that receipts and/or photos were what that particular agent advised. So much for trusting what the agent said.
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JK Jedi Master
And, after doing a bit of research, I learned that some things that might be deemed by us as permanent mods, such as an audio system, are often times excluded from auto insurance policies because the insurer considers them personal property. This is so even if the audio system is mounted in place of the old (OEM) one.
This doesn't mean you're without recourse: Personal property is usually covered by renter's/homeowner's insurance. That would seem to make sense if someone stole a new PR44 axle from the bed of your pick-up truck. Doesn't seem to make sense if your new PR44 front axle melts down because your JK catches on fire (God forbid). But, that's the weird way of insurance.
The really ironic thing would be if you have USAA homeowner's coverage. So, either way they are on the hook. Maybe. Do bear in mind that ALL OF THE ABOVE varies by state, insurance company, and your specific policy. Here's where my research led me ...
http://www.carsdirect.com/car-insurance/is-personal-property-in-my-car-covered-by-insurance
Last edited by Mark Doiron; 09-11-2013 at 06:51 AM.
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Also, got with my state farm again. The best they can do is say a total loss would pay more than the book value of the vehicle but they cannot say what or how the adjuster would value the vehicle being as they all look at it as a case by case basis.
So I definitely need to find another policy even my SF agent agreed.
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Nothing counts unless its in writing. If you really want to get aftermarket parts covered expect to pay a little more. Some guys have $20k in added parts on a jeep worth $20k. If you want your insurance to cover it all, you have to be insured for a $40k vehicle.
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Did you ever hear back from Rally? I spoke with one of their agents about a state value policy and she said she was going to look into the vehicle and get me a quote back. That was 10 plus days ago now without anything.
Also, got with my state farm again. The best they can do is say a total loss would pay more than the book value of the vehicle but they cannot say what or how the adjuster would value the vehicle being as they all look at it as a case by case basis.
So I definitely need to find another policy even my SF agent agreed.
Also, got with my state farm again. The best they can do is say a total loss would pay more than the book value of the vehicle but they cannot say what or how the adjuster would value the vehicle being as they all look at it as a case by case basis.
So I definitely need to find another policy even my SF agent agreed.
She goes and calls my cell number and leaves this really long message asking for all sorts of info...
We get back home really late Sunday night, so I'll listen to her message see where that gets me...
My met life agent asked for an itemized list of the extras that have been added to the jeep including price
I'm going to give it to her when we get back...
I'll definitely post when I have some progress
Matthew
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Matthew