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Old 12-02-2008, 05:33 PM   #29
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When you decide to trade or sell the car, reports will show crashed car. Depending on fla. law you may be allowed diminished value compensation, the difference between a clean car, and a repaired car. The ins. co. should be straightforward about it.

Bro. made a good point about some used parts matching better than new parts, I.E. taillight lenses yellow slightly in sun with age. Used parts OK, (no aftermarket crap) as long as they're as good as, or better than the existing parts were before the accident, and they pay for independent evaluation after repairs. And warrantee as long as you own the car...in writing.

Or if they cry too much tell them you're hiring a lawyer and they can pay for that too when you win.
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