In article >, says...
>Hello:
>This probably isn't the most appropriate group for this question, but
>there's so much expertise here, I thought I would take the liberty of asking
>here.
>My son totaled a two yr old Accord.
>When we "negotiate" with the insurance company, which valuation for the car
>should we use as a guideline ?
>e.g., some of the sites show values listed as: "trade in value", "value for
>a private sale," or... ?

retail price.


>I guess I'm asking where would be the best web site to obtain the value we
>should use as the guideline for what we are requesting from the insur. co.,
>and what valuation heading ?

Ask the insurance company what they use.

>Any other thoughts on this would be most appreciated.

Teach your son how to be a better driver.
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Alex