It's my understanding that in some states you can demand to be compensated
for the amount that the vehicle value is deminished due to having been
wrecked and repaired.

If you do a Google search on the term "diminished value" you'll find a lot
of information.

John ('94 white Miata)


"Chuck Aydlette" > wrote in message
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> My 2 month old MS Miata was sandwiched between a Blazer and F150 while
> sitting in traffic. The truck slammed my rear and pushed me into the
> rear of the Blazer. No injuries, the truck's airbags deployed and
> mine did not. Is it possible to get paid for depreciation above the
> cost of repairs? It goes to the adjuster Tuesday. I'm going to talk
> to my dealer today and see what they say. I just want to be armed
> with as much info as I can. Geez, I loved that car. Les B. 8^(
> Formerly '99 Blue, now wrinkled '04 Titanium MS