06/11/2026
Even with the best intentions, people make mistakes. In the case of this next story, I have no idea how this file changed hands as many times as it did without someone noticing the blatant discrepancies in the information on which the insurance company was basing its valuation.
It really only took ONE conversation with the owner of this 1996 E350 to figure out that the ball had not only been dropped initially by the insurance company, but they appeared to be kicking the ball down the street.
The insurance company was basing its value on the idea that this was a 1996 E350 2WD Cargo Van. No one bothered to actually inspect the vehicle to discover that in reality, this was a 4 Wheel Drive, Waldoch Conversion Van...
The insurance-appointed appraiser worked off the information given to them by the insurance company and put a value on it once again that was not consistent with the facts. They kept putting a value of only $7,800 on this van.
In the end, I was able to educate, inform and succeed in proving the ongoing improper valuation from both the insurance company and their appointed appraiser. I nearly doubled the settlement amount from the initial settlement offer and put that money back into the pocket of this vehicle owner where it belonged.
If I've said it once, I've said it a million times... NEVER take the first offer!!! GET IT APPRAISED... Contact Jim at CFL Auto Appraise for a FREE Consult.
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