Never heard of such a thing until I watched this. So, I just called the body shop who fixed up my BMW and asked the manager if he kew anything about diminished value. Without missing a beat, "Sir, have you ever heard of a youtube channel called vinwiki?" Apparently the rules in GA are somewhat different than IL- I would only have a diminished value claim against a third party or an uninsured motorist. I hit a deer. While he was decidedly uninsured, he is now dead, and I have to wait for his estate to clear probate.
Youd be surprised, watching Ed's videos gave me just enough knowledge about driving Ferraris, Lambos, and Maserati's to get my foot in the door at the local Alfa Romeo/Maserati dealership. Idk if there is necessarily a correlation between the two, but at my interview they were asking trivia type questions about how to start Lamborghinis, How to properly load Ferraris, and stuff like that which I definitely learned from Ed's videos, but I also had the right credentials as well as I was a Jaguar tech for 2 years and a BMW tech for a year and a half. Anyways I'm happy to say I'm about to hit my 1 year mark as an Alfa Romeo technician and I probably wouldn't be today if it had not been for Ed and the boys to show how working in luxury car dealerships can be quite fun, not to mention all the little things I picked up on in these VinWiki videos! Big thanks to the guys @VINwiki
I tried taking a quick exit after a state trooper got me doing 90 in an 80 MPH zone cut through a grassy median to chase me down lol. I had my Radar Detector so I knew exactly what was happening before I even saw him cut through the median so I was like lets see if I can get away... I was also in the middle of no where Montana and he caught up to me before I made it to the stop sign at the off ramp lol. He also questioned where I was going and I told him and he gave me this look like 'Why are you on the off ramp then?' lol, 'I plead the 5th'.
Does it count as running from, if you have to slow down to give them a chance? I imagine nonchalantly parking my sport bike to let the heat die down was a little easier than getting a Ferrari to blend in🙂
Spelling Bee: "The word is Shrewd" Contestant: "Can I get the word used in a sentence?" Spelling Bee: "Ed is a Shrewd negatiator" Contestant: "Definition please" Spelling bee: "Ed"
@@mikenewedge no it's not, he's released a video showing how they moved the whole set not too long ago and you can hardly tell it's a different location
I don't know why... But I ALWAYS get the biggest smile on my face whenever Ed says "shrewd" I always know things are going in his favor once that word comes out!!!
Alec Almuina I was waiting for him to say... Excuse me, I have to take this... Answers the phone.. Says If you call me again, I will find you and I will kill you. I would shit my pants AND die laughing if he did that.
As an insurance adjuster I found this story to be most compelling. I have been on the other side of the diminished value claim where I am explaining to people that they can hire that third party appraiser in order to dispute our offer. Sadly not every one can afford the cost to do this, but for those that can it generally works out in the consumers favor.
@@toddsmith1731 interesting. I have paid several in 13 years, but far less now that I only handle lawsuits. They tend to be a claim that people are just not aware they can make.
@@Dlnqntt I've the car is a Ferrari, Lambo, Rolls, etc there may be a case to make but for 99% of common vehicles that don't cost over 200k, those claims are going to get denied almost 100% of the time.
I always wondered about that!! This is why I so rarely drive my '14 370Z Roadster. It was about 50 grand when new and is still essentially new so its actually retained a fair amount of value. It only has ~10,000 miles on it (I got it "used" with 500 miles on it almost two years ago) and if it got clipped by someone, its value would take a big hit even if the insurance fixed it. I always just thought it was a "tough luck, buttercup" scenario. Going to look into this further. Thanks, Ed!!
The Extreme Experience ad at the end is so cool to me. I think it is very well done, it is very appealing, and it's just so inviting. And I usually hate ads.
Traffic engineer here, I have the same problem but from the opposite perspective. I try and figure out what exactly happened during crashes at intersections to try and improve them and the police crash reports are always missing vital information. A supercar crash wouldn't really factor into our decision because we don't design for rare events, only systemic ones. Love the videos.
Intelligent explanation of diminished value that is presented in a clear manner that allows the topic to be understood. This speaker is simply superb in expressing thoughts in such a manner that the audience does not feel "talked down" to plus he does not waste our time with unnecessary words, ideas, expressions that so often ruin TH-cam offerings. He should be marketing his communications skills as well as automotive skills. One note here--Uninsured and Underinsured coverage on most car insurance policies covers the injury or death of the not at fault driver and does not apply to coverage for repairing or replacement the car itself. Collision coverage covers your car in the event that the at fault driver has no insurance or property damage coverage inadequate for the necessary repair or replacement.
That's incorrect. UMPD is for damage to your vehicle. UMBI is for injury. You can have uninsured/underinsured for both injury and damages to your vehicle. Many states to not allow the injury aspect without the property. Collision will cover if you do not have UMPD or if the amount of damages to your vehicle exceeds the UMPD limits.
I am mesmerized by this channel. On a long talkie video like this, usually I will lose interest and move on to something else. But I find myself listening to the entire video. Every word. Amazing, just amazing.
My grandfather had a new Dino and drive it from Atlanta to Florida and then on the way back a blacked out el Camino was in the right lane right under the speed limit so he goes around them. Then the car rolls down its window pulls down a sign saying "state police pullover" he got a ticket for about 3 mph.
Jimmy Grant I honestly wouldn't have stopped. I would have kept going and called my local police department to make sure that wasn't a creep trying to kidnap me or some shit. Still pretty crazy way to pull someone over nonetheless.
fourseasonsandles---- I live in NY also and while what you say may be true, when your car is damaged, a person is not negotiating with the state, they are negotiating with a insurance company, And with insurance companies you have the option to sue them for a fair settlement . Any small claims court judge can see the logic of diminished value, now with carfax type services available to all.
Ive seen that kind of speed trap alot driving in France, a car, usually a Peugeot - marked or unmarked - with the bonnet up and a cop with a radar gun hiding behind, very sneaky!
Thanks for sharing this story Ed- seems like money left on the table by most people in these circumstances. Because of hearing this story and the possibility of going after DV, I was able to get a DV and LOU settlement of 50k on an Audi R8 v10 spyder.
My wife and I bought a Toyota Tundra in 2014 and 2 weeks after owning it, she was backing out of a parking space at the same time another driver was backing out behind her. the other driver caught the side of her Camry on the trailer hitch of our Tundra and ripped a hole down the side of the Camry like a can opener. Thankfully, there wasn't a scratch on our Tundra as the truck never actually made contact with the Camry. However, we were shocked a couple of years later when we went to trade it in and the dealer dropped $8,000 off our value because, according to carfax, the vehicle was in a rear collision accident. I was furious and called carfax to demand a correction as there was NO DAMAGE and NO CLAIM on our side, so it shouldn't have been reported. Carfax can definitely help when buying a car, but there are de3finetly some flaws in their system!
As Alex Roy once said about police "avoidance" (because evasion is illegal), "Maximum geographical separation" is the best way to avoid unnecessary police encounters.
The 612 is my favorite modern Ferrari (to come out after the F40)... There's a Rubino Micalizzato one for sale in Calgary and it's just gorgeous. Too bad it's not a stick.
Funny video. I was a DV adjuster for an insurance company. A few things to note. DV is not affected by the $ value of damages. For example: A full paint job on a a Lexus CT250 is about $8K. It would get almost nothing in DV for that. The same $8k in structural damage though would raise the DV. DV starting point is the actual cash value at the time of the loss. Also, I think GA is the only state that has first party DV specifically as law (meaning you can collect from your own policy under collision coverage). We do pay it in most States though, because if it goes to court we are going to lose. Interesting, though, is that the formula Ed talks about (which most insurance companies use) is not supposed to be used. As part of the ruling from the SF case the judge concluded that the formula should only be used for members of that suit. Based on the damages you are talking about (replacement of the qt panel, fender, etc...) I wouldn't have had a problem paying out $50k on a $200k car, but I wouldn't pay $12.5k on a $50k car though. The adjuster offering $8k was not a car person. The difference in detail that some one buying a used Ferrari v the buyer of a 2 year old GMC 2500HD Denali is significant. That damage matters more on the Ferrari, and the market reacts differently. I like to think that people are pretty lucky when they get me (as a rep for an insurance company) as their adjuster, because I truly understand and love cars. Most of the people that hold jobs with insurance companies don't know anything about cars beyond what they got in a 2 week training class on claims handling. That training is mostly about process and policy. They have no understanding, or desire to understand, cars and the markets. In 99% of cases I think DV is absolute BS and cash grab. When you start getting into exotics, classics, and nearly new cars though... Completely justified. When you call me about you 2007 Camary, I'm paying you but I realize it's BS. Great videos Ed. Glad that you had someone advocate for you on this, because they adjuster didn't have a clue.
This has to be one of the most practical, real world informational car videos I have seen, and not just for high dollar exotics. The diminished value is the same principle for a Honda, Its just worth less now, and that's a fact a insurance adjustor can not dispute.
Magnum(the body shop) does good work. They did a bunch of work on a GTO I converted to a Monaro years ago. Got a tour of the shop and it was full of high end cars. Ferrari’s, a Ford GT, Aston Martin, etc
It's no longer a record. A guy in Georgia/S. Carolina just got his customer over $76,000.00 in DV. He charged him only $600.00 for the report. After a week (when the Insurance check cleared), the customer sent him a nice tip. This guy is a business associate of mine, who was put out of business (by the largest U.S. insurer) for fixing cars too well and trying to get compensated fairly. He now strictly writes DV's and no one tells him how much he can charge.
I deal with subrogation claims and I deal with this stuff everyday! I deal with every state and know all the laws. We go after loss of use, diminished value and loss of revenue for rental cars
I was hit back in October in the right rear door and quarter panel, I live in Minnesota and am wondering how I would go about getting diminished from his insurance company which in fact is also State Farm.
Man, didn't I see this a day late and a dollar short. Just traded my Audi which had gotten rear ended. From appearances alone, the car was in perfect order. But it had been repaired, thus it could not be certified by Audi which cost me bucks. Thanks for the info. In the event the new Audi gets hit I'll certainly be making inquiries about diminished value. You can always count on insurance companies to look to get over on you no matter what.
2:00 the single calmest and nonchalant description of a police chase.
Ed is one cool operator!
@@mousek801 **Shrewd Negotiator*
Being an owner of many race bikes...I chuckled at those familiar actions... obviously not his first time.. 🙂
With the term "chase" being used loosely!
I thought that would come back later on in the story🤣 turns out it was just a flex lol
"Right in the middle at $48,600" lol I'm dead
JJ J He always does this and I’m already cracking up when he says “and they were shrewd negotiators so we met right smack in the middle at...”
JJ J lmao that shit get me every time
I'm sure they asked for much more than 50k initialy, and the middle was the money they received.
That’s “shrewd negotiation” in a nutshell😂
@@gillesverbruggen5604 .
Never heard of such a thing until I watched this. So, I just called the body shop who fixed up my BMW and asked the manager if he kew anything about diminished value. Without missing a beat, "Sir, have you ever heard of a youtube channel called vinwiki?"
Apparently the rules in GA are somewhat different than IL- I would only have a diminished value claim against a third party or an uninsured motorist. I hit a deer. While he was decidedly uninsured, he is now dead, and I have to wait for his estate to clear probate.
Make a rock band with some friends and call it Ed and the Shrewd Negotiators.
the cloud Or a reality show that shows Ed buying and selling cars.
😆😆
@thecloud1432 that’s hilarious! Great comment my man.
Once again Ol'Ed sucked me in to watch 12mins of information that will never pertain to my life. Loved every minute off it!
+Joseph Cole you never know! Keep hustling and you can get there.
11 minutes
Youd be surprised, watching Ed's videos gave me just enough knowledge about driving Ferraris, Lambos, and Maserati's to get my foot in the door at the local Alfa Romeo/Maserati dealership. Idk if there is necessarily a correlation between the two, but at my interview they were asking trivia type questions about how to start Lamborghinis, How to properly load Ferraris, and stuff like that which I definitely learned from Ed's videos, but I also had the right credentials as well as I was a Jaguar tech for 2 years and a BMW tech for a year and a half. Anyways I'm happy to say I'm about to hit my 1 year mark as an Alfa Romeo technician and I probably wouldn't be today if it had not been for Ed and the boys to show how working in luxury car dealerships can be quite fun, not to mention all the little things I picked up on in these VinWiki videos! Big thanks to the guys @VINwiki
"Shrewd negotiators....Right smack dab in the middle at about $48,600" XD said Ed with the straightest face ever hahaha
Yes!!! Another shrewd negotiator!
Yes. Soon we might need a playlist!
Ed, my guy you are awesome!
It's probably the worst insult Ed throws at some one in the business :D
I want a shrewd negotiator compilation.
I like how rationally he says "I thought that maintaining or increasing that speed would be a good idea
I love how Ed makes a high speed police chase sound like a regular Tuesday drive.
I love how calmly he explained how he raned from the cops 😂
Donovan Greene
God damn..
I need to do what he did.
I also need to drive a Ferrari at 130mph.
I tried taking a quick exit after a state trooper got me doing 90 in an 80 MPH zone cut through a grassy median to chase me down lol. I had my Radar Detector so I knew exactly what was happening before I even saw him cut through the median so I was like lets see if I can get away... I was also in the middle of no where Montana and he caught up to me before I made it to the stop sign at the off ramp lol. He also questioned where I was going and I told him and he gave me this look like 'Why are you on the off ramp then?' lol, 'I plead the 5th'.
Does it count as running from, if you have to slow down to give them a chance? I imagine nonchalantly parking my sport bike to let the heat die down was a little easier than getting a Ferrari to blend in🙂
Ed's stories are the best.
Spelling Bee: "The word is Shrewd" Contestant: "Can I get the word used in a sentence?"
Spelling Bee: "Ed is a Shrewd negatiator"
Contestant: "Definition please"
Spelling bee: "Ed"
Ed keeps clarity and entertainment while talking technical stuff. A good brain and true skill.
Loving the new warehouse decorations. Such a cool place to talk about cars.
Gus Kipper I agree
Bit too much reverb though.
I wish I knew what any of it was xD
It's green screen people...
@@mikenewedge no it's not, he's released a video showing how they moved the whole set not too long ago and you can hardly tell it's a different location
I just love the shrewd negotiations...i always watch them a few times over and it gets me everytime!
I don't know why... But I ALWAYS get the biggest smile on my face whenever Ed says "shrewd" I always know things are going in his favor once that word comes out!!!
That vibrate at 6:00
idgi
And 00:44
Alec Almuina
I was waiting for him to say...
Excuse me, I have to take this...
Answers the phone..
Says If you call me again, I will find you and I will kill you.
I would shit my pants AND die laughing if he did that.
Its Kimmy
@@waitwuttt phone vibrates multiple times throughout the video
Ed always has the best stories
When you get here before the Bitcoin guy, also Ed's back!!
Benjamin H he might be gone. He was starting to catch some heat in these last few videos
Benjamin H probably because Butcoin just dropped in price
lol butcoin
btc: 58000$ 04-03-2021
[HD ReMaster] lol make it $63,000
Ok phones off while filming.
It was Kimi sliding in to Ed's dm' again.
@@superchickenlips1 lul
😂😂
Ed very VERY smoothly said he ran from the cops in the first 2 minutes 😂😂
Man. I remember when this channel had 10k. Its grown so much! Keep up the great work!
Ive been a sub since about 12k
These videos are awesome! Keep them coming!
Ed and Rabbit are hands down the best story tellers with the best stories
As an insurance adjuster I found this story to be most compelling. I have been on the other side of the diminished value claim where I am explaining to people that they can hire that third party appraiser in order to dispute our offer. Sadly not every one can afford the cost to do this, but for those that can it generally works out in the consumers favor.
Ive worked in insurance for 3 years now with two different companies and not once have we paid out on a diminished value claim.
@@toddsmith1731 interesting. I have paid several in 13 years, but far less now that I only handle lawsuits. They tend to be a claim that people are just not aware they can make.
@@Dlnqntt I've the car is a Ferrari, Lambo, Rolls, etc there may be a case to make but for 99% of common vehicles that don't cost over 200k, those claims are going to get denied almost 100% of the time.
I always wondered about that!! This is why I so rarely drive my '14 370Z Roadster. It was about 50 grand when new and is still essentially new so its actually retained a fair amount of value. It only has ~10,000 miles on it (I got it "used" with 500 miles on it almost two years ago) and if it got clipped by someone, its value would take a big hit even if the insurance fixed it. I always just thought it was a "tough luck, buttercup" scenario. Going to look into this further.
Thanks, Ed!!
when I see Ed in the video I know it will be good
Trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Lmfao my old man told me if I ever passed a cop at a dead stop and I was going over 100 mph to floor it and keep going, he was a cop.
Exactly. Only fools pull themselves over. Looking for trouble.. you'll find it lol
It's rather incredible to hear how much the audio quality has improved over the years.
This guy can recall a story like no other
This guy is one of the best automotive story tellers on TH-cam. Earned my sub.
The Extreme Experience ad at the end is so cool to me. I think it is very well done, it is very appealing, and it's just so inviting. And I usually hate ads.
"So I figured maintaining my current speed or perhaps even increasing it, while he accelerated from a dead stop, might be a better solution"
Traffic engineer here, I have the same problem but from the opposite perspective. I try and figure out what exactly happened during crashes at intersections to try and improve them and the police crash reports are always missing vital information. A supercar crash wouldn't really factor into our decision because we don't design for rare events, only systemic ones. Love the videos.
Intelligent explanation of diminished value that is presented in a clear manner that allows the topic to be understood. This speaker is simply superb in expressing thoughts in such a manner that the audience does not feel "talked down" to plus he does not waste our time with unnecessary words, ideas, expressions that so often ruin TH-cam offerings. He should be marketing his communications skills as well as automotive skills.
One note here--Uninsured and Underinsured coverage on most car insurance policies covers the injury or death of the not at fault driver and does not apply to coverage for repairing or replacement the car itself. Collision coverage covers your car in the event that the at fault driver has no insurance or property damage coverage inadequate for the necessary repair or replacement.
That's incorrect. UMPD is for damage to your vehicle. UMBI is for injury. You can have uninsured/underinsured for both injury and damages to your vehicle. Many states to not allow the injury aspect without the property. Collision will cover if you do not have UMPD or if the amount of damages to your vehicle exceeds the UMPD limits.
I am mesmerized by this channel. On a long talkie video like this, usually I will lose interest and move on to something else. But I find myself listening to the entire video. Every word. Amazing, just amazing.
It’s probably the voice. Ed is very suave
Another Ed video!!
Ed is like the car version of "the most interesting man in the world"
I’ve never gotten bored from listening to this man tell stories... amazing.
Ed, you are so well spoken sir! This TH-cam channel is so interesting! Keep it coming with the insurance educational stories!
+Stephen Royal glad these are useful.
Holy crap guys congratulations on all the subs! It seems like only yesterday you guys had 12k!
+808 thanks so much. Please keep helping us spread the word.
I got sucked into watching the first vinwiki video a week ago now I can’t stop watching them lol . Thank you!
Ed crown vic story is what made me interested in vinwiki & I've listened to ever story he's had since then.
I love these videos as you learn so much about cars in an amazing story.
This channel is very quickly becoming my favourite. Keeping this high quality content flowing like you do is awesome. keep it up!
1:48 That is THE smoothest legally acceptable description of running from the cops that I have ever heard.
I just love the ones with ed, his voice is harmony to my ears he should be doing all stories imo
Doxitup ikr, he's so easy on the ears
And good looking too
Doxitup he's annoying as shit
I gotta say: that Ferrari, in that color combo, is just jaw-dropping. I don’t know why, but I love it.
My grandfather had a new Dino and drive it from Atlanta to Florida and then on the way back a blacked out el Camino was in the right lane right under the speed limit so he goes around them. Then the car rolls down its window pulls down a sign saying "state police pullover" he got a ticket for about 3 mph.
Jimmy Grant I honestly wouldn't have stopped. I would have kept going and called my local police department to make sure that wasn't a creep trying to kidnap me or some shit. Still pretty crazy way to pull someone over nonetheless.
Kendrick Craft no that's just Florida speed traps for you
That's crazy here in Tennessee police traps are pretty much just cops hiding on the other side of a mountain or somewhere hard to see from one angle
This is so awesome I think more people need to document what happens during the circumstance of an accident
My Durango hellcat with 178 miles just got plowed into from behind, so friggin sad man.
I had no idea things worked like this. I can't imagine getting a $50k check for crashing my car.
Brett Bilger lol
Can you imagine trying to sell a $100,000 perfectly fine car and only getting $50,000?
Oh look, add the settlement and it evens out.
It also depends on the state. NY doesnt recognize diminished value and therefore insurance companies dont pay out on them.
Uf. Zombie ficccu
fourseasonsandles---- I live in NY also and while what you say may be true, when your car is damaged, a person is not negotiating with the state, they are negotiating with a insurance company, And with insurance companies you have the option to sue them for a fair settlement . Any small claims court judge can see the logic of diminished value, now with carfax type services available to all.
These are great stories. Please keep them coming.
I bet that money always gets spent on car parts.
Ed is so good at exposing everything to a guy like me by not using giant words but also sounding very intellectual
Best story teller on this channel!
When Ed has a lot of work to do, but in the same time he has a story to tell us! (Phone vibrating)
When the shrewd negotiator makes an appearance, you now you´re in for a good one
+Tiago Coelho always!
Thank you so much. I don't even know this was a thing and I'm in the middle of negotiating a claim. Seriously thank you.
So we met right in the middle of 48k. best line every(with context)
I care nothing for cars, don't even have my license yet. But for some reason I can't stop watching your videos with this guy.
Ive seen that kind of speed trap alot driving in France, a car, usually a Peugeot - marked or unmarked - with the bonnet up and a cop with a radar gun hiding behind, very sneaky!
That's actually insane how much that 612 cost to repair! Was going to guess about 50k, but 120k is wild! Glad you were paid out accordingly Ed.
Come on Ed...say it. Mr. Anderson, please!!
Haha. Might have to find a way to work that into one in the future.
If I ever have a movie about my life(which will absolutely never happen lol I'm not important) I want Ed to be the narrator
LMAO, I I knew he was going to throw in the word shrewd negotiator in this story.
Thanks for sharing this story Ed- seems like money left on the table by most people in these circumstances. Because of hearing this story and the possibility of going after DV, I was able to get a DV and LOU settlement of 50k on an Audi R8 v10 spyder.
I love his stories, the way he speaks is so interesting
My wife and I bought a Toyota Tundra in 2014 and 2 weeks after owning it, she was backing out of a parking space at the same time another driver was backing out behind her. the other driver caught the side of her Camry on the trailer hitch of our Tundra and ripped a hole down the side of the Camry like a can opener. Thankfully, there wasn't a scratch on our Tundra as the truck never actually made contact with the Camry. However, we were shocked a couple of years later when we went to trade it in and the dealer dropped $8,000 off our value because, according to carfax, the vehicle was in a rear collision accident. I was furious and called carfax to demand a correction as there was NO DAMAGE and NO CLAIM on our side, so it shouldn't have been reported. Carfax can definitely help when buying a car, but there are de3finetly some flaws in their system!
As Alex Roy once said about police "avoidance" (because evasion is illegal), "Maximum geographical separation" is the best way to avoid unnecessary police encounters.
The 612 is my favorite modern Ferrari (to come out after the F40)... There's a Rubino Micalizzato one for sale in Calgary and it's just gorgeous. Too bad it's not a stick.
+EddieLivesOnLincoln the stick ones are super rare.
We rarely see 612's to begin with, let alone OPO's. Much easier to find a 550 if one wants some 3rd pedal action with a V12.
EddieLivesOnLincoln its not attractive for a ferrari
Carlos Leon What isn't? The 612? To each his own I guess... That scalloped side, that swoop over the trunk lid, the quad taillights...
at 6:50 the audio level gets louder for some reason.
Funny video. I was a DV adjuster for an insurance company. A few things to note. DV is not affected by the $ value of damages. For example: A full paint job on a a Lexus CT250 is about $8K. It would get almost nothing in DV for that. The same $8k in structural damage though would raise the DV. DV starting point is the actual cash value at the time of the loss. Also, I think GA is the only state that has first party DV specifically as law (meaning you can collect from your own policy under collision coverage). We do pay it in most States though, because if it goes to court we are going to lose.
Interesting, though, is that the formula Ed talks about (which most insurance companies use) is not supposed to be used. As part of the ruling from the SF case the judge concluded that the formula should only be used for members of that suit.
Based on the damages you are talking about (replacement of the qt panel, fender, etc...) I wouldn't have had a problem paying out $50k on a $200k car, but I wouldn't pay $12.5k on a $50k car though. The adjuster offering $8k was not a car person. The difference in detail that some one buying a used Ferrari v the buyer of a 2 year old GMC 2500HD Denali is significant. That damage matters more on the Ferrari, and the market reacts differently.
I like to think that people are pretty lucky when they get me (as a rep for an insurance company) as their adjuster, because I truly understand and love cars. Most of the people that hold jobs with insurance companies don't know anything about cars beyond what they got in a 2 week training class on claims handling. That training is mostly about process and policy. They have no understanding, or desire to understand, cars and the markets.
In 99% of cases I think DV is absolute BS and cash grab. When you start getting into exotics, classics, and nearly new cars though... Completely justified. When you call me about you 2007 Camary, I'm paying you but I realize it's BS.
Great videos Ed. Glad that you had someone advocate for you on this, because they adjuster didn't have a clue.
This has to be one of the most practical, real world informational car videos I have seen, and not just for high dollar exotics. The diminished value is the same principle for a Honda, Its just worth less now, and that's a fact a insurance adjustor can not dispute.
Thank you. We try to keep releasing videos that are entertaining and informative.
Ed has great screen presence.
Shrewd negotiators meeting smack in the middle at 48K. This has me dead.
Lol when he phone buzzed but ed is the goat
Two best things in the wolrd, car stories and eds voice
Enjoy your channel. Interesting dialogue and stories. Also enjoy the content
Magnum(the body shop) does good work. They did a bunch of work on a GTO I converted to a Monaro years ago. Got a tour of the shop and it was full of high end cars. Ferrari’s, a Ford GT, Aston Martin, etc
I could listen to Ed all day. he should narrate an audio book.
This guy is great I can listen to him for hours
Ed - really fascinating pure motoring stories. Am loving this channel.
It's no longer a record. A guy in Georgia/S. Carolina just got his customer over $76,000.00 in DV. He charged him only $600.00 for the report. After a week (when the Insurance check cleared), the customer sent him a nice tip. This guy is a business associate of mine, who was put out of business (by the largest U.S. insurer) for fixing cars too well and trying to get compensated fairly. He now strictly writes DV's and no one tells him how much he can charge.
i love how condescending Ed is "shrewd negotiators so they settled at $48,000) ahahahah
Insurance offer: $8,000
Diminished value appraiser: $50,00"
"...met smack dab in the middle at $48,600."
Lol this guy tells the best stories
Shrewd negotiator is my job title. Lol
Ed should narrate audiobooks, so I can listen to him all day
I like the idea of Vinwiki... it could be very helpful to consumers not every accident is the same
I'm sharing this video with all 2 of my friends!
9:05 Thank you very well needed coming from a car dealer!!!
I absolutely love Ed Bolian stories!!! I think you should be narrator for all these videos!!!
Honestly, I'm not into car sales or anything. But it sounds like just a good experience to be involved in a deal with Ed.
This man is one hell of a storyteller
You can hear Ed's phone buzzing at 0:42 lol
I deal with subrogation claims and I deal with this stuff everyday! I deal with every state and know all the laws. We go after loss of use, diminished value and loss of revenue for rental cars
I was hit back in October in the right rear door and quarter panel, I live in Minnesota and am wondering how I would go about getting diminished from his insurance company which in fact is also State Farm.
I love vinwiki. Hands down one of the best apps for people who love cars.
Man, didn't I see this a day late and a dollar short. Just traded my Audi which had gotten rear ended. From appearances alone, the car was in perfect order. But it had been repaired, thus it could not be certified by Audi which cost me bucks. Thanks for the info. In the event the new Audi gets hit I'll certainly be making inquiries about diminished value. You can always count on insurance companies to look to get over on you no matter what.
Great video... I have a few Porsches and I didn't know this insurance exists... Thanks!!!
CANNONBALL tribute crossing in the Brock Yates Challenger.
We're close to the 50th anniversary of his & Dan Gurney's inaugural run.