if insurance totalledmy car what will they pay trade in value or dealer / retail selling price

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if insurance totalledmy car what will they pay trade in value or dealer / retail selling price

Asked on July 3, 2009 under Accident Law, Ohio

Answers:

L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 15 years ago | Contributor

They will pay what is referred to as Actual Cash Value, or ACV.  Insurance companies differ, but many base the ACV on Kelley Blue Book or similar resources, comparing the same year, make, model and features.  If you disagree on the value, you can dispute it by providing documentation from dealers, ads on the Internet and newspapers.


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