Massachusetts Certified Appraisers and insurance info
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While
Massachusetts was able to make some strides with motorcycle insurance this year,
the interpretation and institution of the changes
by the industry is not what we expected.
So... in light of this.... a heads up!! Be informed and read
on.....................
For
Stated Value... GET AN APPRAISAL!!!
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ATTENTION
MASS. MOTORCYCLISTS![]()
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Effective
January 1, 2003 there were some changes in the Massachusetts auto insurance that
pertains to motorcycles. Policies may now be written with a stated amount,
however, the industry has taken a stance with regard to this change as follows:
In
the absence of a written certified appraisal; they will take the actual cash
value of the bike, which could most likely be considerably less than what the
"real" value of the motorcycle is.
We can no longer arbitrarily pick a figure out of the air and insure the bike
for that amount without documentation. For that reason, I strongly suggest
that you obtain a "CERTIFIED APPRAISAL" for your motorcycle and
provide your agent with copies of receipts for any additions and upgrades made
to the bike too.
The cost of an appraisal starts at about $200.00.............
Remember; if you've done a ton of custom work to your bike, and the company does
not have a certified appraisal documenting the value of your bike in hand, you
could possibly lose out in the event of a loss; so kindly get one to your agent
along with pictures and receipts.
Insurance
companies are in the habit of paying the lesser of amounts in the event of a
claim; so make sure you insure your bike properly.
If you have any questions, please call me in the office, thank you.
Ride Safe Be Safe… Keep your motorcycle safe!!
Below
are names of appraisers in the area:
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Richard
Beecoff
First
Appraisal Service Peabody MA. 978-531-4461 Richard is a licensed appraiser
specializing in motorcycles, is fair and knows his stuff. He rides and knows
bikes . Tell him I sent
you!
email: RBeecoff@firstappraisalservice.com
web: www.firstappraisalservice.com
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Home
& Auto Appraisal Bureau
42 Freeport Street
Dorchester MA. 02122 ph: 617-288-0172 or 617-288-0174 Licensed for both home and
auto with 6 locations in Massachusetts
Dorchester, MA -
Malden, MA
- Quincy, MA
- West Roxbury, MA
- Avon, MA
- Brighton, MA
email: hmautoappr@aol.com website: www.home-autos.com/contactus.html
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Lenny
Schaeffer
Chop
Shop Customs 781-939-5660(home
8:00 AM until7:00 PM ) . Lenny also offers 24 hour turnaround and damage appraisals
and used to ride. He specializes in custom and modified vehicles- he
does trucks, auto and bikes.
He can even do on site (at an event) appraisals. Limited to 3 each event.
People get $25 off if they mention LISTER INSURANCE agency as well.
He has been in the restoration and customization business 20 years He knows bikes. tell him I sent
you!!
email: chopshopcustoms@comcast.net web: www.chopshopcustoms.com
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Rob
DeGallo
781-331-0113.
Looking for an appraiser to evaluate your custom bikes? For State
Value, or for insurance purposes, not a problem.
email: info@factorycollision.com web: www.factorycollision.com
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Robert
W. Callanan
93 Meridian Street Melrose MA.
02176 781-665-2165 Bob is a licensed appraiser and is very knowledgeable of
motorcycles.
Classic
Car Services Inc. of Cape Cod
405 West Main Street Hyannis,
MA. 02601 508-727-1970 email:
autoholic@attbi.com
Each of these appraisers are real familiar with custom values and know the value of parts and customizing.
Tell each of them that I sent you, and they'll take great care of you!
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