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Some asshat stole my 1988 double cab Hilux last month and finally the insurance company have agreed to pay out. Only trouble is they've provided a valuation for my truck that says it's only worth $3000. My Hilux had a 2" suspension lift and 33" KL71s, a new gearbox, recently reconditioned diffs etc. Even ignoring the mods (which I had notified the insurance company of), I can't find a double cab, manual. diesel Hilux for sale for less than about $5000, but the insurance company have now put the onus on be to provide a valuation stating that it's worth more. Does anyone know where I could go to get a valuation - preferably by someone who is going to consider what they actually sell for rather than "oh that's an old vehicle"?

I doubt any valuer would be able to give you written report without seeing the truck first. Since its gone now, it would be subject to finding a friendly valuer happy to put his professional reputation on the line.

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You could try one of these as were recommended to me by NAC insurance for a valuation for my Defender and by all accounts they do it from pictures........

Indie Assessing – 09 443 3475
Auto-car-Tel - 09 576 1558
Banks valuation - 09 4168950
Max wall - 04 384 8399


Hope this helps....

If they think they are that easy to find in that price range ask if they would be happy to supply a replacement.