ICBC writing off damaged RHD's to get them off the road

[luckydad]

Yes, roadblocks are funded by ICBC. 100% true.
The guys who do roadblocks are eager and happy because they get paid overtime by ICBC.
It is not part of a regular day's work.

[pajerry]

They were good to me this week. I filed the claim online so they called me within a couple hrs which was nice. Then the made an appointment to my convenience, and then when I aw super early, they still took me in. The adjuster was easy to deal with. I had some questions regarding why he was taking pictures of the interior(as it was filthy and full of camping gear) and the steering wheel. he said it was to show the airbags didn't delploy.. Im like, uh, there are no air bags! I then explained my concern in the RHD community and he assured me that he was unbiased. He said it was a mechanic and body guy for 27 years and couldn't care less about the politics. He did say that their policies towards the vans and the sports cars are to write them off if possible. He said that in the case of the vans, it was politics, but for the sports cars, they're just plain dangeous. (IMHO its the fact that kids can afford them as a first car that is dangerous)

He gave me an estimate similar to the low quote I had recieved out of three earlier. Im not sure I agree with it 100%, but it seemed close enough. I agreed to get paid out by cash settlement, so assuming they can contact the other parties and policy holders, it should be good to go. He said that if they can't within 30 days, I have to pay a deductable? Thats so retarded. I get hit, and I might have to pay!

[elbosque]

Welcome to ICBC. I had a rear wheel come off after a local tire shop changed over my tires for me. Witnesses saw that the wheel nuts on the other rear tire were almost off or very loose. The ICBC adjuster said they would go after the shop as it was pretty clear what happened. Still I had to pay the deductible until "they were sure they had won the legal battle". In the mean time I had an argument with the estimator on the value of the ruined alloy who told me "it was my fault for buying a JDM". I did go a little ballistic. After that I hear nothing back from ICBC on their legal proceedings with the tire shop and not a cent from ICBC for the alloy.

But that said, i had this one and another instance when a young kid backed into me, and no one from ICBC even mentioned righting off my Safari. Perhaps it is because they know I would not accept them taking it. Everyone should know that ICBC has no right to take your vehicle unless you allow them. You have every right to negotiate a cash settlement plus keeping your vehicle. The only down side is that if you do fix it yourself and have it inspected, it will have rebuilt status. ICBC is a crown corporation with a monopoly. It is not God.

[delicat]

But that said, i had this one and another instance when a young kid backed into me, and no one from ICBC even mentioned righting off my Safari.

I completely forgot you also had a Safari... It's been a few years, do you still have it? We're at 3 now?

[torchard]

Just throwing in my two cents: we recently had an ICBC repair and there was no hint of bias w/ the adjuster. He was curious about parts availability but otherwise business as usual.

--T

[elbosque]

But that said, i had this one and another instance when a young kid backed into me, and no one from ICBC even mentioned righting off my Safari.

I completely forgot you also had a Safari... It's been a few years, do you still have it? We're at 3 now?

Actually only been a couple months. Too much of Spain got you confused ...

BTW, we are at8 now if you include the goldens.

Cheers, John
(aka canuksafari)

[twinotter600]

[/quote]

Actually only been a couple months. Too much of Spain got you confused ...

BTW, we are at8 now if you include the goldens.

Cheers, John
(aka canuksafari)[/quote]

You can't hide here John......

"Once ICBC buys your JDM import, it will never get re-registered in BC again. I believe it's a policy." Policy and law are different. If this policy is RHD specific it will fail in court.

RHD drive write off for minimal damage is happening in other provinces as well...I know of a SWB Safari in Alberta. Fender damage.

Jesse, please save all the paperwork and phone notes from ICBC trying to write off your Safari for a windshield. That is wonderful proof.

You can pry my RHDs from my cold dead hands........but there may be others in front of you trying!

[Super Exceeded]

I can only speak of my own experience but I was hoping that ICBC were going to write my Deli off. As I imported it myself from Japan I was going to make some good money in the deal. Alas, not only did they not write it off, but when I told the adjuster that I thought it was ICBC's policy to write off RHD vehicles he left the room to check. He came back and told me that there was no policy that anyone in that office (Langley) knew about. So thay gave me a work order to get it fixed.

A

[elbosque]

I can only speak of my own experience but I was hoping that ICBC were going to write my Deli off. As I imported it myself from Japan I was going to make some good money in the deal. Alas, not only did they not write it off, but when I told the adjuster that I thought it was ICBC's policy to write off RHD vehicles he left the room to check. He came back and told me that there was no policy that anyone in that office (Langley) knew about. So thay gave me a work order to get it fixed.

A

I have a feeling that this may have more to do with the personal view of the ICBC adjuster or estimator than anything else. In my experience, the adjusters were excellent and fair. I think the one estimator in the Abbotsford ICBC centre likely has a personal vendetta against RHDs just like some mechanics hate everything except FORD, Dodge or GMC. They are just too lazy to learn how to work on or deal with anything else. So, anything else must be crap or dangerous.

[FalcoColumbarius]

I have a feeling that this may have more to do with the personal view of the ICBC adjuster or estimator than anything else. In my experience, the adjusters were excellent and fair. I think the one estimator in the Abbotsford ICBC centre likely has a personal vendetta against RHDs just like some mechanics hate everything except FORD, Dodge or GMC. They are just too lazy to learn how to work on or deal with anything else. So, anything else must be crap or dangerous.

What concerns me is that some of those people are in positions of authority and are clouding Constitutional issues with their own opinions, whether motivated by ignorance (he's left handed, I don't trust him) or greed (I don't like competition of any kind).

Falco.

[lopar]

I agree with the individual locations and/or adjusters, at least I hope that is case........

Courtenay: They forked out over $2700 do replace the door and sidestep on my Land Cruiser Prado about 6 months ago. Between ICBC and the repair shop, it was left up to me to find the more "unique" parts....... but they paid out my cost with the questions or issues.

They need to pick more on the bad drivers, not point the finger at sensible vehicles.......

I just feel we are misunderstood!

I think I need a hug..................