211 CMR 133.05 - Determination of Values

Current through Register 1466, April 1, 2022

(1) Actual Cash Value. Whenever the appraised cost of repair plus the probable salvage value may be reasonably expected to exceed the actual cash value of the vehicle, the insurer shall determine the vehicle's actual cash value. This determination shall be based on a consideration of all the following factors:

(a) the retail book value for a motor vehicle of like kind and quality, but for the damage incurred;

(b) the price paid for the vehicle plus the value of prior improvements to the motor vehicle at the time of the accident, less appropriate depreciation;

(c) the decrease in value of the motor vehicle resulting from prior unrelated damage which is detected by the appraiser; and

(d) the actual cost of purchase of an available motor vehicle of like kind and quality but for the damage sustained.

(2) Salvage Value. Whenever the appraised cost of repair plus the probable salvage may be reasonably expected to exceed the actual cash value, a staff or independent appraiser licensed pursuant to 212 CMR 2.00 shall complete a total loss report on a form that has been filed with the Division of Insurance. If the claimant retains title to the vehicle, the appraiser shall obtain bids from two geographically convenient licensed salvage companies. The average of the two bids shall be used as the salvage value. The appraiser shall provide to the claimant the names and addresses of the potential salvage buyers, the amount of each salvage estimate used by the appraiser in computing the salvage value, and the expiration dates of offers, if any, made by potential salvage buyers.

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