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Specialty and agreed-value ideas for modified cars

Standard actual-cash-value coverage may not fit a car with rare parts. Some specialty products use agreed value instead.

The short version

  1. Agreed value is set in advance with the insurer.
  2. Specialty policies can have usage limits.
  3. Ask before you assume a standard policy fits.

Actual cash value reminder

Standard policies often pay market value minus depreciation.

Agreed value

You and the insurer settle on a number up front, with documentation.

Usage rules

Hobby policies may limit daily commuting or mileage.

Talk to a licensed agent

Only they can say what products exist for your car.

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