{"id":5161,"date":"2024-11-07T23:50:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T07:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?p=5161"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:03:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T20:03:24","slug":"your-guide-to-agreed-value-car-insurance","status":"publish","type":"car-insurance","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-insurance\/your-guide-to-agreed-value-car-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Agreed Value Car Insurance: What It Is and Who Needs It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You might have spent years restoring your classic Mustang or finally saved up for that limited-edition sports car. But what happens if it gets totaled? With a standard <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-does-full-coverage-car-insurance-cover\/\">full coverage insurance<\/a> policy, you might get a check for far less than your car is actually worth. That&#8217;s where <strong>agreed value insurance<\/strong> comes in. For owners of classic, collector or specialty cars, it can be a financial lifesaver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-jerry-live-text-wrapper\">\n  \nJerry has helped <span style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"wp-block-jerry-live-text\">126,041<\/span> <strong>drivers<\/strong> get car insurance, include those with agreed value car insurance. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about it and whether it&#8217;s the right choice for your car.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-md-rounded-3xl has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:160px;aspect-ratio:5\/2;min-height:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1828\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-49111 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:59% 73%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"59% 73%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-scaled.jpg 1828w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-900x1260.jpg 900w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-400x560.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-40x56.jpg 40w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-driving-179x250.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1828px) 100vw, 1828px\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c861c09bfe2c0a1b0d66db8aa59bdf2e\" style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\"><strong>Jerry pulls up to 20 quotes from top rated carriers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-system-sans-serif-font-family has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\">Compare quotes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is agreed value car insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agreed value insurance is a type of coverage where <strong>you and your insurance company agree on your car\u2019s value before a loss occurs<\/strong>. If your car is totaled or stolen, you&#8217;ll receive that pre-determined amount, minus your deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This differs significantly from standard car insuranc<\/strong>e, which typically pays out based on <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/actual-cash-value-acv\/\">actual cash value<\/a> (ACV). This is what your car is worth in the market at the moment of loss, factoring in depreciation. For classic cars, collectibles and modified cars that hold or increase in value, <strong>standard car insurance can leave you shortchanged<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-carrier-reviews-pros-and-cons\">\n  \n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-7 md:flex-row md:gap-6\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col gap-3 md:gap-4 wp-block-jerry-carrier-reviews-pros-and-cons-item\">\n  <div class=\"flex flex-row items-center gap-3 border-b border-zinc-200 pb-4 md:pb-5\">\n    <span class=\"iconify text-primary text-2xl i--thumb-down\"><\/span>\n    <div class=\"font-circular text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 md:text-2xl md:leading-6\">\n      Agreed value insurance won\u2019t cover:    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<div class=\"marker:text-primary font-circular text-base text-gray-600 *:!m-0 *:!pl-6 [&amp;_li&gt;*]:pl-2\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Mechanical breakdown or wear and tear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Accidents that occur during racing or track events.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Commercial use or <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/rideshare-insurance\/\">rideshare<\/a> activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Intentional damage or fraud.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-thumb-up text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> If you own a car worth more than its &#8220;book value\u201d, whether due to rarity, condition, modifications or collector appeal, agreed value coverage is essential to protect your investment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who needs agreed value car insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agreed value coverage isn&#8217;t for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-carrier-reviews-pros-and-cons\">\n  \n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-7 md:flex-row md:gap-6\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col gap-3 md:gap-4 wp-block-jerry-carrier-reviews-pros-and-cons-item\">\n  <div class=\"flex flex-row items-center gap-3 border-b border-zinc-200 pb-4 md:pb-5\">\n    <span class=\"iconify text-primary text-2xl i--thumb-up\"><\/span>\n    <div class=\"font-circular text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 md:text-2xl md:leading-6\">\n      Consider agreed value car insurance if you own:    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<div class=\"marker:text-primary font-circular text-base text-gray-600 *:!m-0 *:!pl-6 [&amp;_li&gt;*]:pl-2\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Classic or antique cars.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Restored or modified cars with significant investment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Limited-edition or rare production models.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Exotic or luxury sports cars.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Vintage trucks, motorcycles or specialty cars.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-list-item *:my-0\">\n<p>Any car that has a value that goes up, rather than depreciates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-thumb-up text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> Even if your car isn&#8217;t a &#8220;classic&#8221; by traditional standards, agreed value coverage can cover cars with aftermarket modifications, performance upgrades or restoration work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-separator-jerry-default-fw\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more: <\/strong><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/sports-car-insurance\/\">Sports car insurance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-separator-jerry-default-fw\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Jerry helps with agreed value car insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right agreed value policy means comparing options from specialty insurers who understand collector cars. That&#8217;s where Jerry comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jerry is a licensed insurance broker that helps you compare quotes from top carriers in minutes, no lengthy forms or phone calls required. Simply download the app, answer a few questions about your vehicle and Jerry will show you side-by-side quotes, fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\">Skip the hassle. Jerry finds competitive quotes in minutes.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to determine your car\u2019s agreed value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting the right agreed value is important. <strong>Too low and you&#8217;re underinsured, too high and you may overpay for coverage<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s how to get it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d9e42b50 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);line-height:1\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb Gather all documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Purchase receipts or bill of sale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Restoration invoices and parts receipts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Photos of the car, including the exterior, interior, engine bay and undercarriage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Professional appraisal, if your insurer requires one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);line-height:1\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Research market values<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Use online resources like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hagerty.com\/valuation-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hagerty\u2019s valuation tool<\/a> to determine your car\u2019s value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Research recent auctions and collector car listings for similar cars to yours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1.5rem;background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.645), 24px);line-height:1\"><strong>\ud83e\udd1d Work with your insurer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Specialty insurers understand the collector car market. They&#8217;ll review your documentation and may suggest adjustments based on their expertise. Be prepared to justify values that exceed typical market ranges, especially for rare configurations or extensive modifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-check-border text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Jerry recommends:<\/strong> Review and update your agreed value annually. Classic car values can change significantly, and you want your coverage to reflect current market conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-separator-jerry-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more: <\/strong><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/classic-car-insurance\/\">Collector car insurance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-separator-jerry-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What affects the cost of agreed value insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s some good news: agreed value coverage through specialty insurers is <strong>often cheaper than you&#8217;d expect<\/strong>. Because collector cars are typically driven less frequently and stored securely, they present lower risk than daily drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Factors that affect your agreed value car insurance costs include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list m-0 list-none\"><li class=\"flex flex-row wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list-item\">\n  <span class=\"iconify text-primary i--circle-arrow mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span>\n  \n<div class=\"flex-1 *:my-0\">\n<p>Agreed value amount. Higher values mean higher premiums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"flex flex-row wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list-item\">\n  <span class=\"iconify text-primary i--circle-arrow mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span>\n  \n<div class=\"flex-1 *:my-0\">\n<p>Your location and where the car is stored.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"flex flex-row wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list-item\">\n  <span class=\"iconify text-primary i--circle-arrow mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span>\n  \n<div class=\"flex-1 *:my-0\">\n<p>Driving record and experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"flex flex-row wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list-item\">\n  <span class=\"iconify text-primary i--circle-arrow mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span>\n  \n<div class=\"flex-1 *:my-0\">\n<p>Annual mileage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"flex flex-row wp-block-jerry-custom-bullet-list-item\">\n  <span class=\"iconify text-primary i--circle-arrow mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span>\n  \n<div class=\"flex-1 *:my-0\">\n<p>Deductible amount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-highlight-point-paragraph flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 rounded-lg p-6 has-gray-pink-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"iconify i--shield-check-border text-primary rotate-0 text-base mt-0.5 shrink-0 self-start\"><\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content grow text-sm\">\n<p><strong>Jerry recommends:<\/strong> Get quotes from multiple specialty insurers, as rates can vary significantly. You can use the Jerry app to compare car insurance quotes, fast.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"max-md:mx-full-bleed wp-block-jerry-full-bleed\">\n  \n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-md-rounded-3xl has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:160px;aspect-ratio:5\/2;min-height:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-67864 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lifestyle3.png\" style=\"object-position:51% 71%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"51% 71%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lifestyle3.png 620w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lifestyle3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lifestyle3-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lifestyle3-84x56.png 84w, https:\/\/jerry.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lifestyle3-374x250.png 374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2adf0f3b3da763c637f1a27c4a8fb322\" style=\"font-size:clamp(17.371px, 1.086rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.752), 27px);\"><strong>It only takes 2 minutes to sign up at Jerry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-system-sans-serif-font-family has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/signup\">Compare quotes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"!mbs-12 !mbe-12 wp-block-jerry-faqs\">\n  <!-- Title -->\n    <h2 class=\"medium-title text-black mb-1.5 pt-12 uppercase\">\n    faq  <\/h2>\n  \n  <!-- Accordion -->\n  \n<div class=\"max-w-screen-lg my-6 [&amp;_li:last-child]:border-b-0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-accordion\">\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Is agreed value insurance more expensive than standard auto insurance?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Not necessarily. Because collector cars are typically driven less and stored securely, specialty insurers often charge lower premiums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \ud83d\udccb <strong>Do I need an appraisal to get agreed value coverage?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Not always. Many specialty insurers no longer require formal appraisals (professional evaluations of your car&#8217;s worth) for standard collector vehicles. They may accept photos, purchase receipts and restoration documentation instead. High-value or heavily modified vehicles may still require professional appraisals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \ud83d\ude97 <strong>Can I get agreed value coverage for the car I use daily?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Generally, no. Agreed value policies typically require the vehicle to be a secondary car used for limited purposes, like car shows, pleasure driving and events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \ud83d\udcc8 <strong>What happens if my car&#8217;s value increases after I set the agreed value?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>You should contact your insurer to update your agreed value. Some policies include an inflation guard that automatically increases coverage annually.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \ud83d\udd27 <strong>Does agreed value cover modifications and custom work?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Yes, that&#8217;s one of the main benefits. Unlike standard ACV policies that may not recognize aftermarket modifications, agreed value coverage can include the full cost of custom work, performance upgrades and restorations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        \ud83d\udd11 <strong>Can I keep my totaled car and still get paid?<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Yes, many specialty insurers offer &#8220;cherished salvage&#8221; options. 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