Money for Recent Significant Improvements, But Not for General Maintenance

 
On a tune-up or other light mechanical work, you are probably not going to get much money added. However, if you recently had significant work (not just a maintenance brake job) or something substantial repaired or added, such as a new air conditioning unit, or a head gasket replacement and valve job, then you are going to get about 25 percent of the cost back if the work was within 10 months and would have enhanced the life of the vehicle by improved mechanical condition.
 
As with the Vehicle Repairs, you are likely going to work with a different adjuster for salvage from the one handling your recovery for bodily injury. You will obviously visit with this adjuster regarding damage to your automobile. Just stay away from discussion of the facts of the accident or your injuries. There is no need to discuss those topics.