Would you consider this car totaled?
12-26-11, 09:25 PM
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This is nothing compared to some of the cars i've seen in the past that got fixed - you wouldn't tell the difference...
Not totalled, IMO
Pretty much anything can be repaired, and if it's being done properly, it will drive right again. Finding someone that can actually properly repair a car with significant frame damage can be pretty tough though. Most places won't get it right, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. It's just often times significantly cost prohibitive to repair the car.
But in this case, it actually doesn't look all that bad. Most of the damage is up pretty high, so the frame might not be too badly damaged. That being said, I wouldn't think any estimates/quotes should be getting thrown around without an estimator doing up a complete estimate. Sounds odd.
Jeff
But in this case, it actually doesn't look all that bad. Most of the damage is up pretty high, so the frame might not be too badly damaged. That being said, I wouldn't think any estimates/quotes should be getting thrown around without an estimator doing up a complete estimate. Sounds odd.
Jeff
12-26-11, 09:47 PM
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But yea, the frame looks like its dented a tad.. that car is for sure gonna be jacked up..
12-27-11, 12:01 AM
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I've been through this before , had an accident very very similar to yours , 4 airbags deployed , and MINOR chassis damage , Engine 100% clean , the hit was very low thats why engine was ok but chassis took a slight bent to the right .
anyway the car was fixed in a shop that has a reputation for fixing this kind of accidents, and tbh doesn't feel different at all .
so is it fixable ? Definately yes , I did it because I didn't have any other choice , I had a damaged car and 8000$ in my hand from insurance .
the car right now :
I've been through this before , had an accident very very similar to yours , 4 airbags deployed , and MINOR chassis damage , Engine 100% clean , the hit was very low thats why engine was ok but chassis took a slight bent to the right .
anyway the car was fixed in a shop that has a reputation for fixing this kind of accidents, and tbh doesn't feel different at all .
so is it fixable ? Definately yes , I did it because I didn't have any other choice , I had a damaged car and 8000$ in my hand from insurance .
the car right now :
12-27-11, 12:44 AM
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12-27-11, 07:01 AM
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I'll just get to the point...
After a horrible car accident, the insurance company transported my car to one of their body shops. They valued the car at 30K (Even though it definitely isn't), and offered the body shop 15K to fix the car. The adjuster still hasn't seen the car, but according to them, they can repair it for 15K.
Personally, I know this car will never drive the same again. They kept explaining that everything will look exactly how it was, even though I kept saying it will definitely not drive the same.
This week they are taking apart the car to see if it'll exceed the 15K limit the insurance company has given them and only then can they mark the car as total, but from their PoV, it won't.
I don't know about you guys, but I don't think 15K will cover parts and labor. Is there anything I can do to get the insurance to consider this car a total?
Note: All the front airbags are deployed and the windscreen is cracked.
It is a 2010 IS250.
After a horrible car accident, the insurance company transported my car to one of their body shops. They valued the car at 30K (Even though it definitely isn't), and offered the body shop 15K to fix the car. The adjuster still hasn't seen the car, but according to them, they can repair it for 15K.
Personally, I know this car will never drive the same again. They kept explaining that everything will look exactly how it was, even though I kept saying it will definitely not drive the same.
This week they are taking apart the car to see if it'll exceed the 15K limit the insurance company has given them and only then can they mark the car as total, but from their PoV, it won't.
I don't know about you guys, but I don't think 15K will cover parts and labor. Is there anything I can do to get the insurance to consider this car a total?
Note: All the front airbags are deployed and the windscreen is cracked.
It is a 2010 IS250.
I had the same thing happen to me a few years back. Car go towed to an "approved" body shop where their adjusters said it was fixable. What you have to understand at this point is that that only way the "approved" body shop will make money is if they fix the car. If they total it they wont make any money, so their decision is biased. When i realized this i towed the car to another reputable dealership of my choice and had them look at it and then requested an insurance adjuster come look at. In the end they TOTALED the car. My car was 2009 Acura TL Type-S with 6k miles on it... so i was in the same boat as you are... I hope you have GAP insurance!
12-27-11, 07:52 AM
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12-27-11, 07:59 AM
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syndrax: I can recoment a really good body shop. He's worked on all of my families cars and friends cars and they have all been very satisfied with his work. If you are interested let me know and I can give you the contact information. Here is a rundown on the repairs hes done.
My IS (twice one for a minor rear end tap and another two months ago)
mothers inlaws rav4
father inlaws nissan rouge
many of my sisters car (she's accident prone) lol
and many of my friends whom a couple of own IS's so he has experience with our cars.
Ohh and he'll probably with work with you if you want OEM parts as the insurance company will pay for aftermarket.
12-27-11, 08:49 AM
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My experience (my car was hit and the person had coverage with Progressive) is that Progressive will warranty the repairs for 10 years on any kind of paint issues, installation issues, etc. and I have that in writing. You have to take it to one of their authorized repair shops which also so happened to be a place that I wanted to take it to in the first place. I actually tested that warranty and brought back the vehicle because the bumper was starting to rust where the drill hole was for the back up sensors. It was repaired promptly, no questions asked.
12-27-11, 09:07 AM
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My experience (my car was hit and the person had coverage with Progressive) is that Progressive will warranty the repairs for 10 years on any kind of paint issues, installation issues, etc. and I have that in writing. You have to take it to one of their authorized repair shops which also so happened to be a place that I wanted to take it to in the first place. I actually tested that warranty and brought back the vehicle because the bumper was starting to rust where the drill hole was for the back up sensors. It was repaired promptly, no questions asked.
Also the part about taking the car back after many years is also true. My wife had her car repaired back when she had Statefarm. The clear is now pealing and the hood has rust spots state farm is covering the repairs again.