SupraCoup3

Alright, so most of you know how I got hit. The estimate came back @ $3219.44 -- They want me to use used tail-lights & rear bumper assembly. They dream.

But that's not my main beef. The big problem is that I am the primary driver of the car, and I'm not elegable for a loaner or rental in MA because I'm only 18. Insurance doesn't cover it or something. Is there any way around this? They're gonna be replacing the rear 1/4 panel, so it's gonna be in the shop for over a week... They also have to straighten the frame, the LX-470 caught it just right... oh well, gotta love the unibodies. So anyhow, andyone know where you can get a under 25 loaner car in new-england (in NY you can be 18 tho!)


"headaches all ways come with car aches"

lex400sc

Same deal happens to me in CA. When I'm in for an all day service job, I can't get a loaner OR rental car because I'm under 25. It's just a dumb store policy, no laws against it. They figure giving a 19 year old a shiny new RX300 to drive around town, that I'll hit speed bumps going 40mph, try defeating traction control by burning out, off-road!!!, etc. It's understandable from a business perspective. When you're like 21 or 22 the service manager will make exceptions on your behalf (especially when you pull in with a GS430 on dubs). But if you can find a car rental agency that'll rent out to 18 and over, Lexus will/should cover that charge. I believe the dealership only deals through Hertz and Enterprise, which are large national chains that don't rent to 18 year olds.

That sucks about your car.