The curse continues...

[rice_classic]

Add me to the list of the "curse".

Went to play at the track recently. Setup my 10x10 tent and said to myself, "Seems pretty calm, I'll stake the tent after the morning meeting." Then, during the meeting a gust picks up carrying my tent and drags it along the side of my car.

4 large scratches a barely visible dent. I think it will all buff out and I'll probably leave the dent.

To add insult to injury, not only did the tent also break but later in the day some "business man" with metal in his face hands me his card telling me he can repair the scuffs and dent for "$500-600". Seriously?! Some people.

[JLMtm]

Other then the fact it can be fixed don't worry, but stating it as a "salvage title" is the worst part

[deucethemoose]

Won't be listed as salvaged as it wasn't severely damaged or considered a total loss by insurance. The initial inspection puts the repair cost at a just a little over $3,000 but they are going to update me (and the woman's insurance) with a more detailed quote once they start the teardown.

Initial report includes:

Front bumper cover
Left corner support
Grille
Emblem
Left headlamp
Left fender
Left fender liner
Remove opti-guard (reinstall after three weeks post-paint)
Repair wiring harness

Not to mention paint and blend.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by deucethemoose

Won't be listed as salvaged as it wasn't severely damaged or considered a total loss by insurance. The initial inspection puts the repair cost at a just a little over $3,000 but they are going to update me (and the woman's insurance) with a more detailed quote once they start the teardown.

Initial report includes:

Front bumper cover
Left corner support
Grille
Emblem
Left headlamp
Left fender
Left fender liner
Remove opti-guard (reinstall after three weeks post-paint)
Repair wiring harness

Not to mention paint and blend.

Damn, sorry to hear. It won't become salvaged but it will show up in the Carfax.

[deucethemoose]

No carfax either. It was on private property, so the police didn't come out and file a report. No accident report from the police = no carfax accident record.


But I won't be selling it anyways. I hold on to my cars.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by deucethemoose

No carfax either. It was on private property, so the police didn't come out and file a report. No accident report from the police = no carfax accident record.


But I won't be selling it anyways. I hold on to my cars.

If it's going to a bodyshop, it might get reported.

http://www.carfax.com/about/data_sources.cfx

[deucethemoose]

The body shop I brought it to told me they don't report to Carfax.

[tdog227]

If you use Autocheck Vehicle Report it will show any insurance claim attached to the VIN and/or title change from anywhere in the US. CarFax will only show accident reports and bodyshops that turn the information over.....

[3141592ab]

Originally Posted by jimmillion

man the low front end must make it hard for people in giant cars to see, because there's a lot of these stories. - maybe we all should start pulling in instead of reversing in. the trunk should be high enough for them to see hopefully.

The only upside of riced out cars.



See, they aren't all bad. but on a side note.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by deucethemoose

The body shop I brought it to told me they don't report to Carfax.

Originally Posted by tdog227

If you use Autocheck Vehicle Report it will show any insurance claim attached to the VIN and/or title change from anywhere in the US. CarFax will only show accident reports and bodyshops that turn the information over.....

+1

Autocheck has more detail. My point is that when you file a claim, it'll enter the system so quit fooling yourself.

[sho220]

Originally Posted by Wise

Woman + F350 = Recipe for destruction.

I've seen the same thing happen with a dude behind the wheel. Only difference? He tried to take off...owner came out as he was quietly (lol) trying to make his escape...That guy probably learned a lesson; If you're gonna drive a vehicle that screams "LOOK AT ME!!!" (giant gaudy truck, lifted 10 feet in the air, and loud as hell) be careful!

[mRdeMs83]

I hate Starbucks

[zooki]

Hate to bring up an old thread, but how long did it take to get a replacement windshield? I just caught a rock and cracked mine. Wondering if there are even any in the States yet.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Derrickchai39

The other day I brought my girl to the mall, I parked it as far back and in the "darkest' corner, i even cut off the line beside me just in case no one would park beside me!, I come back two hours later, a person parked right beside me. So close i couldnt even get into my car. I was so mad, my gf just laughed she didnt understand. But good thing it was a bmw 3series and the person looked like they took care of their car.

I have this thing where people love to park beside me, even though there are millions of other empty spots everywhere.

Good luck on fixing your car!, If a well known body shop gives you their word theyre gonna fix it, then they usually do a good job, with my past experiences.

haha. i park next to people who do this all the time. if you dont want people to park so close to your car, you s hould park in the middle of the spot. the coolest thing ive ever seen was some old guy trying to get into his vette after i parked in one of his two spots. i unlocked my car and then waited for him to try and squeeze in before i took off.
i really feel sorry for people getting in these crashes but there shouldnt be any sort of entitlement here. not for six figure cars and not for a 25k car either.