Grrr... I got side swiped today

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by guybo

My part? I haven't heard of any courses on how to properly drive in a straight line. I'll look into it though

I think he is talking about defensively driving. Often times aggressive drivers give an indication of what they're about to do (come in to your lane, slam on brakes etc) so if you'd already taken note of an aggressive driver near you drive more defensively.


Obviously that was a forum comment, with no insight in to your particular situation, but I think that is what he was getting at. Driving on the highway is not always "properly driving in a straight line." We all know that.


Sorry about your car.

[guybo]

Originally Posted by BRZ_Willy

Sounds like you were around 275 headed towards I4. Or headed the other way in the properly named "malfunction junction". I moved over to the other side of the bridges in Pinellas so I didn't have to deal with all the terrible drivers on the way to work. Now I have a nice 15 minute ride to work each day.


Worse part is the no fault insurance bull crap here in Florida. I was rear ended by a motorcycle in my previous vehicle. Yes a MOTORCYCLE. He didn't have insurance so it was up to me to pay for a lawer and file a civil claim to get the money to fix my car... Terrible laws here.

275 westbound just before the howard frankland where it's still 2 lanes. If he has insurance, his insurance will pay for it, if not, I won't try to pursue a claim through my insurance, but I'll pursue him in small claims court. It's no-fault but if someone hits you, you can go after the other person's insurance. He has a 2014 Tacoma and a job, I am assuming he's got insurance although according to his FB he's not exactly gainfully employed and a little bit of a loser so who knows.

He's the type of guy who flexes his bicep while taking a selfie. It's in his FB photos

[Overdrive]

Had a similar experience recently, just posted about it elsewhere. I had a lot more damage going on, had to replace the headlight, fender, wheel well liner, signal, the trim around the signal, side marker, bumper, repair long scratches on the door (could have turned into a door replacement but didn't), and get an alignment. Parts, paint, and labor it came out to almost $3800. Since for you it looks like you're talking fender and bumper only (and they may even be able to repair the fender if it's not mangled), and an alignment, I wouldn't expect your cost to pass $2000, and I'm trying to stretch it a bit.

One thing you'll need to watch for, wherever you bring it, is probably the blending of the paint to match the rest of the body. White may be a very tough one to get right.

[BRZ_Willy]

Yet another reason to not have social media... seriously though best of luck to you man.

[guybo]

Monday I'm getting the estimate then I can start planning more. I figure $1000-2000, ish. Aftermarket bumper for sure (just for a different look) and if the fender needs replacing, I may go aftermarket there too. And I've been wanting to get an alignment and install the camber arms for the rear that I have laying around too so no time like the present.

Gotta make lemonade