Well this happened

[aegisdrgn]

Originally Posted by rosol16

So update, they put it 60/40 at fault mainly hers which is nice. The body shop finally has it and finished the estimate. The damage came out to 16k!!!! The insurance company wont total it as its value at 23k. It will be done on Jan 31


Edit: I fought my ticket and ended up getting it dismissed as she actually also received a ticket, two in fact. I did not know at the time as she went to the hospital as "precaution" so the officer couldn't write her a ticket. I found out at court that due to several eye witness account the officer wrote her two tickets one for excessive acceleration and failure to yield. Im not sure why she received the second one as what justifies I have the right of way but needless to say this is why the insurance didn't put me at fault. Thank you USAA

Good for you! I would send "thank you" notes to the witnesses that stayed behind to provide statements to the police officer. Hard to find people who give a rat's ass anymore.

If you look closely at the repair estimate, I have a feeling the majority of the bill is to replace the "SRS" (Safety Restraint System) components - airbags, sensors, seat belts, etc.

[rosol16]

Originally Posted by aegisdrgn

Good for you! I would send "thank you" notes to the witnesses that stayed behind to provide statements to the police officer. Hard to find people who give a rat's ass anymore.

If you look closely at the repair estimate, I have a feeling the majority of the bill is to replace the "SRS" (Safety Restraint System) components - airbags, sensors, seat belts, etc.

I'm sure it is. I haven't been able to see the actual paper estimate haven't logged into my online account just spoke to them on the phone

[acetothermus]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

It's shit like this that makes me amazed that we all haven't killed ourselves by now. Silly people so wrapped up in themselves and getting there first because reasons is going to be the end of us...mark my words.

[rosol16]

Originally Posted by aegisdrgn

Good for you! I would send "thank you" notes to the witnesses that stayed behind to provide statements to the police officer. Hard to find people who give a rat's ass anymore.

If you look closely at the repair estimate, I have a feeling the majority of the bill is to replace the "SRS" (Safety Restraint System) components - airbags, sensors, seat belts, etc.

After looking at the estimate 60% of the repair cost (not including labor) is in the Air Bag and the rear windshield as the bottom of it got some tiny crack in the accident. The windshield was actually more than the air bag

[aegisdrgn]

Originally Posted by rosol16

After looking at the estimate 60% of the repair cost (not including labor) is in the Air Bag and the rear windshield as the bottom of it got some tiny crack in the accident. The windshield was actually more than the air bag

Just one airbag? wow, you got out light! in my repair bill it listed clock spring, driver + passenger airbags, seatbelt explosive bolts + sensors in the seats.

[Braces]

Sounds like this unfortunate situation came out in your favor. Just be happy you weren't injured. It's just a car. It can be replaced.

[DrDuquette]

Originally Posted by acetothermus

It's shit like this that makes me amazed that we all haven't killed ourselves by now. Silly people so wrapped up in themselves and getting there first because reasons is going to be the end of us...mark my words.

Nothing the driver could have done to stop this one. He was even looking out the window.
Notice how the truck didn't even shake when hitting the car.


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[ayilar]

Originally Posted by perryair

its a little late but i'd suggest always setting your sideview mirrors way past how most people set them. if you set them so that as you scan the rearview and hit the end of either side, you pick up immediately at that spot from your sideview, and at the moment your sideview stops as you scan forward, you should be able to see object at the edge of your peripheral vision, and repeat of the other side for basically a 360 degree view. this has saved my ass quite a few times, you don't need 3 rearview mirrors, you need to be able to see when someone is in or accelerating into your blind spot.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...id-blind-spots

Couldn't agree more. Set my mirrors after reading that same C&D article -- doing so has saved me more than once, most recently last week.

[crackcaffeine]

Originally Posted by rosol16

After looking at the estimate 60% of the repair cost (not including labor) is in the Air Bag and the rear windshield as the bottom of it got some tiny crack in the accident. The windshield was actually more than the air bag

i would say the majority of the total cost is labor in rebuilding the unibody rear quarter panel, just from looking at what a pain in the ass it is on B is for build

$16k yeesh...