Hit and Run

[Blownbyyou]

So on Saturday some asshole hit my car while it was parked overnight on the street. I have full coverage and already have an appointment to get an estimate through some of my insurance companies approved shops.

Pics are below, I think for sure I am going to fix the mechanical by myself as its just a trailing arm/sway bar end link/alignment. I might try and buff it out and see how crappy it actually looks and then determine from there. My question how much do you think the quote is going to be for?

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[Mook]

god people fucking suck.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

That's really fucking cute. Assholes

 

[Blownbyyou]

god people fucking suck.

Yeah, I was hungover and I came out to see that... I wasn't happy!

I am really trying to see how much insurance thinks its going to cost to fix...

Also does Ed Morad still do his thing? I am thinking about just getting new doors from him...

 

[PANDA]

The driver side of the car will need to be R+R along with whatever mechanical issues. Probably a replacement or fixed wheel also.

 

[syP]

god damn, adam.. that blows


and yes, ed does his thing still

 

[Blownbyyou]

Yeah,

I wasn't really too happy about this considering I have had nothing but shitty car luck in the last three years....

Bike Stolen
Car Broken into (I left it unlock stole an ipod touch)-My fault
Car Broken into via a smashed window, stole my money and hidden credit car
Truck Broken into via smashed window, nothing to take.
And now this!


Ill probably call him in the next couple of days and see if I can not loose money on this deal!

 

[BrianG]

Morad's shop should still be dealing in these parts I think. That estimate is probably going to be for ~$3000 if I had to guess.

 

[Spivitz]

Really Fucking sucks. Sorry man, hope you get it sorted out cheap.

 

[Blownbyyou]

Damn! 3k? If so Ill just pocket that shit and fix it myself with Ed Morad Parts......

 

[Yaj Yak]

3k is definitely what I would guess too... The entire side of your car is getting painted.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

My door and fender had a much smaller gouge than that and the quote was $1500. That's nearly double the length of mine.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Werd. The quarter glass and back glass will be removed, so clear coat can wrap... No parts will be replaced. From the pics that's all fixable... I'd say 2-3 hrs on each door, 3 on the quarter and an hour on the bumper cover... Front fender will probably get blended as well unless the blend can stay on the door


Edit. Shit. I did not see the mechanical parts... 3k for sure.

 

[Blownbyyou]

Is it worth fixing it? I am thinking about just buffing it out/getting new doors from Ed, and just pocketing the rest...

Its an 07 with 75k on it... This is literally my beater (and only car for now)...

 

[BrianG]

If it is only a beater and you truly don't care what it looks like, then submit the highest estimate you can get, and just get some used lateral and trailing arms to throw on and fix the wheel alignment.

 

[Sprayin]

Yeah,

I wasn't really too happy about this considering I have had nothing but shitty car luck in the last three years....

Bike Stolen
Car Broken into (I left it unlock stole an ipod touch)-My fault
Car Broken into via a smashed window, stole my money and hidden credit car
Truck Broken into via smashed window, nothing to take.
And now this!


Ill probably call him in the next couple of days and see if I can not loose money on this deal!

At a certain point it goes beyond bad luck. If all that happend to me I'd be looking for a new place to live.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

So you're going to claim this on your insurance and then pocket the money? That might be the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

Either get it all fixed or don't claim it, buff it best it can be and replace the mechanicals on your own dime.

 

[Blownbyyou]

If it is only a beater and you truly don't care what it looks like, then submit the highest estimate you can get, and just get some used lateral and trailing arms to throw on and fix the wheel alignment.

I already order trailing arms and shit from Rockauto...love that place!

At a certain point it goes beyond bad luck. If all that happend to me I'd be looking for a new place to live.

I did! I moved from WrigleyVille(motorcycle), to Lincoln Park (Vehicles Broken into), Ukrainian Village (car smashed). Next year its a house with a Garage in the Burbs... F THIS SH*T

So you're going to claim this on your insurance and then pocket the money? That might be the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

Either get it all fixed or don't claim it, buff it best it can be and replace the mechanicals on your own dime.

How is this dumb? If I can make it look okay without loosing any money why should I?

Why wouldn't I claim it? Its not like my insurance company is going to drop me or raise my rates significantly(I already asked)......

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I bet they raise your rates more than you think........

 

[BrianG]

So you're going to claim this on your insurance and then pocket the money? That might be the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

Either get it all fixed or don't claim it, buff it best it can be and replace the mechanicals on your own dime.

How is that dumb? He's getting compensation for damage incurred to an insured posession. It's completely up to his discression what he decides to do with the compensation.

 

[torquelover]

Looking at the scratches, almost look like it got hit multiple times. Or is it from the other car's wheel rotation?

Sucks for sure, this happened to me once. You have had too many issues living in the city. Maybe if you do get bodywork done, wait until you move?

 

[Fish]

Pay to have insurance, only to not use insurance. That IS the dumbest thing Ive ever heard.

FWIW, that is exactly what my Regal looked like and they totalled it out, minus the front door. Only difference is my car was a 97 where yours is 04+. My estimate was $3800 for my damage.

 

[Blownbyyou]

Looking at the scratches, almost look like it got hit multiple times. Or is it from the other car's wheel rotation?

Sucks for sure, this happened to me once. You have had too many issues living in the city. Maybe if you do get bodywork done, wait until you move?

In all honesty I think I am just going to fix the mechanical myself, then buff it out/replace the door and see what it looks like and then decide from there. I don't want a hoopty ride, but 4k to fix that is ridiculous in my opinion!

Pay to have insurance, only to not use insurance. That IS the dumbest thing Ive ever heard.

FWIW, that is exactly what my Regal looked like and they totalled it out, minus the front door. Only difference is my car was a 97 where yours is 04+. My estimate was $3800 for my damage.

I agree with not using the insurance!

Are you serious about yours not even having the front door damaged and it being that high?

I dropped it off last night, I should hear something later today on the total, its going to be interesting to say the least!

 

[yjmud]

unless they can find out who hit it I wouldn't claim it, it is a shitty deal but that is what I would do

 

[Yaj Yak]

So you're going to claim this on your insurance and then pocket the money? That might be the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

Either get it all fixed or don't claim it, buff it best it can be and replace the mechanicals on your own dime.

why?


tons of people have insurance for exact reasons like this. shit happens to their car... they pocket money. wambam.

and if you switch providers quick enough the new guys won't notice you were in an accident i'd bet.