My new Z got rear ended!

jwick · 01-26-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ed0157

Hi
My new baby Z is not even 20 day's old and I got rear ended this morning

I am ok just sore due to the hit but I am really mad and sad right now.
Do any off you have any guidance or inputs on diminished value claims? I know the car will get a hit on value and I don't want the insurance company to take take advantage of me.

Thank you all in advance!

What insurance are you dealing with?

And yes there are companies out there that will do a diminished value assessment. You aren't going to get very far with the insurance company without one.

ed0157 · 01-27-2016, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

What insurance are you dealing with?

And yes there are companies out there that will do a diminished value assessment. You aren't going to get very far with the insurance company without one.

Geico, I will look for one and see what they say. Thank you for the info

jwick · 01-27-2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ed0157

Geico, I will look for one and see what they say. Thank you for the info

I was hoping you wouldn't say Geico. They ******* suck when it comes to DV. I fought them on my truck. If you want more than $1k get ready to take them to court. Their standpoint is they save more money by paying a lawyer to fight your claim than paying it out.

birdman71 · 01-27-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

I was hoping you wouldn't say Geico. They ******* suck when it comes to DV. I fought them on my truck. If you want more than $1k get ready to take them to court. Their standpoint is they save more money by paying a lawyer to fight your claim than paying it out.

Lmao coming from State Farm over here...

Sorry OP.. the Lizard don't help no one.

jwick · 01-27-2016, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

Lmao coming from State Farm over here...

Sorry OP.. the Lizard don't help no one.

And not to toot your horn but I hear State Farm is the best when it comes to paying DV. They'll still lowball you at first, cuz that's what insurance companies do, but they ultimately will pay a 'fair' amount.

BoneZ · 01-26-2016, 04:23 PM

I certainly do not approve of this message. ...still dealer tagged. Glad it wasn't more serious. Easier to fix a car's azz than yours.

kenchan · 01-26-2016, 04:38 PM

sorry to see, op.

ive had my share of brand new car damages so i think i know u feel.

did u sing 'like a good neighbor.. '

and birdman popped up suddenly? ..

zguynate · 01-26-2016, 04:54 PM

I hate to see these threads. My 350z got totaled 3 weeks after I paid it off by getting rear ended. It made me sick. Hopefully the insurance will take care of you.

Exhaust · 01-26-2016, 05:17 PM

Wow, not even broken in yet and with dealer tags. Scary part is that if it were me, one I'm a texan and 2, I have a CHL. I love my car but man that would make me crazy!

FNR32 · 01-26-2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ed0157

Hi
My new baby Z is not even 20 day's old and I got rear ended this morning

I am ok just sore due to the hit but I am really mad and sad right now.
Do any off you have any guidance or inputs on diminished value claims? I know the car will get a hit on value and I don't want the insurance company to take take advantage of me.

Thank you all in advance!

Each company has a slightly different process, but it looks like you're in Georgia and the standard is the 17c formula. The amount of diminished value is going to depend on the actual extent of the damages. There is no way to know for sure until all the damage is uncovered and the vehicle has been repaired. Also, the quality of the repairs come into play here. You need to be very picky about who repairs your car. With a hit like that, you've got more than rear bumper damage. You've likely got some rear body panel damage and possible floor damage. No way to be certain until they take it all apart and expose it. Do some research and choose a shop that will do top quality work on both the repairs and the painting. I've spent years working in this industry – happy to help you in any way that I can.

FNR32 · 01-26-2016, 05:21 PM

Also, if you'll PM me and tell me what insurance companies are involved, I may be able to give you more insight. Chances are I've either worked for them or decided their cases in Arbitration.

birdman71 · 01-26-2016, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FNR32

Also, if you'll PM me and tell me what insurance companies are involved, I may be able to give you more insight. Chances are I've either worked for them or decided their cases in Arbitration.

OP, gotta love this forum haha, have insurance specialists to give you insight haha

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sorry to see, op.

ive had my share of brand new car damages so i think i know u feel.

did u sing 'like a good neighbor.. '

and birdman popped up suddenly? ..

I am always popping up random places in weird situations. I told my doctor about it but he doesn't know what the problem is...

Spoiler · 01-26-2016, 05:48 PM

Glad your okay

BuckeyeZ · 01-26-2016, 07:17 PM

I know it doesn't seem like it now, but the damage doesn't look that severe. My guess is a new rear fascia and probably a new crash beam underneath. Hard to say until the fascia is removed......

It doesn't appear to be any damage to the fenders, which would be more complicated to repair. Looks like the hatch is good too. I think it looks skewed due to the fascia being shifted.

Let's us know how the repairs go....hope to see you back on the forum soon!

Adamnthe_z · 01-26-2016, 08:52 PM

Sorry to see the damage OP. Good thing is now you can upgrade your rear bumper to the NISMO bumper or any of your choosing.

01-26-2016, 04:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 54 Posts: 9,301 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684384	I certainly do not approve of this message. ...still dealer tagged. Glad it wasn't more serious. Easier to fix a car's azz than yours. TreeSemdyZee likes this.

01-26-2016, 04:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	sorry to see, op. ive had my share of brand new car damages so i think i know u feel. did u sing 'like a good neighbor.. ' and birdman popped up suddenly? .. DIGItonium, zguynate, Ghostvette and 4 others like this.

01-26-2016, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 75	I hate to see these threads. My 350z got totaled 3 weeks after I paid it off by getting rear ended. It made me sick. Hopefully the insurance will take care of you. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

01-26-2016, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Exhaust Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nowhere Posts: 277 Drives: 2015 AT GM Z Rep Power: 27	Wow, not even broken in yet and with dealer tags. Scary part is that if it were me, one I'm a texan and 2, I have a CHL. I love my car but man that would make me crazy! ed0157 likes this.

01-26-2016, 05:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
FNR32 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Birmingham Posts: 105 Drives: 2014 370Z Rep Power: 15	Also, if you'll PM me and tell me what insurance companies are involved, I may be able to give you more insight. Chances are I've either worked for them or decided their cases in Arbitration. birdman71 and ed0157 like this.

01-26-2016, 05:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 66 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684382	Glad your okay ed0157 likes this.

01-26-2016, 07:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
BuckeyeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Music City Posts: 291 Drives: 370Z BMW M4 Rep Power: 67	I know it doesn't seem like it now, but the damage doesn't look that severe. My guess is a new rear fascia and probably a new crash beam underneath. Hard to say until the fascia is removed...... It doesn't appear to be any damage to the fenders, which would be more complicated to repair. Looks like the hatch is good too. I think it looks skewed due to the fascia being shifted. Let's us know how the repairs go....hope to see you back on the forum soon! __________________ Stillen \| EVO-R \| HPS \| K&N \| Hotchkis \| Modshack Oil Cooler \| SPL

01-26-2016, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Adamnthe_z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 43 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 11	Sorry to see the damage OP. Good thing is now you can upgrade your rear bumper to the NISMO bumper or any of your choosing. ed0157 likes this.

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