Would you feel the same way or am I overreacting?

axmea? · 03-29-2016, 03:14 PM

Pics of the bumper?

Insurance company's obligation is to repair unless virtually impossible to fix. You can demand all you want but they are not obligated to replace. What they are not allowed to do is hand it back to you and it is not to your liking because it is not visually and functionally back to its original state. If not fixed or repaired to your standard, they must fix. Do your research on who will be fixing your car. You are not obligated to go to their network and can choose where to take your car for repairs.

Edit: You can also cash out. Depending on the amount you agree to take, you can get a new bumper such as the '15+ Nismo or a replica amuse or Fuji and just add more out of pocket to paint and install. At 1200 to 1500 you will have more than enough to do it.

barncobob · 03-29-2016, 03:24 PM

get the dealer out of the equation, they are looking out for themselves

quarryninja · 03-29-2016, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Why are you taking it to a dealership for body repairs? Do you buy cars at a body shop?

Take it to a body shop and get it done right.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

some dealers have an in-house bodyshop..

Indeed, this is the case here.

I know some dealers subcontract for repairs but in this case they have a dedicated body shop inside the dealer.

I know you might have some amazing bodyshops in the US (specially in Cali) but where I live our options are kind of limited. Is it sad that we consider the dealer our best option for repairs?

(rhetorical, I know it is).

quarryninja · 03-29-2016, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Insurance company's obligation is to repair unless virtually impossible to fix. You can demand all you want but they are not obligated to replace. What they are not allowed to do is hand it back to you and it is not to your liking because it is not visually and functionally back to its original state. If not fixed or repaired to your standard, they must fix.

Unfortunately, yes that's what they told me. They only change the part if they can't fix it. When I inspect the car I'm hoping to find something I can make a deal out of so I can get a new one instead.

As for pictures, these are the only ones I took. I took them in the shade so you can't really see much.

Thanks for all your replies, I really appreciate all the input

stansens · 03-29-2016, 05:33 PM

Maybe go for the payout then go where you like for repairs. In Canada you would never get a new bumper for that damage. I probably would have had a heart attack however so I do feel for you. Bottom line is get the best settlement available and try to live with the outcome. Hope the other guy has nightmares over it since I've read that some members carry firearms in their cars!!!

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03-29-2016, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
stansens Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 146 Drives: 2016, 370z Rep Power: 193	Maybe go for the payout then go where you like for repairs. In Canada you would never get a new bumper for that damage. I probably would have had a heart attack however so I do feel for you. Bottom line is get the best settlement available and try to live with the outcome. Hope the other guy has nightmares over it since I've read that some members carry firearms in their cars!!! birdman71 likes this.

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barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	get the dealer out of the equation, they are looking out for themselves