for all we know MA law may not allow diminished value claims..once again another question he needs to ask his agent.

Sorry I'm not going to read through all the pages of the same comments, but am I the only one who wonders why that mirror is in perfect condition?

OP did mentioned that the white Honda was backing into that parking space and she obviously is a poor driver.

That was funny. This thread has gone viral

This is what you call "class"? :bowrofl:

I think we might see him on TVs most wanted as the Z driving serial killer.

He got offended by the pic I posted, which btw was made by a guy in Georgia, lmao.

I lived in GA for 15 yrs and wasnt offeneded. But Im not from GA.

This crap is still going on? Jeez. Well I vented but hopefully the guy gets his 40th Z fixed to perfect condition. And yes normally I'm very civilized but I'm sick and fricking tired of people thinking they can mess with/damage other peoples' nice cars and somehow get away with it. Like I said hopefully he gets his car back to pristine condition.

oh man. i just read this whole thread. my condolences. perhaps you can get that fixed, an unload it quickly, then get another one. if you want an undamaged car, and can find one. an anniversary vehicle. of all the cars in the parking lot...really? damn!

that said, there are paint shops out there that can spray better than factory. i remember sending out an 88 RX-7, black, for a hood replacement and paint. the hood looked like glass. it was so nice, we had to send the car back so they could wetsand the rest of the damn car to match the new hood's finish.

but prep and knowledge of the paint and the gun are critical. find a shop known for working on Porsches if you have to. those people are picky as all hell.

meanwhile, i registered today specifically to give you this advice, as i work for an ins. co.

file your claim with THEIR insurance co. if you file with yours, they will want your deductible up front. then they will subrogate to retrieve it for you, later. also, going through their insurance company as a claimant gets you a rental car a lot faster, and without expense to you. your rental coverage usually only pays a percentage, if you have it.

additionally, with regard to DIMINISHED VALUE: that is determined AFTER the repairs, and is also paid by the other party's ins. an appraiser comes out to see the car and records shortcomings in the repair, if there are any. the ins. co. then evaluates the mileage, significance of impact, cost of repair, and value of the vehicle. don't expect to get much more than $1k. it really isn't fair at all. but what the hell in life is. good luck, man.

and from now on, park in the last spot, closest to the curb, and tie a pitbull to the bumper. damn non-driving s.o.b's. THIS IS WHY I PLAN TO RHINO-LINE MY ENTIRE TRUCK THIS SUMMER. ding that, kcufers!
Tj

I have a family member going through this right now. Rear ended with less than 100 miles and 5k worth of damage at least. I called my friend who owns their own insurance co, who I have mine through. She said that back around 2003 someone tried to get DM from Commerce insurance and failed. The Mass courts denied it and since then it's been put on the books in Mass that no insurance co has to pay out for DM. Do a Goggle search and you can read the entire court case and decision. Many other states, DC,NC and others down south have started paying DM claims but it won't be easy here in Mass. You will 100% need a lawyer. I hope you have some luck but I think you're going to really have a battle on your hands. My family member is still waiting for their car to finish being repaired. He wants to trade it in asap after it's done and the dealer said it would be a 5500.00 loss to replace the car. It was not a sports car, but his first ever new car and he is devastated. I probably shouldn't give too many details about the case since he is still in the process of doing the claim.

Please keep us up to date on how it goes so and i'll let you know if he has any luck. Perhaps we can help each other out. I think it's time Mass gets with the program and acknowledges these claims. If it was me, i'd be fighting this to the end with a lawyer. Even if I only got a little money, I'd be more hoping to change the law so they have to pay DM for everyone in the future.

And sorry about your 40th, I really love the color combo inside and out. I'm sure a good body shop will make it look great again, just be picky, if something isn't perfect, don't accept the car until it is! And you just can't win anymore when it comes to where we park. I've always park a mile away from the masses, in a corner spot, etc. It's great until a group of teenagers sees it there, all alone, no people watching them, and they key the entire side.. :icon14: Not on my Z, but my Maroon Titan. We're screwed no matter what.

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wow, sucks for the accord!
jk, that sucks...i'd kill her!