i got hit-HELP!!

Zsteve · 05-09-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

This might be totally over the top, but definitely something I would try and do...
But couldn't you take the damaged car, the money you get for the repairs and the money you get for the diminished value all to the dealer and say; "you can have this car as it is, all the money and I want a new 40th..."

They might be able to get a cheaper rate on the repair. And have no emotional problem with it being a perfectly repaired car, which might just make it a good deal for them...

Not sure you can, I think most ins companies write the check to the place doing the fix and not to you. plus the dealer will know you are desperate and make you pay more.

Xan · 05-09-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

Not sure you can, I think most ins companies write the check to the place doing the fix and not to you. plus the dealer will know you are desperate and make you pay more.

Figured as your dealer could be the one repairing it and gets the check and you would say, if you can't do this, just have the repairs done...

Not saying it's a sure thing, but it might be worth a try?

Modshack · 05-09-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

This might be totally over the top, but definitely something I would try and do...
But couldn't you take the damaged car, the money you get for the repairs and the money you get for the diminished value all to the dealer and say; "you can have this car as it is, all the money and I want a new 40th..."

C'mon.....Why pay for depreciation when you don't have to? Betcha that little move will cost you $4K +++. The damage is not that bad. Maybe a little filler and some paint work. If you can't get over that you shouldn't be dirving a new car.

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Originally Posted by ZedZed

It'll probably take you a few weeks before you forget about it completely and you start enjoying your car as if nothing happened. I was the same when some idiot drove into my car, 2 weeks after I had bought it...

Exactly......My car was 5 days and 200 miles old when someone caused $7K damage to it. It's been better than new for awhile now, I got my diminished value check (paid for my mods) and all is like it never happened. Actually, my paint is better than OEM so it was a good score!

Modshack · 05-09-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

Figured as your dealer could be the one repairing it

Lets hope not.....Go to the best body shop in town. This may not necessarily not necessarily be the dealer's if they even have a captive body shop. Body work is body work.....The dealer would have no advantage here unless their shop is a quality one. Not often the case with dealer affiliated body operations..

wishihadnav · 05-09-2010, 03:34 PM

The only real advantage of a "dealer shop" would be the use of oem parts...this is not always the case but seeing how new our cars the aftrmarket sheet metals probly havnt been produced yet..whatevr the case your paint will not and cannot be perfectly matched to the rest of the car due to different paint n baking techniques..id have them try to paint the whole thing instead of color matching..goodluck.

Modshack · 05-09-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

The only real advantage of a "dealer shop" would be the use of oem parts...this is not always the case but seeing how new our cars the aftrmarket sheet metals probly havnt been produced yet..whatevr the case your paint will not and cannot be perfectly matched to the rest of the car due to different paint n baking techniques..id have them try to paint the whole thing instead of color matching..goodluck.

Of course they'll be using OEM parts (any independent shop)...Not enough volume to be knocking off Clones at this stage of the game. This isn't a Honda Civic., besides the OEM body panels aren't that expensive. Paint the whole car? I think not. There's no reason a quality shop can't do a perfect blended match. Can you tell mine's been painted from the doors forward including the hood? Thought not. In person the finish is better than OEM. Don't scare the guy!

Zsteve · 05-09-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Of course they'll be using OEM parts (any independent shop)...Not enough volume to be knocking off Clones at this stage of the game. This isn't a Honda Civic., besides the OEM body panels aren't that expensive. Paint the whole car? I think not. There's no reason a quality shop can't do a perfect blended match. Can you tell mine's been painted from the doors forward including the hood? Thought not. In person the finish is better than OEM. Don't scare the guy!

And I have found that they like to replace parts/panels so they can make more money and make the job easier.

Modshack · 05-09-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

And I have found that they like to replace parts/panels so they can make more money and make the job easier.

Yup...They replaced this hood. Not dented much but it did have a little bow in it. Plus working with aluminum can be tricky. The $535 + paint was cheaper than massaging it back into shape..

wishihadnav · 05-09-2010, 04:14 PM

I'm not trying to scare the guy..this is what I know from experience...past 10yrs in the ins biz and before that 7yrs wholesaling honda/acura parts to bodyshops...I've delt with hundreds of shops...even taken a class on bodyshop repairs..I know how it works on the bodyshop as well as insurance end...its impossible to perfectly color match..it cannot be done...shops can get damn close..I mean really close..but not perfect..half the time nissan can't get the match right..haha..but I think we've have this conv in another thread..

wishihadnav · 05-09-2010, 04:17 PM

Bodyshops can only use parts that the insurance company will approve..some companies will not approve oem parts if aftrmarket/used parts are available..obviously trying to save money..I ran into this all the time unfortunately..

Zsteve · 05-09-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

I'm not trying to scare the guy..this is what I know from experience...past 10yrs in the ins biz and before that 7yrs wholesaling honda/acura parts to bodyshops...I've delt with hundreds of shops...even taken a class on bodyshop repairs..I know how it works on the bodyshop as well as insurance end...its impossible to perfectly color match..it cannot be done...shops can get damn close..I mean really close..but not perfect..half the time nissan can't get the match right..haha..but I think we've have this conv in another thread..

well Ive had my bumper repainted too and Modshacks has been done and you cant tell the difference to the human eye, so OP dont worry it will look fine when you get it back if you go to a reputable shop and not some crappy one trying to make some money.

wishihadnav · 05-09-2010, 04:29 PM

I'm sure it'll come out fine..last year I got sideswipped n 5 panels had to be replaced/fixed..they did a good job for me...they use plastics insteads of bondo now which is better..I did tell the bodyshop to take "extra care" of my car or I wouldn't send them any more business..hahah..

wishihadnav · 05-09-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Of course they'll be using OEM parts (any independent shop)...Not enough volume to be knocking off Clones at this stage of the game. This isn't a Honda Civic., besides the OEM body panels aren't that expensive. Paint the whole car? I think not. There's no reason a quality shop can't do a perfect blended match. Can you tell mine's been painted from the doors forward including the hood? Thought not. In person the finish is better than OEM. Don't scare the guy!

I can tell!

Modshack · 05-09-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

its impossible to perfectly color match..it cannot be done...shops can get damn close..I mean really close..but not perfect..

I'm sorry, but my 2 times experiencing the need for paint work trumps your 10 years of experience. Guess I'm just lucky with the choice of quality shops.

My old TT had the left quarter blended in after a key job, by a Glasurit trained Painter/shop. And this in a Pearl Blue color. You could not tell even if you knew where to look....Just lucky I guess based on your observations..

Zsteve · 05-09-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I'm sorry, but my 2 times experiencing the need for paint work trumps your 10 years of experience. Guess I'm just lucky with the choice of quality shops.

My old TT had the left quarter blended in after a key job, by a Glasurri trained Painter/shop. And this in a Pearl Blue color. You could nit tell even if you knew where to look (hint: it's just above the wheel arch, 8 inch long repair)....Just lucky I guess based on your observations..

some nice memories of my TTs.

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05-09-2010, 03:34 PM	#65 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	The only real advantage of a "dealer shop" would be the use of oem parts...this is not always the case but seeing how new our cars the aftrmarket sheet metals probly havnt been produced yet..whatevr the case your paint will not and cannot be perfectly matched to the rest of the car due to different paint n baking techniques..id have them try to paint the whole thing instead of color matching..goodluck.

05-09-2010, 04:14 PM	#69 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	I'm not trying to scare the guy..this is what I know from experience...past 10yrs in the ins biz and before that 7yrs wholesaling honda/acura parts to bodyshops...I've delt with hundreds of shops...even taken a class on bodyshop repairs..I know how it works on the bodyshop as well as insurance end...its impossible to perfectly color match..it cannot be done...shops can get damn close..I mean really close..but not perfect..half the time nissan can't get the match right..haha..but I think we've have this conv in another thread..

05-09-2010, 04:17 PM	#70 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	Bodyshops can only use parts that the insurance company will approve..some companies will not approve oem parts if aftrmarket/used parts are available..obviously trying to save money..I ran into this all the time unfortunately..

05-09-2010, 04:29 PM	#72 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	I'm sure it'll come out fine..last year I got sideswipped n 5 panels had to be replaced/fixed..they did a good job for me...they use plastics insteads of bondo now which is better..I did tell the bodyshop to take "extra care" of my car or I wouldn't send them any more business..hahah..