Crashed - Need Advice

Jason · 10-04-2009, 09:19 PM

yea, i'll probably be nowhere near the $20k. so sledge wouldnt help.. i'll go for an estimate tomorrow to have an idea before the insurance adjuster comes out. i'll keep you guys in the loop!

just saw a thread about some guys chicane yellow. apparently some color blind painter f'd it up. ugh. hope that guy gets his situation sorted out. had a similar problem with my last car.

kannibul · 10-05-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

yea, i'll probably be nowhere near the $20k. so sledge wouldnt help.. i'll go for an estimate tomorrow to have an idea before the insurance adjuster comes out. i'll keep you guys in the loop!

just saw a thread about some guys chicane yellow. apparently some color blind painter f'd it up. ugh. hope that guy gets his situation sorted out. had a similar problem with my last car.

Never accept an insurance adjuster's estimates...or accept their payoff check.

Take it to an independent shop (preferrably the dealership), and get a proper "as new" reapri estimate. You might even be able to talk the guys at the dealership and let them you which way you'd want it to go. To be honest, they're more likely to find enough stuff wrong to get the insurance company to total it, even for minor stuff.

JoeD · 10-05-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

You might even be able to talk the guys at the dealership and let them you which way you'd want it to go.

Wrong move. A body-shop would rather not have the car totaled so they get the work/money. If it's totaled, the only one who collects is the owner of the car.

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Originally Posted by kannibul

To be honest, they're more likely to find enough stuff wrong to get the insurance company to total it, even for minor stuff.

If you're at a proper shop, this should make no difference. Everything should be fixed to as-new condition, "even minor stuff", regardless.

Jason · 10-05-2009, 01:00 AM

i went to the courtesy parts site and came up with $5,000 in parts not including electrical stuff and the driver side tire (i couldnt find the price but im assuming an extra $300 bucks). plus labor, paint and all that will probably hit almost $8-10k with miscellaneous parts. maybe another $1-2k on rental costs. I'm being very optimistic. lol.

tomorrow im going to an independent shop. i have a good relationship with the owner so i think the estimate will be extremely thorough and high compared to a quick basic walkthrough.

im also going to a place where an infiniti dealer sends their cars. i went to that shops site and they also do jag, volvo, land rover, for the same dealer chain. im going to check them out too.

i'll also research lambo/ferrari dealers to see where they send their customers and see what they say. i'll check out all three shops' work and see which one i'll go with.

you guys think this is a good plan? should i use another strategy to find a good shop??

kannibul · 10-05-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

Wrong move. A body-shop would rather not have the car totaled so they get the work/money. If it's totaled, the only one who collects is the owner of the car.

If you're at a proper shop, this should make no difference. Everything should be fixed to as-new condition, "even minor stuff", regardless.

Some shops are "less dilligent" than others. Just sayin...

RatedZ · 10-05-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Never accept an insurance adjuster's estimates...or accept their payoff check.

Take it to an independent shop (preferrably the dealership), and get a proper "as new" reapri estimate. You might even be able to talk the guys at the dealership and let them you which way you'd want it to go. To be honest, they're more likely to find enough stuff wrong to get the insurance company to total it, even for minor stuff.

This is a good suggestion, and another thing. I haven't read most of the posts here, but DO NOT LET THEM REPLACE BODY PANELS WITH AFTERMARKET UNITS! Aftermarket body panels do not line up, nor are they the same quality as OEM panels. They aren't made to the same standards. The body lines don't have the same creases, they don't have the same rust inhibitors, and the panels are not as thick.

Blown32 · 10-05-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RatedZ

This is a good suggestion, and another thing. I haven't read most of the posts here, but DO NOT LET THEM REPLACE BODY PANELS WITH AFTERMARKET UNITS! Aftermarket body panels do not line up, nor are they the same quality as OEM panels. They aren't made to the same standards. The body lines don't have the same creases, they don't have the same rust inhibitors, and the panels are not as thick.

I seriously doubt anyone is making aftermarket body parts for the 370 yet?But if they were I'am sure it being a new car a reputable shop would use OEM parts.

cpehaot · 10-05-2009, 01:35 PM

Good that you are not hurt. Maybe not badly anyways, never had air bag punched me in the face, but I heard it painful too. Know how u feel, I had an idiot pumped my in the back when I had my new colorado. Never felt the same when u know it been dmged. Hope insurance people calll it totalled cause it is up to them.

Drive safe and look out for idiots.

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10-04-2009, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	yea, i'll probably be nowhere near the $20k. so sledge wouldnt help.. i'll go for an estimate tomorrow to have an idea before the insurance adjuster comes out. i'll keep you guys in the loop! just saw a thread about some guys chicane yellow. apparently some color blind painter f'd it up. ugh. hope that guy gets his situation sorted out. had a similar problem with my last car.

10-05-2009, 01:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	i went to the courtesy parts site and came up with $5,000 in parts not including electrical stuff and the driver side tire (i couldnt find the price but im assuming an extra $300 bucks). plus labor, paint and all that will probably hit almost $8-10k with miscellaneous parts. maybe another $1-2k on rental costs. I'm being very optimistic. lol. tomorrow im going to an independent shop. i have a good relationship with the owner so i think the estimate will be extremely thorough and high compared to a quick basic walkthrough. im also going to a place where an infiniti dealer sends their cars. i went to that shops site and they also do jag, volvo, land rover, for the same dealer chain. im going to check them out too. i'll also research lambo/ferrari dealers to see where they send their customers and see what they say. i'll check out all three shops' work and see which one i'll go with. you guys think this is a good plan? should i use another strategy to find a good shop??

10-05-2009, 01:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
cpehaot Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 46 Drives: Black STD Z370 Tour Rep Power: 16	Good that you are not hurt. Maybe not badly anyways, never had air bag punched me in the face, but I heard it painful too. Know how u feel, I had an idiot pumped my in the back when I had my new colorado. Never felt the same when u know it been dmged. Hope insurance people calll it totalled cause it is up to them. Drive safe and look out for idiots.