"e36Jeff now drives a ZHP" (e36jeff)
01/11/2018 at 22:48 • Filed to: None
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"e36Jeff now drives a ZHP" (e36jeff)
01/11/2018 at 22:48 • Filed to: None | 0
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Progressive apparently really has their shit together, I had an estimate for repair of the damages from being sideswiped by an F-250 back within 24 hrs of the collision. They are estimating a total of $850 in damages; $510 in labor, $178 in new parts, and $165 in “additional labor.”
I took the wheel off and checked the various suspension parts, they all look to be in good shape, and the wheel has no wobble, so it looks like the bearing is OK.
Got some better shots in the daylight after cleaning off the road grime and the rubber from his tire. It’s actually less damage to the paint than I initially thought, but the paint on the rim is pretty messed up.
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All told thus far this has been surprisingly painless, aside from the guy that hit me trying to claim that I hit him. My car is mechanically fine, I’m not hurt at all, and, as long as Progressive can get his insurance to pay up, I should have $850 for my troubles.
My plan is the buff out the scratches that aren’t on the front quarterpanel, get someone to fix the dent, then repaint the quarterpanel myself and buy a new rim, but I can wait for a sale before I do that.
facw
> e36Jeff now drives a ZHP
01/11/2018 at 23:42 |
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Will they just give you that money? I’d assume even with the estimate, they’d want a shop to take care of everything, rather than giving you some cash and having you figure out how to fix it. Also might be better for you in that it gives you some cover if dent fixing or painting ends up being more than they estimated.
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e36Jeff now drives a ZHP
> facw
01/11/2018 at 23:48 |
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They gave me the option during the call to either take the money and do with it as I please or take it to a shop. I’ll probably pay someone to fix the dent and buy a new rim, but I can deal with painting/buffing the rest of the damage myself.
smobgirl
> facw
01/12/2018 at 00:23 |
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I think you can usually just get the cash if it’s less than half the value of the vehicle (or something similar depending on the insurance company...mine is maybe 40%)
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smobgirl
> e36Jeff now drives a ZHP
01/12/2018 at 00:25 |
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I have to ask, what took the tire rubber off best? Someone swiped that part of my car pulling out of a parking spot and I have never totally gotten the black crap off of my white paint. Not that it matters with the hail damage now, but at least that all matches.
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e36Jeff now drives a ZHP
> smobgirl
01/12/2018 at 01:12 |
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I used a bottle of Groits speed shine that I got ages ago as a gift at a car show, a microfiber towel, and a bunch of elbow grease. Not sure the speed shine did anything other than provide a bit of lubrication but I got all the rubber off in 15-20 minutes or so without too much hassle.