Totaled or not

Thenewbrilliant · 03-22-2013, 05:47 PM

Hey Guys,

I was driving my daily driver last night and was tboned by a 1999 Ford Expedition.

Is my car totaled or not? 2011 Jetta 2.5SE, 35k miles.

Get your vote in and I will let everyone know when I hear from the insurance company!

I vote yes!

FstAzzWhip · 03-22-2013, 06:26 PM

I'm willing to bet Insurance and body shop will push hard to repair this. The body shop will say its repairable then just keep getting supplements which my hit the value of having had it totaled.

That's just my guess.

asdflkijd · 03-22-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FstAzzWhip

I'm willing to bet Insurance and body shop will push hard to repair this. The body shop will say its repairable then just keep getting supplements which my hit the value of having had it totaled.

That's just my guess.

This. Mainly depends if there was severe structural damage.

douwe22 · 03-22-2013, 06:46 PM

airbags went off, most likely totaled.

Thenewbrilliant · 03-22-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FstAzzWhip

I'm willing to bet Insurance and body shop will push hard to repair this. The body shop will say its repairable then just keep getting supplements which my hit the value of having had it totaled.

That's just my guess.

yeah statefarm is sending a employee to the towing lot to assest the damage. we will see...

m34SPD · 03-22-2013, 09:42 PM

Are you using state farms preferred body shop? If so, they will fix it with junk yard parts.

hookandpull · 03-22-2013, 10:30 PM

Air bags deployed usually always means totalled

Rselby · 03-23-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jattditutti

Are you using state farms preferred body shop? If so, they will fix it with junk yard parts.

Agree. DO NOT use a State Farm approved shop. Odds are good you'll get a sub-standard repair, or a fixed car that in fact should be totaled instead.

It's your car, you have the right, as provided by state law, to get your car repaired at any facility you choose. Common sense says it's probably a good idea to choose one that's not in bed with a big insurance company....

m34SPD · 03-23-2013, 12:32 PM

I always use Haury's in Lake City when it comes to insurance. Insurance companies hate dealing with them because they don't half ass the repair. Haury's will most likely total the car.

Thenewbrilliant · 03-23-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jattditutti

I always use Haury's in Lake City when it comes to insurance. Insurance companies hate dealing with them because they don't half ass the repair. Haury's will most likely total the car.

thanks for all the comments and recommendations. I was not going to use state farms body shop I had one in mind downtown that does mostly bmw and benz body work if it actually does go to get repaired.

Thenewbrilliant · 03-23-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Thenewbrilliant

Quote:

Originally Posted by jattditutti

I always use Haury's in Lake City when it comes to insurance. Insurance companies hate dealing with them because they don't half ass the repair. Haury's will most likely total the car.

thanks for all the comments and recommendations. I was not going to use state farms body shop I had one in mind downtown that does mostly bmw and benz body work if it actually does go to get repaired.

I thinkn I will call Haurys for sure they look really legit. if statefarm doesnt total the car I will be surprised

Thenewbrilliant · 03-23-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Thenewbrilliant

Quote:

Originally Posted by jattditutti

I always use Haury's in Lake City when it comes to insurance. Insurance companies hate dealing with them because they don't half ass the repair. Haury's will most likely total the car.

thanks for all the comments and recommendations. I was not going to use state farms body shop I had one in mind downtown that does mostly bmw and benz body work if it actually does go to get repaired.

I thinkn I will call Haurys for sure they look really legit. if statefarm doesnt total the car I will be surprised

m34SPD · 03-23-2013, 11:10 PM

I wouldn't. Insurance adjusters are scumbags.

AlanAZ · 03-26-2013, 04:35 PM

http://bellevueautorebuild.com/

I had my BMW here (and my Audi before), they do excellent work..

BMW, Mercedes, all the European certifications. Check their website.

E91 Hoarder · 03-26-2013, 10:16 PM

I also vote for Haury's. Had my Lexus repaired there a while back. They do an exceptional work.

gsmurf · 03-27-2013, 12:14 AM

I used Haury's before on my last e90, Insurance did not want to total it. I have them tow it to Haury's and Haury's totaled it.

Diesel Pimpin' · 03-27-2013, 11:22 AM

I took a car to Haury's once because my rims got stolen and car got keyed. I had to fight insurance about the rims because I had a Mini MC40 with OEM BBS. Got the car back and noticed they just painted over the dents. Thought they would've asked about it first. Then I noticed they never put the GB logo on the hatch and the BBS were a different set. I have no hate on Haury's though because it was Insurance that screwed up I am sure. Plus, at that point I just wanted to get rid of the car. Paint came out beautiful too.

mrbillytalent · 03-27-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Pimpin'

I took a car to Haury's once. Rims got stolen and car got keyed.

Wow, sounds like a dangerous place

Diesel Pimpin' · 03-27-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbillytalent

Wow, sounds like a dangerous place

<- that's me at the moment. Sorry, I should proofread before I post. I took the car there because the rims got stolen.

jwzimm · 03-27-2013, 02:28 PM

I used Metro Auto Rebuild in Seattle. They are top notch and recommended by BMW Seattle. If it is too far I suggest contacting BMW of Bellevue and see who they use. They can only send their cars out to BMW certified shops so it would be a good source of info.

Rselby · 03-27-2013, 02:33 PM

This was about 12.5K in damage to get it fixed right:

The car was sideswiped. No airbag deployment. The at-fault driver was uninsured, and the repair work was covered by State Farm under the uninsured/under-insured motorist component of my policy.

The work was done at Haury's. The car came out looking great. State Farm, however, was a royal pain in the arse to deal with on this fix, and their refusal to cover parts of the repair work resulted in a lawsuit that took over 2.5 years to settle.

I'd be amazed if your car wasn't totaled.

-Rick

Romanian nightmare · 03-27-2013, 02:41 PM

I say she's a gonner.....

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03-22-2013, 05:47 PM	#1
Thenewbrilliant Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Mineral White M235i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (-1)	Totaled or not Hey Guys, I was driving my daily driver last night and was tboned by a 1999 Ford Expedition. Is my car totaled or not? 2011 Jetta 2.5SE, 35k miles. Get your vote in and I will let everyone know when I hear from the insurance company! I vote yes! Attached Images
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FstAzzWhip Private 6 Rep 58 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA/NJ iTrader: (1)	I'm willing to bet Insurance and body shop will push hard to repair this. The body shop will say its repairable then just keep getting supplements which my hit the value of having had it totaled. That's just my guess.
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douwe22 dual Afe intake/ cobb/ forge dv's/ 94 oct. 10 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 335xi, 2008 x5 4.8i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: niagara region iTrader: (1)	airbags went off, most likely totaled.
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m34SPD Picture me rollin' 307 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: e36 m3, e39 m5, f80 m3 CS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0)	Are you using state farms preferred body shop? If so, they will fix it with junk yard parts.
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hookandpull Lieutenant 18 Rep 560 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (2)	Air bags deployed usually always means totalled __________________ 19" DPE GT7's, BMS DCI, AA 3" catless downpipes, AE catless catback, JB4 G5, ETS 7" FMIC, AR Charpipe with dual -10 meth injector bungs, HFS4 Aquamist meth kit, Alpina TCU flash, M3 pedals, LED interior kit...
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m34SPD Picture me rollin' 307 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: e36 m3, e39 m5, f80 m3 CS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0)	I always use Haury's in Lake City when it comes to insurance. Insurance companies hate dealing with them because they don't half ass the repair. Haury's will most likely total the car.
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m34SPD Picture me rollin' 307 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: e36 m3, e39 m5, f80 m3 CS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't. Insurance adjusters are scumbags.
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AlanAZ Captain 40 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	http://bellevueautorebuild.com/ I had my BMW here (and my Audi before), they do excellent work.. BMW, Mercedes, all the European certifications. Check their website. Last edited by AlanAZ; 03-27-2013 at 03:39 PM..
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E91 Hoarder Captain 123 Rep 852 Posts Drives: E91 AWD, E91 RWD, E90, X535i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: On the Road iTrader: (8)	I also vote for Haury's. Had my Lexus repaired there a while back. They do an exceptional work. __________________ "Let me see what I can do... sir"
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gsmurf First Lieutenant 9 Rep 332 Posts Drives: F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (9) Garage List 2011 328i Xdrive [0.00]	I used Haury's before on my last e90, Insurance did not want to total it. I have them tow it to Haury's and Haury's totaled it.
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Diesel Pimpin' I heart D-TUK 6 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	I took a car to Haury's once because my rims got stolen and car got keyed. I had to fight insurance about the rims because I had a Mini MC40 with OEM BBS. Got the car back and noticed they just painted over the dents. Thought they would've asked about it first. Then I noticed they never put the GB logo on the hatch and the BBS were a different set. I have no hate on Haury's though because it was Insurance that screwed up I am sure. Plus, at that point I just wanted to get rid of the car. Paint came out beautiful too. Last edited by Diesel Pimpin'; 03-27-2013 at 12:40 PM.. Reason: My sentence structure is really failing me after I got an iPhone
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jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	I used Metro Auto Rebuild in Seattle. They are top notch and recommended by BMW Seattle. If it is too far I suggest contacting BMW of Bellevue and see who they use. They can only send their cars out to BMW certified shops so it would be a good source of info.
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03-27-2013, 02:33 PM	#21
Rselby Private 8 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2012 328xi Touring M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0)	This was about 12.5K in damage to get it fixed right: The car was sideswiped. No airbag deployment. The at-fault driver was uninsured, and the repair work was covered by State Farm under the uninsured/under-insured motorist component of my policy. The work was done at Haury's. The car came out looking great. State Farm, however, was a royal pain in the arse to deal with on this fix, and their refusal to cover parts of the repair work resulted in a lawsuit that took over 2.5 years to settle. I'd be amazed if your car wasn't totaled. -Rick __________________ 2012 E91 xDrive Touring M-Sport 2004 E46 325Ci Dinan \| 2004 E46 330Ci 2001 E39 540i 6-spd \| 2000 M Roadster 1999 E36 M3 Coupe
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03-27-2013, 02:41 PM	#22
Romanian nightmare Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Alpine Weiss Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South iTrader: (0)	I say she's a gonner.....
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