Side Swiped 3 weeks after Purchase

thecooltype · 03-21-2014, 12:33 PM

Bought my car on March 1st..... Three weeks later it is going to the shop.

Last night my car got swiped when the other driver merged into my line. This guy had a new 2013 Camaro with temporary tags like me...lol smh...

He was a honest guy though and his story with his claim (We both have Geico) matched with mine so my car is being fully covered under his policy.

My car goes in on Monday. I am potentially looking at new rims on both sides and bumper paint job.

Am I correct?

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wwc310 · 03-21-2014, 12:37 PM

looks like those orange reflectors really did their job!

sorry about the car man. it actually doesnt look terrible. are they going to replace the rim too? looks like it took a good amount of damage

CruzS4e92 · 03-21-2014, 12:39 PM

sucks man. they may refinish the wheel

FriedPiston · 03-21-2014, 12:40 PM

Sucks to hear, but that's not too bad. Looks like it'll buff right out...

bender rodriguez · 03-21-2014, 12:43 PM

That doesn't look that bad..

I am curious do you have that insurance that gives you a new car if the value is more than a certain amount. Anyone ever have to use that before?

idrift4wd · 03-21-2014, 12:51 PM

not even that bad. I thought the whole side was messed up. looks like it didnt hit the fender. So just a new bumper and rim. Time to upgrade

thecooltype · 03-21-2014, 01:02 PM

I am meeting with the auto adjuster at the shop on Monday. On the phone they did say they'll cover the wheels if needs be.

I am actually surprised the fender wasn't affected. I got hit fairly hard I believe. Man these cars are built STRONG. My last car, an Acura, would have been twisted up.

thecooltype · 03-21-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bender rodriguez

That doesn't look that bad..

I am curious do you have that insurance that gives you a new car if the value is more than a certain amount. Anyone ever have to use that before?

I may be wrong but I thought that's how all insurance works. I have always had full coverage. If the damage is more than the value of the value of the car, they'll give you the KBB value

thecooltype · 03-21-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wwc310

looks like those orange reflectors really did their job!

lol I know right.

bimmette · 03-21-2014, 02:03 PM

Oh man, sorry that happened to your brand new baby! That really sucks!

e92_enthusiast_1 · 03-21-2014, 02:47 PM

Sucks man, gl with the claims process.

ChipB · 03-21-2014, 03:24 PM

I suspect that they will replace or repair the one rim that was damaged, but not "both sides" as you suggested in the first post. Even a fairly beat up rim can be repaired if the damage isn't structural, so I bet that's what they will do in your case.

rbtamms · 03-21-2014, 03:30 PM

The shop probably will not replace anything. They will just refinish the bumper & wheel.

thecooltype · 03-21-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ChipB

I suspect that they will replace or repair the one rim that was damaged, but not "both sides" as you suggested in the first post. Even a fairly beat up rim can be repaired if the damage isn't structural, so I bet that's what they will do in your case.

I expect that they will repair/replace both. I didn't attached pics of the passenger wheel but believe me, it is clearly messed up too from riding the side walk.

Rselby · 03-21-2014, 04:02 PM

I'd worry about front suspension damage, personally... I trust they'll check all that out. It's surprisingly easy to bend suspension bits if the car gets hit the right way...

-Rick

AzureHaze · 03-21-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rselby

I'd worry about front suspension damage, personally... I trust they'll check all that out. It's surprisingly easy to bend suspension bits if the car gets hit the right way...

-Rick

+1. Suspension would be my main concern even though the damage looks minimal. Make sure they get on that OP!

thecooltype · 03-21-2014, 05:00 PM

Will do. Suspension and brake check is top on my list.

bender rodriguez · 03-21-2014, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecooltype

I may be wrong but I thought that's how all insurance works. I have always had full coverage. If the damage is more than the value of the value of the car, they'll give you the KBB value

No they give you bluebook.. So if you bought a car new for 35k they give you used value for a 35k. So you might get 30k.. But with insurance that covers new car replacement they give you new value. It is either 1 or 2 years after purchase. So if you crash your car the end of the year you can walk into the dealer and buy a new car with no money out of pocket.

techietaichi · 03-21-2014, 08:53 PM

That really bites man. but at least it's fully covered. Some people need to go back to driving school.

thecooltype · 03-22-2014, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bender rodriguez

No they give you bluebook.. So if you bought a car new for 35k they give you used value for a 35k. So you might get 30k.. But with insurance that covers new car replacement they give you new value. It is either 1 or 2 years after purchase. So if you crash your car the end of the year you can walk into the dealer and buy a new car with no money out of pocket.

Niceee. That must be an expensive premium on anyone's insurance.

thecooltype · 03-25-2014, 11:58 AM

Update: Brought it in yesterday and just got a call from the shop. The paint job is done and the rims are repaired. I was shocked that it could be done so quickly. They are just waiting on struts now that they ordered to do the alignment. I thought the alignment was still perfect but I understand that there are things they probably saw when the car was lifted.

So far I am liking this car shop. Enterprise and Geico has a office there so I guess they get a lot of work. I just hope it is quality work.

Boostmachines · 03-25-2014, 12:52 PM

Lucky man, I had more damage to mine from a German parking block!

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bender rodriguez Banned 149 Rep 1,995 Posts Drives: Audi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	That doesn't look that bad.. I am curious do you have that insurance that gives you a new car if the value is more than a certain amount. Anyone ever have to use that before?
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thecooltype drive to survive 87 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2017 540 XI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	I am meeting with the auto adjuster at the shop on Monday. On the phone they did say they'll cover the wheels if needs be. I am actually surprised the fender wasn't affected. I got hit fairly hard I believe. Man these cars are built STRONG. My last car, an Acura, would have been twisted up.
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ChipB First Lieutenant 54 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 'vert, 2014 X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Naperville, IL iTrader: (0)	I suspect that they will replace or repair the one rim that was damaged, but not "both sides" as you suggested in the first post. Even a fairly beat up rim can be repaired if the damage isn't structural, so I bet that's what they will do in your case. __________________ F83 M4 convertible, F15 X5 xDrive35i Previous: E93 335i, E36 328iC, E28 528e, E21 320i
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thecooltype drive to survive 87 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2017 540 XI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Update: Brought it in yesterday and just got a call from the shop. The paint job is done and the rims are repaired. I was shocked that it could be done so quickly. They are just waiting on struts now that they ordered to do the alignment. I thought the alignment was still perfect but I understand that there are things they probably saw when the car was lifted. So far I am liking this car shop. Enterprise and Geico has a office there so I guess they get a lot of work. I just hope it is quality work.
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