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Well this pretty much sucks...
Tapped from behind in traffic today. :CRY: Anybody have a recommendation for a shop in Northern Virginia?
UPDATED: Before: http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/before4.JPG After: http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...dium/after.JPG I'm updating my original post to make it easier for new readers. In short, the other driver's carrier covered everything, including the costs to ship the car back up to Connecticut Custom Car so Walt could personally handle the repairs (which he deemed as "minor"). The cost of the repairs was $8,600. The cost to ship the car up and back to CT was $1,700. Walt had done the original body work and, as expected, did a spectacular job (as you can see from the "after" picture above). It's a pleasure working with both him and his family. |
Ouch!!! Sorry to see that. I hope it gets fixed quickly.
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Suppose they were trying to get a closer look? :(
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That really sucks.
Check with the Dark Siders ... they would know. http://www.nvcorvetteclub.com/ http://www5.hamptons.com/licorvette/clublist/clubva.htm http://www.virginiacorvetteclub.com/ Do a Google search on "Corvette Clubs Virginia" and you will find a ton of the Corvette clubs. |
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Thanks -- could of been worse, I suppose. |
Really sorry to see this. Hope everything gets fixed right and quickly. Too bad Ron Randall dosen't make house calls.
Good luck with the repair. |
Curious as to hw their insurance company will handle that?, will you keep us posted on the process?. Also, does ERA sell panels for such accidents?.
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Yecchh... :CRY:
Yes, we'll sell you a trunk lid and a section of the fender. |
That suks!!!! At least it appears cosmetic but none the less I feel for you!!!
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Most ins. co's will not pay when the driver does not have a valid drivers license----unless the vehicle was stolen????
Had the same thing happen to me last summer. Took 6 months & $14,000 to repaint entire car as noone would attempt to repair because of show quality paint job. Best of luck getting it sorted, I hope it will not be as stressfull as it was for me. My best advice would to get any repair agreement fully in writing with a agreed on completion date with penalty clause including every detail of the process documented. Mine was promised in 3 months---NO PROBLEM---took 6 & I had to completely re-assemble myself in order to get the car back so I could drive it this summer. Otherwise I would probably still be waiting for them to finish. Craig |
Sorry to see that happen.
You let them live, eh? |
Soory for the damage to your car
patrickt As long as you are alright, that's the most important thing%/ Pat I know you may not want to hear this but, Looking at the crack going up the side by the trunk lid, it may have taken a harder hit than you are seeing. I don't know who you can trust to repair your car in VA but the best are in Conn. They do about 85% of ERAs paint jobs. If there is any one I have faith in it's Tony. Did He get a ticket? If not press the police to issue one. Find out when the court date is and be there. Talk to the prosecutor. Push hard for no deal. Stupid people should not be driving on the street. He couldn't see you? Raise some HELL!!!:mad: You could have fell to the ground and claimed whiplash.:CRY: Talk to His insurance company and tell them there are NO COBRA Body shops in VA. The frame may be alright but what about under the car and the inner panels. The only way to be sure is grind off all the paint and look for cracks. You have way too much money in the car to settle for a MACCO repair of $249.99. Got a penny?:rolleyes: My car will go back to Tony next year for a complete paint and repair from racing for 10 years. He will match the paint perfect when done.:) Rick L. Send me a private e-mail when and where to call you.
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Finally, an accident thread with an actual report of damages and pictures no less...
There are no structural supports in that area of an ERA. Glass, paint some misc parts should just about cover it. I would estimate $2,000 or so in repairs. Let us know how it goes by updating the thread in the future. Is the trunk lid damaged or scratched? Hard to tell from the picture. |
So, Ernie, along with all your other expertise, your an adjuster as well?.
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:LOL: Yeah, good call from an arm chair and single picture on the computer eh?
Just throwing out some numbers. Any takers on expected repair costs? Maybe we can start a pool. My estimate did NOT include a 'new trunk lid' by the way. I'm assuming some scratches, maybe hinges for alignment and paint. Of course 'paint' is a HUGE variable on final cost. IF, as strictlypersonal suggested, new rear quarter clip AND trunk lid that could push the cost of parts alone near the $2,000 mark. Again, I would assume, glass REPAIR, paint, misc parts. It would be interesting to see how this develops, cost wise. |
Well, what I think I'll do...
... is on Monday talk with my carrier, Grundy, and see if they'll OK my shipping it on up to Bob P. to inspect and then from there on to Connecticut Custom since they did the original work. I plan on placing the claim through my carrier, Grundy, and they can then subrogate back through the other driver's carrier.
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The good part about all of this is that you were not hurt, the car can always be repaired, your life sometimes cannot be if you get my drift...... Bill S. |
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