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Yesterday at work a fellow employee forgot to put the parking brake on in the company utility vehicle and it rolled down the parking lot to produce thisThe first estimate I got was for $1300. I'm kinda shocked that it is that much. Since it happened on company property with a company vehicle, the company insurance is taking care of it. I'm trying to convince them that the whole car needs to be painted now.

That's a bummer! See if you can get cash from the insurance company so you can do it yourself, then get the parts from a salvage yard or ebay and get the panel painted locally....then keep the balance for the cash and put it in savings for an emergency fund.

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »See if you can get the cash, then get the parts yourself fro ma salvage yard or ebay and get the panel painted locally yourself....then keep the balance for the cash and put it in savings for an emergency fund.Trend seems to be insurance companies are shying away from that as customers tend to make claims and never get their vehicle fixed - at least that is how it is with State Farm. Bumper removed / tail light replaced / weather stripping on hatch / lower passenger side hatch refinished / rear quarter replaced and or bumped + filled / paint blended on bumper to hatch to rear quarter panel$1300 seems about right...

I bet it damaged your exhaust, too. You probably need a to replace it with a performance cat back system.

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »I bet it damaged your exhaust, too. You probably need a to replace it with a performance cat back system. probably damaged all four wheels as well, and from the looks of things the collision knocked your spoilers clean off

And then there is the whiplash injury from just watching it happen!

And the last three replies are why our insurance premiums are so high... (I know, y'allz jokin though)1300 seems about right, it's highly doubtful they would replace the quarter, I suppose they could, but it might be as much if not more work than bumping and filling/fixing it..

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »That's a bummer! See if you can get cash from the insurance company so you can do it yourself, then get the parts from a salvage yard or ebay and get the panel painted locally....then keep the balance for the cash and put it in savings for an emergency fund.I'm not looking to make money on the deal, I just want it done right. The only thing that will actually save me money is if I supply my own taillight. To paint it correctly and make it look normal, almost the entire quarter panel will have to be painted and clear coated. It does suck, but since I work for a State University the insurance is great and it will be done right.

Yeah, things like this are a hassle but that is what insurance is for.

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »I'm trying to convince them that the whole car needs to be painted now.The reason my insurance rates are going up when they should be goin down, thanks.My insurance went up $20 because they raised their annual rates across the board. So instead of being older and a better driver for a longer period I now get to pay a higher rate. Sorry, ranting cause it aggravated me a bit when I saw my renewal.

I'm excited that I'll soon be 25 and the insurance company will send me this huge box of good driving habits that I have been paying through the nose for.

FYI- I think David Hawkins has tail lights for sale on his thread. Maybe some other parts too?

L5K's post reminded me of this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtEp5yc-g3A

raffe, will they be giving you back your broken taillamp? If so, i'd be interested in it. I'm not looking for a new one, just a used broken one and yours is right on the money for what I'm looking for. If they give it back, how much would you be willing to part with it for?

Ouch, I just got some damage in just about the same spot, I'm expecting the same amount of $$$$

Quote, originally posted by Whelan »My insurance went up $20 because they raised their annual rates across the board. So instead of being older and a better driver for a longer period I now get to pay a higher rate. Sorry, ranting cause it aggravated me a bit when I saw my renewal.Our rates in Calif (AAA) went down a little. Maybe it is a state thing or maybe you should shop it.

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »Ouch, I just got some damage in just about the same spot, I'm expecting the same amount of $$$$ You weren't picking fights with Cobalts again?????

Quote, originally posted by jimincalif »Our rates in Calif (AAA) went down a little. Maybe it is a state thing or maybe you should shop it.Tried shoppin it with my agent. Problem is I've been with Progressive for over 7 years so nobody is going to come close to their rates with my customer discount. Now I'm some diamond member with all these extra benefits from them. It's not a crazy increase and its very affordable.

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »Ouch, I just got some damage in just about the same spot, I'm expecting the same amount of $$$$ That isn't fun for anyone.

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »You weren't picking fights with Cobalts again?????Impala... evil Chevys.