Repair costs on this damage needed
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Repair costs on this damage needed
Hello all
My car was recently the subject of a violent thunderstorm that resulted in this roughly 30 pound tree branch hitting it from a height of roughly 15-20 feet.
My windshield is cracked. Maybe 12 inches in length.
The part just above the windshield is all dented up
The moonroof/sunroof got shoved in a little.
Anybody with some body knowledge willing to give me an estimate on this would be awesome.
I'm glad I wasn't running around outside or anything. The damage in other neighborhoods was far worse, with entire trunks landing on cars.
Thanks all...
My car was recently the subject of a violent thunderstorm that resulted in this roughly 30 pound tree branch hitting it from a height of roughly 15-20 feet.
My windshield is cracked. Maybe 12 inches in length.
The part just above the windshield is all dented up
The moonroof/sunroof got shoved in a little.
Anybody with some body knowledge willing to give me an estimate on this would be awesome.
I'm glad I wasn't running around outside or anything. The damage in other neighborhoods was far worse, with entire trunks landing on cars.
Thanks all...
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All right. Thanks for that shadowman.
I have full coverage, so I'd like to stick with OEM windshield and anything else I may need, if possible.
Though the 1k deductible will ream me.
I have full coverage, so I'd like to stick with OEM windshield and anything else I may need, if possible.
Though the 1k deductible will ream me.
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damn! looks like your a victim like in that commercial, Sorry to see this happen to you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CocgDJJCBFI&NR=1
Looks to me like that dent will need to be pulled and painted and your sunroof will need some work, windshield will deff be around what shadowman stated. From my recent luck, I believe your looking at over $2000 of damage. I am not an expert or know a whole lot with auto repairs but ive been in a couple situations where the damage did not look that bad but costed way more than expected.
ps. you should lower your deductible
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CocgDJJCBFI&NR=1
Looks to me like that dent will need to be pulled and painted and your sunroof will need some work, windshield will deff be around what shadowman stated. From my recent luck, I believe your looking at over $2000 of damage. I am not an expert or know a whole lot with auto repairs but ive been in a couple situations where the damage did not look that bad but costed way more than expected.
ps. you should lower your deductible
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double check your insurance coverage. collision deductible and non-collision deductible are different. Mine are $1000 for collision and $50 for non-collision. Damage caused by natural disaster should be considered non-collision. Also, if the car is park in your own driveway or street in front of your house, some owner insurance can cover the deductible from car insurance - again, due to natural disaster.
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Yeah I got out relatively lucky. Many other cars all across the boroughs had huge trees or powerlines falling on them. Busy boulevards and streets had to be shut down everywhere too. I will give Geico a call in the morning tomorrow.
If only I had moved my car back a few feet. Anyway, thanks for the advice guys. I'm planning on going through the insurance now. OEM Windshield glass only costs 600-800? I thought it was more like 1700$, or does insurance only cover for the cheaper stuff?
Sorry, pretty noob at this. Never been in an accident or had the need to contact my insurance before for a claim.
Thanks all - will update
If only I had moved my car back a few feet. Anyway, thanks for the advice guys. I'm planning on going through the insurance now. OEM Windshield glass only costs 600-800? I thought it was more like 1700$, or does insurance only cover for the cheaper stuff?
Sorry, pretty noob at this. Never been in an accident or had the need to contact my insurance before for a claim.
Thanks all - will update
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