Accident.. Input desired
#1
Accident.. Input desired
So last night I was hit in the back by a Silverado at an intersection. The light was red and he said his foot slipped off the brake, seemed kind of hard for that but I didn't hear any squells either.
Anyway, the damage is definitely the rear cover and some damage underneath. Not sure it the trunk lid is creased until they straighten it out a little. He hit me square and was high enough that I don't see any damage to the ISS track exhaust .
Anyway, my first estimate came in at a little under 1500 with just an external viewing. Is it worth it to file or pursue a diminished value (DV) claim. I don't believe the total will go over 3K for repair.
Does anyone have any experience at a DV and what might be expected since this is a minor accident? Thanks.
Anyway, the damage is definitely the rear cover and some damage underneath. Not sure it the trunk lid is creased until they straighten it out a little. He hit me square and was high enough that I don't see any damage to the ISS track exhaust .
Anyway, my first estimate came in at a little under 1500 with just an external viewing. Is it worth it to file or pursue a diminished value (DV) claim. I don't believe the total will go over 3K for repair.
Does anyone have any experience at a DV and what might be expected since this is a minor accident? Thanks.
#2
Tech Info Resource
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What does the police report say? I had a similar incident with my 350 - very light tap to the bumper, scratched bumper cover, only a repaint for $600. Carfax had "moderate damage" because the officer screwed the pooch on the report and it cost me $4k when I traded the car in. I didn't know about the moderate damage piece until I went to trade it in. Pissed me off to no end.
#3
Lexus Connoisseur
So last night I was hit in the back by a Silverado at an intersection. The light was red and he said his foot slipped off the brake, seemed kind of hard for that but I didn't hear any squells either.
Anyway, the damage is definitely the rear cover and some damage underneath. Not sure it the trunk lid is creased until they straighten it out a little. He hit me square and was high enough that I don't see any damage to the ISS track exhaust .
Anyway, my first estimate came in at a little under 1500 with just an external viewing. Is it worth it to file or pursue a diminished value (DV) claim. I don't believe the total will go over 3K for repair.
Does anyone have any experience at a DV and what might be expected since this is a minor accident? Thanks.
Anyway, the damage is definitely the rear cover and some damage underneath. Not sure it the trunk lid is creased until they straighten it out a little. He hit me square and was high enough that I don't see any damage to the ISS track exhaust .
Anyway, my first estimate came in at a little under 1500 with just an external viewing. Is it worth it to file or pursue a diminished value (DV) claim. I don't believe the total will go over 3K for repair.
Does anyone have any experience at a DV and what might be expected since this is a minor accident? Thanks.
#4
Not concerned with deductible. Its really a non-issue since he was at fault. He has Farmers and I have USAA. I can go either way and get it repaired and my insurance will refund me the money and go after him if I decide not to deal with Farmers because of a hassle. I know I can pursue a DV claim, just curious if anyone out there has done it and what advice they offer. Thanks.
If there is no police report does it show as an accident on carfax? How does this type of information get reported and recorded against a VIN? I've got 5 days to submit a police report and so far both ins carriers told me its not necessary because liability for this accident isn't in question plus he's admitted fault.
If there is no police report does it show as an accident on carfax? How does this type of information get reported and recorded against a VIN? I've got 5 days to submit a police report and so far both ins carriers told me its not necessary because liability for this accident isn't in question plus he's admitted fault.
Last edited by clifftrail; 02-23-10 at 09:24 PM.
#5
Lexus Connoisseur
Not concerned with deductible. Its really a non-issue since he was at fault. He has Farmers and I have USAA. I can go either way and get it repaired and my insurance will refund me the money and go after him if I decide not to deal with Farmers because of a hassle. I know I can pursue a DV claim, just curious if anyone out there has done it and what advice they offer. Thanks.
If there is no police report does it show as an accident on carfax? How does this type of information get reported and recorded against a VIN? I've got 5 days to submit a police report and so far both ins carriers told me its not necessary because liability for this accident isn't in question plus he's admitted fault.
#7
My wife got hit by a BMW (she was in a Mazda Protege 5). The damage (visual) didn't look so bad. When the body shop lifted the mat in the trunk they noticed the frame was cracked to the extent that the car was declared a total.
Regardless, that's going to lower the value of the car..
Regardless, that's going to lower the value of the car..
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#12
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So last night I was hit in the back by a Silverado at an intersection. The light was red and he said his foot slipped off the brake, seemed kind of hard for that but I didn't hear any squells either.
Anyway, the damage is definitely the rear cover and some damage underneath. Not sure it the trunk lid is creased until they straighten it out a little. He hit me square and was high enough that I don't see any damage to the ISS track exhaust .
Anyway, my first estimate came in at a little under 1500 with just an external viewing. Is it worth it to file or pursue a diminished value (DV) claim. I don't believe the total will go over 3K for repair.
Does anyone have any experience at a DV and what might be expected since this is a minor accident? Thanks.
Anyway, the damage is definitely the rear cover and some damage underneath. Not sure it the trunk lid is creased until they straighten it out a little. He hit me square and was high enough that I don't see any damage to the ISS track exhaust .
Anyway, my first estimate came in at a little under 1500 with just an external viewing. Is it worth it to file or pursue a diminished value (DV) claim. I don't believe the total will go over 3K for repair.
Does anyone have any experience at a DV and what might be expected since this is a minor accident? Thanks.
I would definately file a dimished value claim! It should not hit your insurance I know through the past with State Farm on comprehensive thats what you pay for and plus worth it on a vehicle like the F on me 250 before on quarter panel damage and total value of $2300 I got $2500 back.. so yeah
#15
Lexus Connoisseur
Based on those pics, it looks like the rear body panel got pushed in just a bit which is causing the decklid not to seat square with the quarters. Can you pull up the carpet inside the trunk and see how the floor and the frame rails look?
(My daily grind is a field adjuster for a major insurer...which is why I ask).
(My daily grind is a field adjuster for a major insurer...which is why I ask).