Inspection garage did some serious damage to the EVO
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thats what everyone has said to me so far. people are like "man I would have flipped out" or "they would be taking me away in handcuffs" but what would that solve and how would that help the situation any? the answer is it wouldn't.
Accidents happen, its not the first time something like this has happened and I'm sure it won't be the last. don't get me wrong, I am upset this happened because my car is out of my hands for who knows how long and I'm now driving around a damn colbolt instead of MY car.
Yes its an EVO but if you look at the big picture its still just another car.
Accidents happen, its not the first time something like this has happened and I'm sure it won't be the last. don't get me wrong, I am upset this happened because my car is out of my hands for who knows how long and I'm now driving around a damn colbolt instead of MY car.
Yes its an EVO but if you look at the big picture its still just another car.
Cheers to you!
Some states use rollers. They did in VA until recently when they switched to only checking the OBD-II for CELs.
AlwaysInBoost, you're basically paying the state. The inspection station doesn't get much, and they don't have a clue if your car is AWD - it doesn't have an AWD sticker on it anywhere, does it? Yes, it would still be their liability if they put it on the 2wd rollers, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't at least have some common sense and check. I thought every Evo owner knew to check that when getting an emissions inspection...
AlwaysInBoost, you're basically paying the state. The inspection station doesn't get much, and they don't have a clue if your car is AWD - it doesn't have an AWD sticker on it anywhere, does it? Yes, it would still be their liability if they put it on the 2wd rollers, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't at least have some common sense and check. I thought every Evo owner knew to check that when getting an emissions inspection...
I like how you handled the situation. I would have done the same.
So many people come in here and say they would go crazy/get violent/throw a hissy fit, but in reality, you know damn well most of them wouldn't.
So many people come in here and say they would go crazy/get violent/throw a hissy fit, but in reality, you know damn well most of them wouldn't.
A couple words of advice.
1. Go to the emission shop tomorrow and pick your car up. There is no reason to leave it there and it will only lead to further damage.
2. At the time of pick up get the owner to sign a form that says he is responsible for the repair bill and the damage was his fault.
3. Research a good body shop and take it there to ber fixed.
4. Send bill to owner, or take him along when you drop the car off and then the repair company will have his cc number and you will not have to worry about a lawsuit to collect your money.
Go back to enjoying driving the evo
1. Go to the emission shop tomorrow and pick your car up. There is no reason to leave it there and it will only lead to further damage.
2. At the time of pick up get the owner to sign a form that says he is responsible for the repair bill and the damage was his fault.
3. Research a good body shop and take it there to ber fixed.
4. Send bill to owner, or take him along when you drop the car off and then the repair company will have his cc number and you will not have to worry about a lawsuit to collect your money.
Go back to enjoying driving the evo
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The kid that did it must be sh$tin his pants. He definitely not going to be working there anymore... Depending on how they handle it, the cost can range. If they plan to just bang uo the dents and try to bend the door frame back to original or close to it or if they plan to get you a whole new door. I still say it will cose then couple of Gs to be on the low side. But then again, it shouldnt matter since they are covering it all. I say rack up the bill $$ 
~Chug
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I've never heard of I-car before, where are they located?
I don't know much about body work but from looking at the damage I don't think you can bend that back straight. A new door seems like the only option and I will not accept delivery of the vehicle until it's done 100% to my satisfaction.
I don't know much about body work but from looking at the damage I don't think you can bend that back straight. A new door seems like the only option and I will not accept delivery of the vehicle until it's done 100% to my satisfaction.