1st accident. I swear these cars are cursed
May 19, 2012, 07:11 PM
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1st accident. I swear these cars are cursed
Well it finally happened. Hoped it wouldnt have happened this soon. Some chick hit my car in the parking lot at Petsmart today. 2012 GSR with barely 2000 miles on it.
To her credit she left a note with her insurance info on my windshield. She tried to find me for 30 mins until we finally left Petsmart and she was able to flag me down as I approached my car. And believe it or not a cop was driving by and I flagged him down so I didnt have to wait for a cop.
It just sucks as I'm sure anyone would feel bad. The damage isnt too bad but it looks like the passenger rear finder, rear rim, side skirt, and rear passenger door will need to be replaced or painted or both. The cop said it looked like less than a $1000 in damage. He must have thought I was driving a 2000 Corolla like she was or something.
What ticks me off the most is that now the vin is going to show an accident on it. I saw someone else here had an accident with their 2012 MR. Someone recommended that they file a deppreciation value or something to that affect. Is this something I can do? How does that work?
To her credit she left a note with her insurance info on my windshield. She tried to find me for 30 mins until we finally left Petsmart and she was able to flag me down as I approached my car. And believe it or not a cop was driving by and I flagged him down so I didnt have to wait for a cop.
It just sucks as I'm sure anyone would feel bad. The damage isnt too bad but it looks like the passenger rear finder, rear rim, side skirt, and rear passenger door will need to be replaced or painted or both. The cop said it looked like less than a $1000 in damage. He must have thought I was driving a 2000 Corolla like she was or something.
What ticks me off the most is that now the vin is going to show an accident on it. I saw someone else here had an accident with their 2012 MR. Someone recommended that they file a deppreciation value or something to that affect. Is this something I can do? How does that work?
cars can't stay mint forever
May 19, 2012, 08:08 PM
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May 19, 2012, 08:24 PM
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Does anyone know about that diminished value claim thing? How it works and what qualifies it?
May 19, 2012, 08:40 PM
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so you're handicap or you just want to **** off old people?
i would never want to park by someone who is disabled. they usually need more room to get out and swing their door really wide.
i would never want to park by someone who is disabled. they usually need more room to get out and swing their door really wide.
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May 19, 2012, 08:59 PM
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The disabled do usually need more room. Overall most the handicap spaces have spacing between them. In my city atleast.
Hard to see in this pic but they usually put space with lines across it so you have room to move around
May 19, 2012, 09:10 PM
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That is unfortunate, especially with so little miles. It is very cool that the lady that hit you did the right thing and waited to tell you, I'd bet many people would just take off. Good luck with the repair!
May 19, 2012, 09:14 PM
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Yeah I'm handicap and I park there legally. I guess if I wasnt then the accident would be my karma for being non handicap and parking in that space
The disabled do usually need more room. Overall most the handicap spaces have spacing between them. In my city atleast.
Hard to see in this pic but they usually put space with lines across it so you have room to move around
The disabled do usually need more room. Overall most the handicap spaces have spacing between them. In my city atleast.
Hard to see in this pic but they usually put space with lines across it so you have room to move around
gotdamned shame
...why are so many people worried about whether he's legitimately parking in a handi-capable space? personally i don't give a **** if you're legal or not. a wrecked Evo hurts
May 19, 2012, 09:28 PM
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From what I hear, it is possible to claim the diminished value in 3rd party claims such as yours (you were the one hit). Additionally, it is a PITA to claim. "You" have to prove that the vehicle has "really" lost value. I assume thats by having some adjuster come out and take a look at the damage and make and estimate of diminished value (contact your insurance company and ask how the process goes). It's a PITA process that not always works out...hence why not many ppl know about it and why it is not commonly practiced. My buddy tried when a lady hit his M3 and they claimed since the entire cost of the repair was under $5000 that there was no lost in value to the vehicle. Sooooo...bottom line is ask your insurance company and go from there. Hope this helps a little...good luck if you proceed with it!
May 19, 2012, 09:37 PM
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From what I hear, it is possible to claim the diminished value in 3rd party claims such as yours (you were the one hit). Additionally, it is a PITA to claim. "You" have to prove that the vehicle has "really" lost value. I assume thats by having some adjuster come out and take a look at the damage and make and estimate of diminished value (contact your insurance company and ask how the process goes). It's a PITA process that not always works out...hence why not many ppl know about it and why it is not commonly practiced. My buddy tried when a lady hit his M3 and they claimed since the entire cost of the repair was under $5000 that there was no lost in value to the vehicle. Sooooo...bottom line is ask your insurance company and go from there. Hope this helps a little...good luck if you proceed with it!
May 19, 2012, 09:49 PM
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Not all accidents show up on Carfax...that is up to the Insurance Company to report it. They all have different ways they handle that. Some companies will not report it until it has reached a certain amount (like $2500 plus or something to that effect). Some companies have non-disclosure agreements and do not report it at all. Carfax is a pay for service entity. They also source all kins of other data bases and things of that nature to find out info about cars. Thats why sometimes someone will tell you they have been in an accident but it does not show on carfax. I know my truck was rear ended and that one never showed up.
