How much damage is this?
08-18-2012, 10:35 AM
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That car is totalled if not real close, I've been in my fair share of accidents. . . Also the percentage to be a total loss varies by state in Florida it has to be over 79%. . . Regardless thats why I back my car in everywhere because I MUCH RATHER someone pulling in or out to hit the front of my car where everything is cheap to repair, rear quarter damage and that much of it is no easy task. . .
08-18-2012, 02:23 PM
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They will most likely write your car off. In my personal opinion, I would be buy the car back and fix it yourself (as in through a independent body shop). The parts are everywhere for the car and you will get your car back for a fraction of the value. That's what I did in a similar accident a few months ago, granted mine was probably about 75% of the damage of yours.
08-18-2012, 04:26 PM
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Thats a lot more damage than it appears to be. Thats a hard hit and more than likely you have floorboard damage as well as some unibody damage. The body work alone would be pretty extensive. I wouldnt say they would total this initially because they only pay out what they can see. My car is being fixed right now from a guy running a light on a motorcycle and hitting me on the side. The initial estimate was only 9k. Well....the car is now complete and the total cost after everything was taken apart and replaced is now $20k.
The shop closed today so I will drop off the car on Monday and I just took an additional picture inside of the bumper.
08-18-2012, 07:50 PM
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Good to hear you are not major injured.
IMHO, Deminished Value. Loss of Use. Medical costs plus... $$$$
Car repair ~$20,000.00. Depending on structural damage.
Was the guy that hit you on the phone? I've had a couple of those lately, one new car totaled and one new car minor damage.
I hope it all goes well for you from here out.
IMHO, Deminished Value. Loss of Use. Medical costs plus... $$$$
Car repair ~$20,000.00. Depending on structural damage.
Was the guy that hit you on the phone? I've had a couple of those lately, one new car totaled and one new car minor damage.
I hope it all goes well for you from here out.
08-20-2012, 12:50 PM
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this isnt totaled unless it hit the rail which it might have. but there is over 15k of damage. i didnt read but im sure the driver airbag deployed theres 1k each tail light is 600. i have some experience. your exhaust is prolly damaged so take the money to replace it and get aftermarket. HERE IS A LIST OF WHERE BODY SHOPS BUY THEIR STUFF. IT SHOWS COST AND RETAIL, DAMAGE IS COUNTED BY RETAIL.
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08-20-2012, 02:22 PM
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this isnt totaled unless it hit the rail which it might have. but there is over 15k of damage. i didnt read but im sure the driver airbag deployed theres 1k each tail light is 600. i have some experience. your exhaust is prolly damaged so take the money to replace it and get aftermarket. HERE IS A LIST OF WHERE BODY SHOPS BUY THEIR STUFF. IT SHOWS COST AND RETAIL, DAMAGE IS COUNTED BY RETAIL.
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08-23-2012, 05:19 PM
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I thought totaling the car is the discretion of the insurance company?