Duke13

So this happened last Friday ..Great way to start labor day weekend..It is finally in the shop getting assessed after waiting 3 long days to reach someone on the phone..Does it look fixable or total loss?

strodda

Oh wow, hope everyone that was in the car is ok. But about the car, it looks like they might just total it out. Of course, my opinion is based on zero education. But if they to total it and the shop can confirm the chassis is still straight, I would buy it back for cheap and get it fixed... depending on purchase price and labor to fix.

Duke13

Thankfully no injuries to either of us involved in the accident.. I was thinking about doing that, but I keep hearing stories about how the car wont perform the same and I will never be able to sell it for what it's worth.. I am kind of looking at getting the Q50 sport if it ends up being a total loss..

ryanwhite74115

I work in Personal Injury as a lawyer. I'd be shocked if it wasn't totaled.

c1utchh

iTrader: (2)

That's a terrible way to start a long weekend, I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I hope everything works out in your favor. I've never been in an accident involving my own vehicle but I have seen some where it doesn't seem like a lot of damage and the adjuster deems it totaled.

Duke13

Appreciate the kind words man..

AARONHL

probably the worst place on the car to get hit, but I would say yes pay your respects

vannatte

Glad you are ok. I am guessing $5k-$7k just in visible damage. If there is more damage then what can be seen, it just goes up from there. I'd start pulling off every re-sellable part from it and do a mini-part out. I doubt it will affect the salvage value of the vehicle (assuming the insurance company even realizes it). You could also ask to retain the salvage and part out the whole car. This is likely only an option if you own free and clear. As strodda mentioned, you could also consider fixing it and having a salvage title.

mathnerd88

iTrader: (1)

Definitely totaled. My car was rear ended and the only visible thing that looked off was the bumper hanging off.

The problem was that the frame was slightly bent in the rear, causing the damage to go over $11k.

Duke13

Wow $11,000.. The shop called me today and said they will have a total for me tomorrow..

vannatte

I manage my auto finance company's insurance claims department and you have to be careful of many bodyshops. They are NOT incentivized to total a car out. They will try to write the estimate high enough to squeeze every penny out of the insurance company and convince them it isn't totalled. They will then nearly complete the repairs and write supplemental estimates for additional damage that they "missed" to get even more money hoping that the insurance company won't total it out since most of the work is completed at that point. The supplemental estimates usually total the car out. Just make sure you are using someone you trust or get 2 estimates.

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

Bummin for you Duke, sorry to see your G in such shape. Hopefully whatever is decided you'll end up getting a fair deal and your G can be fixed back as it was or you get enough to replace what you had there. Glad no one was injured.
G/L

Rich11G37xS

total if possible...once your car is in an accident, and you go to sell....especially on a dealer trade in , that accident will kill your resale value, I know this obvious, I went to trade in my 05' Altima SE(v6), great shape, only 68K miles , some dealers offered as low as $2K....I laughed...sold to my nephew for $3700...he loves it

Duke13

I know the owner of the shop personally, so I hope he wouldn't try to pull that over on me.. Thanks for the heads up though..

RMB5190

iTrader: (2)

If it's repairable, be sure to ask the insurance for a diminished value claim as a result of the accident...will make up that loss if you ever trade the car in.