Someone backed into me
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Same here: my own personal cost-esimate was between $3K-$4K depending on the work to be done. By some basic checking around, just the headlight runs around $500-$550, but the insurance's shop adjuster estimated it at $300 (for quality replacement parts). Of course this won't fly with me and I'll demand OEM parts. My insurance company already has sent me the first $1600 in preliminary funds, indicating that when my repair shop of choice completes their own estimate (incl. any supplemental cost not directly visible), they can talk to them and they will authorize the additional funds. (Note, I haven't signed a settlement note with Liberty Mutual yet.)
I just spoke to my mechanic at Goodson Acura/Dallas, and he indicated that the Service King estimate is low since all the parts they've listed are Used Parts. In fact, the mechanic indicated that it would be hard for them to find used parts for the vehicle, anyway. So they're working on the supplemental estimate for sourcing OEM parts and will take it to Libery Mutual for approval.
I just spoke to my mechanic at Goodson Acura/Dallas, and he indicated that the Service King estimate is low since all the parts they've listed are Used Parts. In fact, the mechanic indicated that it would be hard for them to find used parts for the vehicle, anyway. So they're working on the supplemental estimate for sourcing OEM parts and will take it to Libery Mutual for approval.
Originally Posted by fsunole1' timestamp='1344969886' post='21936764
That sucks! I'm surprised how low the estimate is. My S got backed into the front drivers side corner about a month ago. The estimates I got to replace the fender and headlight (the front bumper was scrathed but not broken) and then paint (Rio Yellow) were for around $3000. I knew the person that hit me and he had his insurance pay. The quote was for OEM parts. The silver lining in the whole incindent is that now my front end looks brand new again. All the rock chips have been painted over, even the one on the hood got painted over when they blended the paint from the fender to the hood and door. Also, headlights are crystal clear, I made sure they cleaned up the good one so that the two would match since I was getting one new one.
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This happened in Irving/Las Colinas in Dallas.
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Sorry to see this, such a bummer when things like this happen. Someone backed into my pristine '04 less than a month after I bought it, I came out 30 minutes after parking it (in a great parking spot too) to find a huge chunk the front fender crunched in. I highly recommend making sure the repairs are good. I had a very good shop do mine, but the other party's insurance wouldn't do a front end repaint and the color is ever so slightly off from one side to another, even though they blended. It drives me nuts. These things are such a headache to deal with, especially when it's not a result of any action of yours!
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Really sorry this happened to you man. The pics are painful to look at. Isn't it nice that not only is your car f'd up through no fault of your own, but insurance will hold this claim against you in the future? Insurance and banking institutions are the scum of the freaking earth.
Keep us updated on the insurance dealings and repairs.
Keep us updated on the insurance dealings and repairs.
Wish you the best on the repairs.
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Finally had Liberty Mutual do a supplemental assessment. The Acura body shop raised the original estimate from $2,200 to $3,500, mostly due to sourcing OEM parts. For instance, the headlight OEM price went up to $580 from $300 for "quality replacement parts." So, I'm happier with where we're coming out at. We'll see the final result once the repairs are completed.
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