i wrecked my car, 56k go get a drink.
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i wrecked my car, 56k go get a drink.






long story. basically...someone on incoming traffic was trying to cut a left turn but the person infront of me hit him, then he spun out and i ended up hitting him.
initial estimate says its most likely not a total loss, but either way, im screwed.
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insurance will cover everything. but wow...i think i see rates soaring up in the sky.
I hope not for you, I had my share of car problems.
1- 2000 Car stolen
2- 2002 Got hit from behind at 100 km/h by a blonde in a taurus, what a hit
3- 2002 Got hit from behind by a volvo
4- 2003 4 months old civic sedan, a guy that works for Bell (you should have seen the thikness of his glasses) backed in my car, 600$ of repairs!
1- 2000 Car stolen
2- 2002 Got hit from behind at 100 km/h by a blonde in a taurus, what a hit
3- 2002 Got hit from behind by a volvo
4- 2003 4 months old civic sedan, a guy that works for Bell (you should have seen the thikness of his glasses) backed in my car, 600$ of repairs!
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another silver coupe bites it
Could be worse skip, could have been like FreddySi's car...Any clue as to what yours will cost?
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Could be worse skip, could have been like FreddySi's car...Any clue as to what yours will cost?FreddySi's ride


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Damn Skip, it sounds like you were lucky that's all the damage you had. It could have been a lot worse. Hopefully your insurance won't go up too much. When my step sis wrecked my car, my insurance only went up $30/mo more. I was expecting $100+ increase. Good luck mang!
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if i were u, i da ****ed up some engine parts and that way it dcould be totalled.. **** if my car wasnt totalled id sure make it fully screwed.. idk id never want a peiced together vic.
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Originally Posted by rijowysock
if i were u, i da ****ed up some engine parts and that way it dcould be totalled.. **** if my car wasnt totalled id sure make it fully screwed.. idk id never want a peiced together vic.
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Riiiiigt go commit insurance fraud that sounds like a plan
Car is fixable and a good shop can repair that so it is just as strong as before if not better. idk i trust the shop i work at for that kind of repair . If you take it to a ins co recomeded shop and you dont like the job they did call the ins co and complain untill it is just how you want it.
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Originally Posted by Civic04
Car is fixable and a good shop can repair that so it is just as strong as before if not better. idk i trust the shop i work at for that kind of repair . If you take it to a ins co recomeded shop and you dont like the job they did call the ins co and complain untill it is just how you want it.
Originally Posted by justplainbad
While you are right, the car is fixable, and you are also right that insurance farud is a NO NO, anyone who has been in a significant accident can tell you, it's never the same. It always has some little quirk after an accident.
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It isn't your fault so whoever hit you's insurance should be the one that goes up. You get full compensation, even for your performance parts. Don't let them screw you.
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airbags didnt go off because my car went under the car I HIT. Im at fault because i "failed to control vehicle speed to avoid an accident." I am not the cause of the accident, but police hold me responsible for what happened to my own car. so i got a ticket. no, i wasnt speeding. Initial estimate is between 5-7g's.
people who think a car is never the same...i dont agree. I work and study automotive technology, and i will be the first to tell you that this car will be just fine after all repairs. I believe maryland state law requires the frame to be up to 3mm to factory spec. You shouldnt let the saying "it'll never be the same" get to you, because a QUALITY shop will leave the car just like new.
I actually want my car repaired, because its a DX and its only worth 8-9g...honestly...what can i buy for that amount of money? my 2002 only has 19,000 miles on it. Im actually praying that my insurance wont total it.
people who think a car is never the same...i dont agree. I work and study automotive technology, and i will be the first to tell you that this car will be just fine after all repairs. I believe maryland state law requires the frame to be up to 3mm to factory spec. You shouldnt let the saying "it'll never be the same" get to you, because a QUALITY shop will leave the car just like new.
I actually want my car repaired, because its a DX and its only worth 8-9g...honestly...what can i buy for that amount of money? my 2002 only has 19,000 miles on it. Im actually praying that my insurance wont total it.
Last edited by SkipBarber; Dec 12, 2004 at 10:26 PM.
damage doesnt look that bad from the pics. looks like its just a fender, hood, bumber and headlight. looks like the front lip ok. other than that i would be happy it wasnt a total loss.



