state farm WTF
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From: My redneck of the woods louisiana
state farm WTF
they want to replace my bumper with a "reconditioned" bumper for $6xxsomething when the new one i got quoted for a couple months back is only $8xx i do realize the repair comes out to a third of the vehicles worth but don't cheap out on it, and i bought the car specifically for it's pristine body even though it had rough paint and interior
so i guess they'll be getting a call tommorow
i'm just po'd that they would try to pull a fast one like that
so i guess they'll be getting a call tommorow
i'm just po'd that they would try to pull a fast one like that
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From: sw Ohio
You can buy a new one from Mid-America for about $600...
$499.99 for the rear
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.165.813
$549.99 for the front
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.165.780
$499.99 for the rear
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.165.813
$549.99 for the front
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.165.780
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From: My redneck of the woods louisiana
Originally Posted by 4Ever21
You can buy a new one from Mid-America for about $600...
$499.99 for the rear
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.165.813
$549.99 for the front
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.165.780
$499.99 for the rear
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.165.813
$549.99 for the front
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.165.780
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From: sw Ohio
The bumpers just bolt on, its not that hard. Then you can have someone paint it. Or have a body shop put the bumper on and paint it. Save you some money.
If you got rear ended, wouldnt it damage more than the bumper?
If you got rear ended, wouldnt it damage more than the bumper?
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From: My redneck of the woods louisiana
actually the guys pathfinder looked like it was just as bad as my car but his parts are prolly cheaper i think they will find the honeycomb damaged too
i also need to know how to straighten out my liscense plate without taking the raised letters and border out of it
i also need to know how to straighten out my liscense plate without taking the raised letters and border out of it
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From: Lahaina Hi
Bottom line is you sue the insurance company ,the other driver,complain of neck and back pain, which their is no way to know if you do or not have it. The automatic claim will be $30,000 for the accident.It takes 2 years for you to collect but then you can buy a new car.
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Originally Posted by REDC4CORVETTE
Bottom line is you sue the insurance company ,the other driver,complain of neck and back pain, which their is no way to know if you do or not have it. The automatic claim will be $30,000 for the accident.It takes 2 years for you to collect but then you can buy a new car.
I think there will be more damage to the car than you think wht_slvr_86. Honeycomb, light lens, gas tank, maybe antenna too. Just ideas from previous experiance
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I had an accident a week ago in my DD. I rearended someone but not my fault because he provoked it. The officer stated it was his fault. Anyway the insurance told me that since it was a 03 with 50,000 miles they would not replace the damage with new parts but use parts off of a car with <50,000. This sucks and there is no telling what it will look like when I get it back. Just something to think about.
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From: My redneck of the woods louisiana
the lights arent damaged and i can't see behind the bumper
the only injury i had was a huge bump on my head from the roof mounting bracket
i don't want to be too demanding though because they may total the car if it goes too high
the only injury i had was a huge bump on my head from the roof mounting bracket
i don't want to be too demanding though because they may total the car if it goes too high
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From: Louisiana
Originally Posted by SLOWRIDE
They always do that. Just get your bodyman to tell them it does not fit right and they will put the new one on. If it is not perfect do not except it till its right. Good Luck
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From: Hartland WI
Originally Posted by wht_slvr_86
the lights arent damaged and i can't see behind the bumper
the only injury i had was a huge bump on my head from the roof mounting bracket
i don't want to be too demanding though because they may total the car if it goes too high
the only injury i had was a huge bump on my head from the roof mounting bracket
i don't want to be too demanding though because they may total the car if it goes too high
If its your own insurance company - why? Don't claim against your policy - make the other guy pay.
IF you have not done so - please talk to a lawyer - most (the respectable ones) will assess your case without charge and will not take a % on property damage - in otherwords, if all they get is your car fixed, it won't cost you.
It would be in your best interest to talk to someone - the insurance company - your or theirs - is not your friend, but once a lawyer is involved they'll be much more inclined to behave.
my 2 cents
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From: Hartland WI
Originally Posted by wht_slvr_86
it's their insurance
and my dad is my lawyer
and my dad is my lawyer
Good luck
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From: My redneck of the woods louisiana
Originally Posted by rstackjd
Not being a smart-azz or anything - is your dad a "real" lawyer? If so - very cool, you should be fine. If not, with all due respect to your dad, at least talk to counsel.
Good luck
Good luck
what would a fake lawyer be?
he goes to court and everything sues many people and defends many others
