Got Rear Ended
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Got Rear Ended
Originally Posted by ben dover
Sorry for the trouble - make sure they get it right for you.
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Originally Posted by DAVS Y2K
Considering the title of this thread and your forum name, I thought you would have responded differently.
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Originally Posted by JameyTurner
Piece of advice you may or may not care to have====
DEMAND that her insurance pay you a DEPRECIATION chunk of change!!! Do NOT settle claim until they agree to this. They WILL do it. About 7 or 8 years ago I purchased a brand new Z28 and 1 month later a guy was cutting through grocery store parking lot and hit me in the side. I REFUSED to settle claim until they agreed to pay depreciation on my car!
If you want to know how much your car depreciated, call a dealership and ask them what "trade in" value on your vette is. Then tell them it has paint work and was rear ended. That difference is what you should get from the insurance company! Approximately 15-20% on average car, 25-30% on a Corvette or other "exotic" car!
No matter how cute the girl was----your car has taken a BIG hit in value!!!! And it wasn't your fault she rear ended you!
DEMAND that her insurance pay you a DEPRECIATION chunk of change!!! Do NOT settle claim until they agree to this. They WILL do it. About 7 or 8 years ago I purchased a brand new Z28 and 1 month later a guy was cutting through grocery store parking lot and hit me in the side. I REFUSED to settle claim until they agreed to pay depreciation on my car!
If you want to know how much your car depreciated, call a dealership and ask them what "trade in" value on your vette is. Then tell them it has paint work and was rear ended. That difference is what you should get from the insurance company! Approximately 15-20% on average car, 25-30% on a Corvette or other "exotic" car!
No matter how cute the girl was----your car has taken a BIG hit in value!!!! And it wasn't your fault she rear ended you!
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
make sure when they pull the rear fascia, they check the tub real well...around $800 or so for the fascia+ painting... make sure they blend
Very important to a quality repair. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I had a similar thing last year. My brakes were better than some little beat-up, piece 'o
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From: Vancouver Washington
Originally Posted by Grumpy
make sure when they pull the rear fascia, they check the tub real well...around $800 or so for the fascia+ painting... make sure they blend
It cost almost that much for pulling and painting the rear. The facia will cost more.
Look for more like the $1200-$1500 range.
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Originally Posted by newyiddy20
last evening,driving home a pretty young lady slams me from behind in get this, a Mustang, shes's all about 19/20 years old. she was going about 5mph (maybe more) and we were both going thru a light. clean hit on the left side,cracked up bumper and no major damage(chassis or lights) most importantly, no one was hurt. reported accident to the police and report will follow,getting estimate for repairs at a trusted shop,but i wont be able to do that for a few days. anyone know the price of a new rear(there will be abosultely no patch job) thanks 
The rear fascia MSRP is 540, but you can get one from Fred Beans for 405.99 shipped!! The only thing you have to watch out for with whoever is going to paint it is that they can charge you for having to make minor adjustments to the bumper that you got from somewhere else. I haven't found a better price than Fred's though.
The good thing is, you have options now. Consider changing the rear fascia with a Tigershark or other, since you now have to replace it anyway!
Oh, to finish the pricing thing.....you'll pay anywhere from high 800s, to just under 1100 for the parts, labor and painting depending on where you are.
Make sure to ask the paint shop if they have the capability to "tint" their paint to ensure the best match between your new bumper and the rest of the car.
Good luck on your repairs!
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Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter 6
I just picked mine up from having the rear fascia replaced, so yes I can tell you how much a new one is.
The rear fascia MSRP is 540, but you can get one from Fred Beans for 405.99 shipped!! The only thing you have to watch out for with whoever is going to paint it is that they can charge you for having to make minor adjustments to the bumper that you got from somewhere else. I haven't found a better price than Fred's though.
The good thing is, you have options now. Consider changing the rear fascia with a Tigershark or other, since you now have to replace it anyway!
Oh, to finish the pricing thing.....you'll pay anywhere from high 800s, to just under 1100 for the parts, labor and painting depending on where you are.
Make sure to ask the paint shop if they have the capability to "tint" their paint to ensure the best match between your new bumper and the rest of the car.
Good luck on your repairs!
The rear fascia MSRP is 540, but you can get one from Fred Beans for 405.99 shipped!! The only thing you have to watch out for with whoever is going to paint it is that they can charge you for having to make minor adjustments to the bumper that you got from somewhere else. I haven't found a better price than Fred's though.
The good thing is, you have options now. Consider changing the rear fascia with a Tigershark or other, since you now have to replace it anyway!
Oh, to finish the pricing thing.....you'll pay anywhere from high 800s, to just under 1100 for the parts, labor and painting depending on where you are.
Make sure to ask the paint shop if they have the capability to "tint" their paint to ensure the best match between your new bumper and the rest of the car.
Good luck on your repairs!
thanks for the info...........may all your days be sunny and the roads be clear!!