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What do do?
My 03 C5 was loaded on a truck today and the previous owner stated that when they propped up the ramps with wooden blocks they touched the underside and now there are 4 very small scuff marks under the front. These are only noticable when under the car. He tooks pics and had the driver sign off of the scuffs.
My question is: when the car arrives tomorrow do I try to negotiate some money off the top of the balance I owe for the ride, or do I pursue an insurance claim against them? Again, he told me this was minor and may buff out.
My question is: when the car arrives tomorrow do I try to negotiate some money off the top of the balance I owe for the ride, or do I pursue an insurance claim against them? Again, he told me this was minor and may buff out.
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My 03 C5 was loaded on a truck today and the previous owner stated that when they propped up the ramps with wooden blocks they touched the underside and now there are 4 very small scuff marks under the front. These are only noticable when under the car. He tooks pics and had the driver sign off of the scuffs.
My question is: when the car arrives tomorrow do I try to negotiate some money off the top of the balance I owe for the ride, or do I pursue an insurance claim against them? Again, he told me this was minor and may buff out.
My question is: when the car arrives tomorrow do I try to negotiate some money off the top of the balance I owe for the ride, or do I pursue an insurance claim against them? Again, he told me this was minor and may buff out.
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From: Discovery Bay, Ca.
My 03 C5 was loaded on a truck today and the previous owner stated that when they propped up the ramps with wooden blocks they touched the underside and now there are 4 very small scuff marks under the front. These are only noticable when under the car. He tooks pics and had the driver sign off of the scuffs.
My question is: when the car arrives tomorrow do I try to negotiate some money off the top of the balance I owe for the ride, or do I pursue an insurance claim against them? Again, he told me this was minor and may buff out.
My question is: when the car arrives tomorrow do I try to negotiate some money off the top of the balance I owe for the ride, or do I pursue an insurance claim against them? Again, he told me this was minor and may buff out.
BTW - Check your front dam at the mounting point to make sure they didn't rip the screw out or scrap up the dam while your at it. They are only $100 to replace but, look like heck when torn up.
Last edited by Mecinoid; Apr 11, 2012 at 05:38 AM.
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I agree with talking to the carrier's insurance company and get them to fix the car.
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Keep in mind when repairing the rocker the entire thing will have to be refinished. I would take scuffs on the underside over a repaint any day of the week. Keep the finish oem. If you can get some money off them go for it, but I wouldn't pursue repairs if I were you.