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Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
That really sucks and I think about this every time I take mine out of the garage, but they did a wonderful job on the repair. I'll agree that it's important to get a good repair job, but the worse part is want is going to happen to your Carfax report. Having just purchased a 2001, I searched for a clean Carfax and then fewest owners. I did notice that an accident depreciated the cars I was looking at an extra $2000-$3000 and since all states have different laws, it impossible to tell the extent of the damage by the Carfax, just that it's been wrecked.
Last edited by JR-01; Apr 13, 2016 at 10:21 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Bushnell Florida
I saw post in this thread questioning if the low stance of our cars contributes to some the crashes we experience. I don't know if that is it, but I can say that people pull out in front of me all the time. Or move over on me in lane changes. Their excuse is always, " I didn't see you". My 01 C5 vert is torch red and my 74 C3 is mille miglia red and they are the cars that this happens to all the time. You would think RED would stick out. Todays drivers are just bad, period.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Little Rock Arkansas
*snip*
... The problem? They're not made new anymore by GM. They were discontinued some time around 2013/14, and the shop I utilized (a dealer with a 17 year experience Corvette body tech) had to find a used door, that had no mileage cracks itself, and perform a complete color change inside and out. Needless to say the shop received three different used doors before locating one that was suitable. ...
Door damage is going to become a big head ache for C5 owners. It's a big head ache for any car that is older, but with the C5's design it'll be hard to source used doors that will repair a car in a cosmetic accident.
Good to see it's back on the road though.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Summerville, SC
When I was looking, I by passed anyone of the cars with a damage report, the owners never got a chance to present pictures of the damage. I probably missed a few good ones, but that's what happens.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Mooresboro NC
That really sucks and I think about this every time I take mine out of the garage, but they did a wonderful job on the repair. I'll agree that it's important to get a good repair job, but the worse part is want is going to happen to your Carfax report. Having just purchased a 2001, I searched for a clean Carfax and then fewest owners. I did notice that an accident depreciated the cars I was looking at an extra $2000-$3000 and since all states have different laws, it impossible to tell the extent of the damage by the Carfax, just that it's been wrecked.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Mooresboro NC
I saw post in this thread questioning if the low stance of our cars contributes to some the crashes we experience. I don't know if that is it, but I can say that people pull out in front of me all the time. Or move over on me in lane changes. Their excuse is always, " I didn't see you". My 01 C5 vert is torch red and my 74 C3 is mille miglia red and they are the cars that this happens to all the time. You would think RED would stick out. Todays drivers are just bad, period.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Atlanta GA
If you have had no prior accidents in the car, make sure they compensate you for the devaluation hit you are going to take on the car. Anytime you try and sell it from now on, an automatic $ 2000.00 - $3,000.00 deduction is going to come right off the top. This includes trade in value as well.
People do not really look for non clean Carfax Vettes, unless they are priced much lower than their counterparts. Don't let his insurance company off the hook. Demand it.
Here is a site to inform you what to do.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5659072_clai...-accident.html
People do not really look for non clean Carfax Vettes, unless they are priced much lower than their counterparts. Don't let his insurance company off the hook. Demand it.
Here is a site to inform you what to do.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5659072_clai...-accident.html
Last edited by bikeriderga; May 9, 2016 at 03:00 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
Last edited by bikeriderga; May 9, 2016 at 03:03 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 775
Likes: 76
From: Mooresboro NC
If you have had no prior accidents in the car, make sure they compensate you for the devaluation hit you are going to take on the car. Anytime you try and sell it from now on, an automatic $ 2000.00 - $3,000.00 deduction is going to come right off the top. This includes trade in value as well.
People do not really look for non clean Carfax Vettes, unless they are priced much lower than their counterparts. Don't let his insurance company off the hook. Demand it.
Here is a site to inform you what to do.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5659072_clai...-accident.html
People do not really look for non clean Carfax Vettes, unless they are priced much lower than their counterparts. Don't let his insurance company off the hook. Demand it.
Here is a site to inform you what to do.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5659072_clai...-accident.html
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Wisconsin
Still it will be easier to sell if the potential buyer can actually see that the damage was cosmetic only and the repairs made it as good as new. Without the pics no one would really know how hard it was hit.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Seabrook Tx
You can take the other driver to small claims court to get loss of value compensation if the insurance company won't cover it. The other party is still responsible for the damage/loss even if they don't have insurance.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Mooresboro NC
Yes, I agree but like I also said, can't force anyone to pay....only get a Judgement on their record....can deter them from getting credit, but big deal.