Dealership totaled my corvette!
01-26-2019, 09:23 PM
#41
just work-out a fair retail price
do your homework
1.look at kbb,and other car value sites
2.ebay for what there going for
3.autotrader for what people are asking
4.print out 10-20 cars [all on the higher end]
5.you will probably be dealing with their insurance company,so you might want to get your insurance involved too
don't get mad and yell,this is business
do your homework
1.look at kbb,and other car value sites
2.ebay for what there going for
3.autotrader for what people are asking
4.print out 10-20 cars [all on the higher end]
5.you will probably be dealing with their insurance company,so you might want to get your insurance involved too
don't get mad and yell,this is business
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01-26-2019, 10:25 PM
#43
Sorry this happened OP, but when dealing with the idiots at this dealership it insurance people.....show no mercy!
01-26-2019, 10:41 PM
#44
Melting Slicks
You obviously know nothing about law, or litigation. I’m usually not a fan of frivolous law suits but in the OP’s case I think I’m game and it’s not frivolous. Anyway that being said he already laid out his claim for pain and suffering.... saved up for first outright purchase on his deam car and now it’s gone.....the worst ambulance chasing lawyer with an online degree could get him punitive damages, emotional stress....etc....
Sorry this happened OP, but when dealing with the idiots at this dealership it insurance people.....show no mercy!
Last edited by Oh Boy; 01-26-2019 at 10:43 PM.
01-26-2019, 10:55 PM
#45
Melting Slicks
01-26-2019, 10:57 PM
#47
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
01-26-2019, 11:04 PM
#48
Melting Slicks
01-26-2019, 11:12 PM
#49
Melting Slicks
So sorry to see this, hopefully the dealership will do the standup thing and make this as right as possible for you. That being said, I don't believe it happened the way they have told you it did. My guess is someone at the dealership started it up, was revving the engine to hear how it sounded and their foot slipped off the clutch. First, as other's have said, there is no way that car started without someone depressing the clutch. Secondly, looking at the damage to your Corvette and the garage door it shot through, it doesn't look like it was just idling, I'm guessing someone's foot had been on the accelerator when reverse was engaged.
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01-26-2019, 11:13 PM
#51
Race Director
Last edited by Corvette_Ed; 01-26-2019 at 11:44 PM.
01-26-2019, 11:15 PM
#52
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
So sorry to see this, hopefully the dealership will do the standup thing and make this as right as possible for you. That being said, I don't believe it happened the way they have told you it did. My guess is someone at the dealership started it up, was revving the engine to hear how it sounded and their foot slipped off the clutch. First, as other's have said, there is no way that car started without someone depressing the clutch. Secondly, looking at the damage to your Corvette and the garage door it shot through, it doesn't look like it was just idling, I'm guessing someone's foot had been on the accelerator when reverse was engaged.
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01-26-2019, 11:20 PM
#53
Le Mans Master
Oh, you would, huh? And just how would you go about that? The car has "X" value, and that is the max he will get for it, if totaled. Tell us your secret to getting a $60K car to replace a damaged $20K car...
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01-26-2019, 11:22 PM
#54
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
If the person was under the influence then I could pursue other problems than my car
01-26-2019, 11:25 PM
#55
Le Mans Master
There is no rush, though you should go over there with a witness and try to start the car in reverse without putting the clutch in. If it does not start, you will have a stronger case. Like I said, no rush...see what they offer to do. If it does not make you 100% WHOLE for the loss, turn them down, and tell them to try again. If they won't, then get an attorney. Keep in mind that you will be liable for all costs of pursuing the case, including attorney fees, witness costs, appraisal services, etc. Yes, your attorney should stipulate that all expenses be included in the award, but there is no guarantee that the court will agree.
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01-26-2019, 11:29 PM
#56
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
There is no rush, though you should go over there with a witness and try to start the car in reverse without putting the clutch in. If it does not start, you will have a stronger case. Like I said, no rush...see what they offer to do. If it does not make you 100% WHOLE for the loss, turn them down, and tell them to try again. If they won't, then you get an attorney. Keep in mind that you will be liable for the attorney fees (yes, a settlement including attorney costs may result, but you are liable for the fees in any case).
01-27-2019, 01:07 AM
#58
Race Director
The foot has to be on the brake too lol...He went clean through that garage door lol all the way and and by the looks of the wheel out into the grass probable over a curb... You can still see his *** crack pinched permanently in the leather seat bottom. Look at the floor mat..lol...He was doing some rodeo riding.
01-27-2019, 07:11 AM
#60
You need to take emotion out of this situation. They are probably lying, but it doesn’t really matter. The damages are the damages. The only question is are they willing to proactively do something extra to avoid reputational damage. I’m betting they do nothing else for you.
If you are thinking about a new car, this would be the time to ask for a sweetheart of a deal.
If you are thinking about a new car, this would be the time to ask for a sweetheart of a deal.
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