Okay, I just got rear ended. The party at fault does not have insurance and run away.
03-30-2018, 12:42 AM
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the last damn thing I would be concerned about is Carfax....hit and run with property damage is a felony.....and your neck may hurt now that he left the scene...
seriously though...you need to follow this through
seriously though...you need to follow this through
03-30-2018, 01:12 AM
#42
Correct, it's insurance companies who report to CarFax, not body shops, who hate CarFax. The fear of an accident history report saves them from a significant number of minor damage claims, so insurance companies are religious about reporting. Paying a body shop out of your own pocket almost never results in a report.
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03-30-2018, 02:35 AM
#43
Correct, it's insurance companies who report to CarFax, not body shops, who hate CarFax. The fear of an accident history report saves them from a significant number of minor damage claims, so insurance companies are religious about reporting. Paying a body shop out of your own pocket almost never results in a report.
03-30-2018, 10:41 AM
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Just a bit of advice on worrying about losing money because it shows up on the Carfax. Go after his insurance and ask for a diminished value check. Find a similar car to yours with a reported accident and get a check for the difference.
03-30-2018, 11:01 AM
#46
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I still got in. I came over the north border. You can't stop us... invaded by hordes of poutine eaters driving Pontiacs with Chevy motors.
That aside, I'd think filing a criminal hit and run is the right thing to do and shouldn't trigger a carfax. I'm pretty sure it's the claim and repair that trigger that.
So the question is, does Carfax collect anything from police reports? Do the public reports even have VINs, etc?
That aside, I'd think filing a criminal hit and run is the right thing to do and shouldn't trigger a carfax. I'm pretty sure it's the claim and repair that trigger that.
So the question is, does Carfax collect anything from police reports? Do the public reports even have VINs, etc?
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03-30-2018, 11:20 AM
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03-30-2018, 11:41 AM
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Down here in Florida, the hit and run is what usually occurs. But now they are learning a new twist. My son got into a fender bender a few weeks ago. The two girls were super hot and he did NOT call the cops - dumba$$. They could not speak any English except "no Policia". He took pictures of all their IDs, registration and insurance, car plates. Reported to our insurance and they were all fake.
Damn right we need our wall.
Damn right we need our wall.
SMH.
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03-30-2018, 12:18 PM
#49
Having your "baby" damaged thru no fault of your own hurts like hell (I should know
).FWIW, I think you are probably doing the right thing.
Insurance companies HATE accident reports and proof it by upping their rates.
Pursuing this guy for damages probably will be way more trouble than it's worth and likely won't make you whole anyway.
If there is a silver lining it is it doesn't appear repairs will cost you an arm and a leg.
Hope your luck changes now.
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03-30-2018, 12:58 PM
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Disclaimer: I don't mean to disrespect anyone's opinion, and am certainly not trying to start an argument.
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03-30-2018, 04:48 PM
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Sorry to hear about your bad luck.
Having your "baby" damaged thru no fault of your own hurts like hell (I should know).
FWIW, I think you are probably doing the right thing.
Insurance companies HATE accident reports and proof it by upping their rates.
Pursuing this guy for damages probably will be way more trouble than it's worth and likely won't make you whole anyway.
If there is a silver lining it is it doesn't appear repairs will cost you an arm and a leg.
Hope your luck changes now.
Having your "baby" damaged thru no fault of your own hurts like hell (I should know
).FWIW, I think you are probably doing the right thing.
Insurance companies HATE accident reports and proof it by upping their rates.
Pursuing this guy for damages probably will be way more trouble than it's worth and likely won't make you whole anyway.
If there is a silver lining it is it doesn't appear repairs will cost you an arm and a leg.
Hope your luck changes now.
03-30-2018, 04:52 PM
#52
Some folks asked if I will lie about the damage when I sell my car in the future. I will not because the diffuser is going to be replaced by CF part. The damage on the replaced plastic diffuser won't influence the value in my opinion. Also, that's not what I am worrying about as a owner or even think it from a buyer's perspectives. Buyers will check the carfax record and they don't want the car has accident record as well. The thing that really bothers is the record.
03-31-2018, 06:46 AM
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Some folks asked if I will lie about the damage when I sell my car in the future. I will not because the diffuser is going to be replaced by CF part. The damage on the replaced plastic diffuser won't influence the value in my opinion. Also, that's not what I am worrying about as a owner or even think it from a buyer's perspectives. Buyers will check the carfax record and they don't want the car has accident record as well. The thing that really bothers is the record.
03-31-2018, 07:47 AM
#56
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Okay, I just got rear ended. The party at fault does not have insurance and ran away.
Ok I just got another headache. I was the first car and waiting for the traffic lights. An explorer hit the rear of my car. .... Then the guy just ran away after I got in my car. I called cop in the plaza and gave them all the information.... I am worry about that if the police write a report, the accident will probably show on the carfax, which will diminish the value of my car. If I decide to "repair" or "replace" it by myself, I will feel really unfair because the guy who hit and run does not get the punishment. It seems either way I will lost some money... Any suggestions?
My only concern in either situation was to get my car repaired. And the other drivers said they would pay for the cost of repair, one specifically asking that I did not file a police report or turn it in to my insurance company. I said, "No problem, I just want to get my car fixed." We exchanged driver information and insurance information at the time of the accident, so I had everything I needed to file a report later, if necessary.
So I got estimates in each case, and fortunately for me, they both kept their word and paid for the repairs.
However, if either of them had reneged for payment, or worse, as in your case, skipped out on me, then I would have followed up with a police report as well as a claim to my insurance company. Should be no need for you to pay for damage that someone else caused.
Good luck.
03-31-2018, 09:50 AM
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FWIW, I would instruct the police to find & prosecute this dirt bag, If you get paid for the damages, even better
03-31-2018, 11:43 AM
#58
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Originally Posted by z edge
this is why we need a wall
A wall doesn't stop an idiot from any walk of life that runs from a wreck (with or without insurance). In my area it would be an idiot rich teenager.
03-31-2018, 01:00 PM
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You must be living under a rock. In Florida the FHP has hit/run squads dedicated to apprehending drivers due to the numbers of accidents where the driver runs. I have seen FHP and Sheriff cars chasing them from multiple car accidents. Neighbor is a detective, says driver is either illegal, no license or insurance, or has a brick in the trunk.
03-31-2018, 01:00 PM
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BTW, if this person ran and then claimed OP caused the accident she has minimal credibility. (If she wasn't at fault, why would she run?)
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