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Sorry about your accident. I’m amazed at the amount of your damage. I just bought my 2019 a month ago and two weeks after I got it, while attending the Barrett Jackson Carshow in Scottsdale a guy opened his door into my fender and put a ding in it. Luckily I was on my way to the car when it happened and I saw the whole thing. Took it to the dealership for an estimate and couldn’t believe it was $1200. The guy that hit it requested a second estimate and it came in at $1400. These cars are very expensive to get repaired. Good luck on your repairs.
No it wouldnt and why scream at very apologetic gentleman. Its why we have insurance. He didnt do it on purpose his car was a brand new and Im happy he didnt have any damage. The accident happened at 130PM I called my insurance co right after. I had places to be. I called his insurance at 730PM talked to them they called their client 10 minutes later called me back accepted responsibility Im set with the repair and a car rental but asked if the would get me a GT 350 since its Hertz. they laughed. Getting angry and not being courteous to the gentleman and his insurance I may still be waiting to hear from them. Im to old to worry about some small damage to a car. It will be fixed and I will be back driving it soon and I kept my anger and BP under control
That was my point in asking him. What's done is done. As if going bananas helps.
That was my point in asking him. What's done is done. As if going bananas helps.
Besides, the opportunities for humor are so huge.
Young woman after she had just rear-ended me while I was stopped for traffic: "Why were you stopped?"
Me: "Well, the car in front of me was stopped. It seemed like a good idea."
I felt sorry for her. She was a Molly Maid on her way to work and driving a company car, which had been pretty well smooshed while my car was essentially undamaged.
I don't think I would be taking it quite as well as the OP. I understand accidents happen but sometimes you must consider the carelessness and stupidity involved in some accidents.The OP obviously did nothing wrong but this accident, and most others, are entirely avoidable. Only car parts were damaged, no injuries, and that can be fixed. As you say, "It'll be good as new" but it will not be new or original anymore. The OP should be certain that the vehicle is repaired by a qualified Corvette body repair specialist, using OEM parts, who is knowledgeable and experienced for repair/replacement/painting of SMC body panels. Even if the OP follows this procedure, the vehicle will still have "diminished value" and will never really be "good as new." (Thank you CarFax.) Even though this was a minor property damage only accident, the OP should pursue a "diminished value" claim against the other party because the Corvette will never be worth the same as like kind Corvettes (same model, condition & options.) It sounds cynical and harsh but that is just the way it is today especially when it comes to car values. Corvette buyers and owners tend to be a bit more picky regarding the history and condition of a Corvette.
However the OP handles the repair of his beautiful Corvette I wish him the best and commend him for his perspective, composure and civility handling this unfortunate situation.
Sorry about your accident. I’m amazed at the amount of your damage. I just bought my 2019 a month ago and two weeks after I got it, while attending the Barrett Jackson Carshow in Scottsdale a guy opened his door into my fender and put a ding in it. Luckily I was on my way to the car when it happened and I saw the whole thing. Took it to the dealership for an estimate and couldn’t believe it was $1200. The guy that hit it requested a second estimate and it came in at $1400. These cars are very expensive to get repaired. Good luck on your repairs.
Call me paranoid, but that's why I am one of "those guys" who parks his car further out in the lot, far away from any possible door dings.
Glad you saw what happened, and that the two of you have settled on a fix.
Sorry about your accident. I’m amazed at the amount of your damage. I just bought my 2019 a month ago and two weeks after I got it, while attending the Barrett Jackson Carshow in Scottsdale a guy opened his door into my fender and put a ding in it. Luckily I was on my way to the car when it happened and I saw the whole thing. Took it to the dealership for an estimate and couldn’t believe it was $1200. The guy that hit it requested a second estimate and it came in at $1400. These cars are very expensive to get repaired. Good luck on your repairs.
So this guy's at a car show and he opens the car door so carelessly he smacks the fender of a Corvette? What a thoughtless "person." What was his reaction when you saw what he did and you confronted him as the vehicle owner? I shouldn't stereotype but did he just pull up in some POS? I just don't get people who do that. The lack of respect and care for the property of others abounds. Am I reading it right that he thought you were sandbagging the estimate and trying to take advantage of his stupidity and overcharge him? Personally, since he wanted the second estimate, apparently to keep you honest, I would have demanded payment of the second estimate for consequential damages. It has happened to me too. Perhaps I am the unreasonable person, but it just pisses me off to watch some guy bragging about his "perfect" custom fox body Mustang while he leans the *** of his riveted pocket jeans against the quarter panel of my new Z06.
My original post on this ended up in the car care section I screwed up some how and dont how to remove it. Anyway my 2015 had its cherry popped today. we were exiting a parking lot and was stopped at a stop sign. A gentleman in a 2020 Subaru Outback struck the left rear of the Vette. He was probably going about 2 mph. So the left rear section of the bumper broke off, the cooler on that side was bent and there was a small scratch on the left rear quarter panel. Im thinking maybe $4k in damage. He didnt have any damage as I think his tire hit the bumper since he was turning right to get out of the parking lot. Oh well things happen It will be taken in next week for repairs and be good as new again life goes on
New rear upper bumper, new left quarter panel (look at the misalignment in the wheel well arch), new heat exchanger, possibly need new lower diffuser, side marker and maybe wiring harness, bezel around left tail light, prep, paint, etc. $10,000+ is my guess.
There's no way this guy was only going "2 mph" when he hit you. Maybe 15 mph is more accurate. Look how out of shape the heat exchange is.
My new lower diffuser alone was quoted at over $2000. I upgraded to TKO carbon fiber.
When he realized I had seen what happened he kept apologizing over and over. Said the wind caught the door and pulled it out of his hand. In his defense it was rather windy that day.But I do believe if I hadn’t been right there I would have never known who he was. There was one comment that said if I would have had ppf that wouldn’t have happened... can someone tell me what ppf means?
jmhornz71, I apologize. I certainly didn’t mean to hi jack your post. I was just trying to express how such minor damage can run into several hundred dollars very quickly. Jer
New rear upper bumper, new left quarter panel (look at the misalignment in the wheel well arch), new heat exchanger, possibly need new lower diffuser, side marker and maybe wiring harness, bezel around left tail light, prep, paint, etc. $10,000+ is my guess.
There's no way this guy was only going "2 mph" when he hit you. Maybe 15 mph is more accurate. Look how out of shape the heat exchange is.
My new lower diffuser alone was quoted at over $2000. I upgraded to TKO carbon fiber.
OP - I was going to guess $7k - $10k and agree with this ^^^
PS - Great Attitude and 80k miles !! Way to drive it !!!
You are being a gentleman about it & it looks like the insurance is taking care of the damage, good for you sir. Usually when someone posts pics of an accident, you can count on "get a lawyer" post
When he realized I had seen what happened he kept apologizing over and over. Said the wind caught the door and pulled it out of his hand. In his defense it was rather windy that day.But I do believe if I hadn’t been right there I would have never known who he was. There was one comment that said if I would have had ppf that wouldn’t have happened... can someone tell me what ppf means?
When he realized I had seen what happened he kept apologizing over and over. Said the wind caught the door and pulled it out of his hand. In his defense it was rather windy that day.But I do believe if I hadn’t been right there I would have never known who he was. There was one comment that said if I would have had ppf that wouldn’t have happened... can someone tell me what ppf means?
Paint Protection Film
However, in your case, I'm not sure it would have helped.
I hate to see any damage to a well taken care of car. OP I think you be back on your feet in no time. A good quality shop will blend the paint well and fix it good as new.
Ok I have some more info I hope someone can help me with. I went and looked at the Vette. First I noticed a crack in quarter panel about an inch or so long plus the clips came loose or broke at the bottom by the door you can see in the pick. it sticks out. Any idea on the repair cost for that. Im thinking the repair cost will add another $4-5 K Also there is another C7 there that had the rear bumper off and there is a fan on the cooler mine didnt have the fan is that for an auto trans not the manual. Soon as I get the official estimate Ill let ya'll know
The orange car looks like it can be fixed by bolting on a new rear cover and cooler which is great. Much easier to live w/ a tiny mismatch of color or surface when it's essentially a modern bumper. Regarding the black car, I'd first look for someone who will try doing a small repair to the spot only. It's just me I know, but I could better take a small repair that is just shy of perfect vs the whole fender that doesn't match. If the entire fender gets painted it will be nearly impossible to match door color/texture so it stands out. I had similar damage to the orange car decades ago but it was the front of a navy blue car. I begged them not to paint the front fender to fix the little but of a rub mark but they did anyway. Every time I walked to the car from 30 ft away that dang fender was just so slightly, but still noticeable, a different color. Best wishes to both of you.
The orange car looks like it can be fixed by bolting on a new rear cover and cooler which is great. Much easier to live w/ a tiny mismatch of color or surface when it's essentially a modern bumper. Regarding the black car, I'd first look for someone who will try doing a small repair to the spot only. It's just me I know, but I could better take a small repair that is just shy of perfect vs the whole fender that doesn't match. If the entire fender gets painted it will be nearly impossible to match door color/texture so it stands out. I had similar damage to the orange car decades ago but it was the front of a navy blue car. I begged them not to paint the front fender to fix the little but of a rub mark but they did anyway. Every time I walked to the car from 30 ft away that dang fender was just so slightly, but still noticeable, a different color. Best wishes to both of you.
I agree. I threw something up through my drivers side rear fender on track on my 15z. I bought a new fender and had it painted. Three times. It never looked right. I then got them to repair the old fender and blend the paint. I knew it had been done but nobody else could tell it had been done. If I'd done that before it would have saved a lot of headaches. Fix that spot and let them blend the paint and it will never be obvious. Anything else and I'm afraid you'll regret it. Mine was velocity yellow so that could have been part of the issue.
Last edited by badhabit_wb; Feb 5, 2020 at 03:26 PM.
Ok another up date State Farm put the estimate at almost $5k that includes new quarter panel bumper, and cooler. The shop thinks it will be around the 18th till complete.
