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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Are there any auto insurance gurus out there?

Last night I was side swiped by a guy who failed to maintain his lane. He scratched the entire driverside of my car. He gave me his insurance info and I called this morning to start a claim. I am curious to know if his insurance is responsible for the loss of value that my car has for it now having a "carfax" blemish? My car is an 01 Mag red with 33k so it was extremely clean. The damage on the fenders is mostly paint but I have a bit of fiberglass damage around the door handle and rear qp.

Any info would be much appreciated and a recomendation for a top notch body shop in the Houston area is welcome.

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Gilbert
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Are there any auto insurance gurus out there?

Last night I was side swiped by a guy who failed to maintain his lane. He scratched the entire driverside of my car. He gave me his insurance info and I called this morning to start a claim. I am curious to know if his insurance is responsible for the loss of value that my car has for it now having a "carfax" blemish? My car is an 01 Mag red with 33k so it was extremely clean. The damage on the fenders is mostly paint but I have a bit of fiberglass damage around the door handle and rear qp.

Any info would be much appreciated and a recomendation for a top notch body shop in the Houston area is welcome.

Thanks,
Gilbert
yes they are responsible for dim val but they will put the burden on you to have an appriasal that will cost about 400$ Let them know up front that you will pursue the dim val and see what they have to say. I'm a long way from you but i can help with the repairs. My day gig is Body Shop Manager for Planet Ford in Spring. I know its Ford but we fix my buddies vettes or anything with keys. Email me if you have any questions
djones@planetford.com
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Thanks for the info bud the car was taken to Richey's auto collision and will be done in a few days.

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