Someone just hit my car
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Originally Posted by Torrence
Thanks all.
This is really frustrating. The cops went to the ladies house and she did not answer, so that is when they took her van. She is in some serious doo doo now.
My insurance company seems to be great at the moment I am really concerned about the rims as I switched from Geico (and they were covered) now I am with Travelers and they said we are going to go after this lady for eveything including the deductable and cost of the rims. The funny thing is, when I went to confront the lady she was screeming that she has insurance and blamed me for what happened. I really think she was high or drunk and that is why she didn't stop. The body shop has the car and I have no idea how long they are going to have it for. The whole left side of the car has to be replaced. UNBELIEVEABLE. He gave me a rough estimate of 4,000 big ones minimum and that is not including the cost of the rims. So depending on how things go next week, I may have a s/c and new rims next week.
I am sporting this Jetta at the moment for a rental.
This is really frustrating. The cops went to the ladies house and she did not answer, so that is when they took her van. She is in some serious doo doo now.
My insurance company seems to be great at the moment I am really concerned about the rims as I switched from Geico (and they were covered) now I am with Travelers and they said we are going to go after this lady for eveything including the deductable and cost of the rims. The funny thing is, when I went to confront the lady she was screeming that she has insurance and blamed me for what happened. I really think she was high or drunk and that is why she didn't stop. The body shop has the car and I have no idea how long they are going to have it for. The whole left side of the car has to be replaced. UNBELIEVEABLE. He gave me a rough estimate of 4,000 big ones minimum and that is not including the cost of the rims. So depending on how things go next week, I may have a s/c and new rims next week.
I am sporting this Jetta at the moment for a rental.
I agree using genuine ford parts is important, and use a fine tooth comb looking over the car for flaws. I hope eerything works out for you. to one respect its also just a good thing to be hapopy for is the fact you werent in the car at the time of the accident.
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That really sucks man. I hope she gets the book thrown at her. It's a bit of a PITA from an organization point of view but here you can't get registration or plates without having insurance first. So you can buy a car, but you can't get plates or anything for it without actually providing proof of insurance.
So you could feasibly just have a stolen plate or whatever but by and large 99% of drivers around here would have insurance.
So you could feasibly just have a stolen plate or whatever but by and large 99% of drivers around here would have insurance.
Torrence, sorry to hear you had to go through that! Rich
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That bites big time Torrence.That lady just bought herself alot problems leaving like that.Over 20% of Jersey drivers dont carry insurance on there vehicals and I hope the courts ream er royal.
I hope you get your Stang fixed and back to enjoying it Torrence.
Keep us updated.
-John
I hope you get your Stang fixed and back to enjoying it Torrence.
Keep us updated.
-John
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Originally Posted by 97svtgoin05gt
Sorry dude, I hope everything works out for you. Where did you take the car? It's possible I know the guy where it is.
Oh...I hate minivans.
Oh...I hate minivans.
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**** T sorry to hear that man. I woudla chased that ***** down too and prolly beat her *** then called the cops. Youll get up and running in no time and if its as good a shop as you say youll never kno it wasnt fatory original
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Originally Posted by Torrence
Thanks all.
The funny thing is, when I went to confront the lady she was screeming that she has insurance and blamed me for what happened. I really think she was high or drunk and that is why she didn't stop.
The funny thing is, when I went to confront the lady she was screeming that she has insurance and blamed me for what happened. I really think she was high or drunk and that is why she didn't stop.
My Titan was totalled by a drunk driver who was speeding and fell asleep at the wheel while driving without a license and no insurance in a truck that wasn't his. Luckily, my insurance covered everything, even my deductible and my premiums didn't even go up.
People ARE crazy out there.
Hope you get the rims paid for and car back good as new, best of luck.
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Man I'm really sorry 
But I'm REALLY glad you cought that beaatch!
It's so unbelievable what some people will do. I hope she has to pay AND goes to jail.
I remember reading a post here about a woman hitting a guys stang in a parking lot.
He had a camera and the security guy told him she hit him so he takes pics and is about to leave a note on the woman's car and she comes out yelling at HIM!
She denies everything and then he shows her the pics and she yells more. And he was willing to not involve the cops etc. but after that he did.
Everytime I park my car this is my worst fear... that someone will come along and smash it while I'm not there.
Good luck with the repairs man.
But I'm REALLY glad you cought that beaatch!
It's so unbelievable what some people will do. I hope she has to pay AND goes to jail.
I remember reading a post here about a woman hitting a guys stang in a parking lot.
He had a camera and the security guy told him she hit him so he takes pics and is about to leave a note on the woman's car and she comes out yelling at HIM!
She denies everything and then he shows her the pics and she yells more. And he was willing to not involve the cops etc. but after that he did.
Everytime I park my car this is my worst fear... that someone will come along and smash it while I'm not there.
Good luck with the repairs man.
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Louie,
I don't know about in the Netherlands, but in Germany they pay around 2000e ($2500) for a drivers license. In the US it costs about $30 (may be more now). The US culture and laws is not as advanced as the ones in Europe when it comes to insurance.
Hey Torrence,
Hope you get her back on the road soon!!! Hang in there....
I don't know about in the Netherlands, but in Germany they pay around 2000e ($2500) for a drivers license. In the US it costs about $30 (may be more now). The US culture and laws is not as advanced as the ones in Europe when it comes to insurance.
Hey Torrence,
Hope you get her back on the road soon!!! Hang in there....
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I saw a show on Discovery about just that Alex.
Those costs are due to the driver having to take manditory road instruction coarses and tests.
I would personally LOVE it if it were that hard to get a license here. It would eliminate a lot of accidents I would imagine.
Those costs are due to the driver having to take manditory road instruction coarses and tests.
I would personally LOVE it if it were that hard to get a license here. It would eliminate a lot of accidents I would imagine.
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Originally Posted by FireFighterHill
When I bought my Mustang here in Florida, I had to have proof of insurance before I could get a temp tag and even drive it off the lot.
Can't wait to see what that police report is going to look like, I recon this is going to be a very BIG pill to swallow for this chick.
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Hope everything goes well for your car.
It would be rediculous to have to pay $2500 to get a license in US. We have such a crappy public transportation system, that just wouldn't fly.
Originally Posted by scramblr
I don't know about in the Netherlands, but in Germany they pay around 2000e ($2500) for a drivers license. In the US it costs about $30 (may be more now). The US culture and laws is not as advanced as the ones in Europe when it comes to insurance.
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Maybe if our roads and public transportation were as good as over there but there not so ID NEVER pay that much, I think its REDICULAS that I have to pay tolls here in the central florida area just to get around and I LIVE HERE AND PAY TAXES
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Originally Posted by FireFighterHill
When I bought my Mustang here in Florida, I had to have proof of insurance before I could get a temp tag and even drive it off the lot.
Also our State is a "No Fault" so we cover our own vehicles and do not have to deal with others insurance. The Stangs are zero deductable, what ever the event.
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Originally Posted by scramblr
Louie,
I don't know about in the Netherlands, but in Germany they pay around 2000e ($2500) for a drivers license.
I don't know about in the Netherlands, but in Germany they pay around 2000e ($2500) for a drivers license.
There are many other differences that together lead to a more "civilized" environment on European streets and highways, such as 18 being the minimum driving age limit, the concept of "slow lanes" and "fast lanes", passing another car exclusively on the left on the highway (or on the right in the UK), proper driving lessons, huge fines for traffic violations and very strict licence tests.
However, the percentage of idiots is the same all over the world, and they cause pretty much the same problems when driving. I've seen people talking on cellphones, reading newspapers and putting on make-up while driving all over Europe, so we're not much better. It's just the fear of the (more serious) repercussions that keeps thinks in order here.
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