Did not make it a year :(
5/19/13, 09:50 PM
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Pics.. ugh hate looking at them. The body shop I took the car to has done work on previous cars I have owned. Also the woman who hit me also has the same insurance company.. no out of pocket. I also told the owner no body filler, change the skin. So I am hoping the insurance company gives him the right amount of $$$ to do it right, after all its a new car and full coverage + my driving record is 100% clean. The only accidents I have been in are ones where people hit me.. 
Her car was a Acura SUV the one with the point front end like a boat!!
Her car was a Acura SUV the one with the point front end like a boat!!
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5/20/13, 10:04 AM
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I hope the other driver did not say she did not see you, unless she's colorblind in green. That color can be seen from a mile away, in pitch black darkness!!!
I'd think you'd be entitled to be made "whole", meaning your Mustang has to be gevin back to you the same way it was before the accident. Like yourself, I'd be insisting on nothing but genuine Ford OEM parts, and no bondo.
I'd think you'd be entitled to be made "whole", meaning your Mustang has to be gevin back to you the same way it was before the accident. Like yourself, I'd be insisting on nothing but genuine Ford OEM parts, and no bondo.
5/20/13, 10:13 AM
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I'll assume the police came to the scene and filed a accident report? If so, congrats, your car is now worth less even if repaired to perfection. If and when you go to sell/trade in that awesome sports car you will get less money because it has been in an accident.
You can make the insurance companies pay for loss of value due to the damage. I had a nice 2007 STi that got creamed by some idiot and we got $2400 in decrease in valuation of the vehicle...but it wasn't easy. You may want to lawyer up if you have not already.
You can make the insurance companies pay for loss of value due to the damage. I had a nice 2007 STi that got creamed by some idiot and we got $2400 in decrease in valuation of the vehicle...but it wasn't easy. You may want to lawyer up if you have not already.
5/20/13, 03:30 PM
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Pics.. ugh hate looking at them. The body shop I took the car to has done work on previous cars I have owned. Also the woman who hit me also has the same insurance company.. no out of pocket. I also told the owner no body filler, change the skin. So I am hoping the insurance company gives him the right amount of $$$ to do it right, after all its a new car and full coverage + my driving record is 100% clean. The only accidents I have been in are ones where people hit me..
Her car was a Acura SUV the one with the point front end like a boat!!
Her car was a Acura SUV the one with the point front end like a boat!!
5/20/13, 05:55 PM
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You need to look into claiming Diminished Value, especially if you intend to sell the car within the next few years.
Essentially the insurance company should pay you cash for the lost value of your wrecked vehicle. Just do a quick search for Diminished Value Auto Claim and read up.
Essentially the insurance company should pay you cash for the lost value of your wrecked vehicle. Just do a quick search for Diminished Value Auto Claim and read up.
5/20/13, 06:47 PM
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You need to look into claiming Diminished Value, especially if you intend to sell the car within the next few years.
Essentially the insurance company should pay you cash for the lost value of your wrecked vehicle. Just do a quick search for Diminished Value Auto Claim and read up.
Essentially the insurance company should pay you cash for the lost value of your wrecked vehicle. Just do a quick search for Diminished Value Auto Claim and read up.
Now that I've seen your pictures, the damage isn't a lot different from what I had. I won a diminished value claim on this one as well, so there's some good info for you in that thread. Let me know questions or if I can help.
5/21/13, 04:08 AM
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Had my hood dented from a truck. Bought a used hood (red) had it painted to match my Kona blue. If I don't mention it no one can tell. I CAN. Even tho the paint matches 99.9 % I still see a diffrerence. It might be just me but isn't that what matters? I can live with it but i'm not happy I had to fix it.
5/21/13, 06:07 AM
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This is all that happened to mine 2 weeks ago,
957 in damages, does anyone know if that shows on my car report as a wreck of is there a number it needs to exceed? It was a simple bumper replacement. &should I look into the lost value claim on this aswell?
957 in damages, does anyone know if that shows on my car report as a wreck of is there a number it needs to exceed? It was a simple bumper replacement. &should I look into the lost value claim on this aswell?
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5/21/13, 08:10 AM
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5/22/13, 02:04 PM
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Dayum Eric, I know that hurts. I understand your concern with the body shop matching the color. Color match used to be easy, but not anymore. If they have worked for you before, I'm sure they will do their best to make you satisfied. Good luck, and glad you weren't hurt.
BTW, you will get over the hurt. And, the car will be fine.
BTW, you will get over the hurt. And, the car will be fine.
5/23/13, 01:29 PM
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In case its not already been mentioned, go after them for the diminished value. Your car will never be worth as much as it was just seconds before the accident occurred. I have collected several thousand dollars in diminished value claims. Make sure you get it!
5/24/13, 02:57 PM
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I know all about Diminished value and with my body shop we plan on doing that after the car is repaired. I was shocked of how much the insurance company gave to repair the car.. Lets just say the amount they gave and I was to add 3K is what I owe on the car since I put down a decent chunk. I am confident they are going to fix factory new and as was said by the body shop owner since its a 13 OEM would be all they could do any way. Here is their shop car.. The owner is a Mustang guy and his favorite color is... Caliber Collisions.
5/28/13, 03:24 PM
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