The owner of a vehicle cannot profit from an insurance claim. Assuming the dealer routes the repair to their own service department, parts and labor are calculated at cost.

Also, a dealer is tax exempt in NJ so no sales tax is paid.

 

The dealer will probably get the wheel touched up and leave the tire alone. They are the most unscrupulous business people around.

 

Offer them 5600 less on the car and buy it with 1 rim and tire.1892 a tire and rim is crazy.. Let them keep the three other rims and tires.. I wouldn't pay a dime.. Let them take you to court.. I say bluff.

 

Since you're paying for parts and all. At least ask that dealership to let you keep the rim and tire. After all, you paid for them!

 

Good point! Yes, request the old parts. Otherwise, call fraud.

But as I said earlier, let insurance handle it. Don't deal with them directly. They are trying to profit on this.

 

Dealership would have insurance but usually a high deductible. Very likely $1000. Not a lawyer but sounds like you are responsible for at least the deductible. Yes it's an accident but it's about accountability. No different if you hit another parked car.

 

What is the name of the dealership so I don't go there.