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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Good News!
[QUOTE=And yeah, there were injuries, as it turned out. They're paying for my chiropractor visits, as well.[/QUOTE]
I hope you're ADJUSTING well! LOL! And I KNOW the an-ti-ci-pa-tion is building!
Have a good day/weekend!
'12 VBP Sport 5MT w/minor appearance & comfort mods!!
I hope you're ADJUSTING well! LOL! And I KNOW the an-ti-ci-pa-tion is building!
Have a good day/weekend!'12 VBP Sport 5MT w/minor appearance & comfort mods!!
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Georgia
No matter how well they repair it, an expert can spot new parts/resprays. In addition it will show up in carfax reports. This will lower the resale value of your car. As the injured party you have a right to compensation. This is built into the insurance code in many states (probably to reduce the amount of compensation). Be sure to ask. I don't know if there is a standard, but 10% of the cost of repairs doesn't seem unreasonable. Carfax will tell you it impacts the resale value by thousands, but I think that's an exaggeration.
Someone damaged my rear bumper in the parking lot. The repair was $600, paid on my uninsured motorists policy. After it was done State Farm mailed me a check (without asking) for $60. The accompanying letter explained the law/rule in GA, but this applies everywhere, it's just not automatic.
Here's a shylock site. I'm sure if you just ask for diminished value comp they'll cut a check.
Someone damaged my rear bumper in the parking lot. The repair was $600, paid on my uninsured motorists policy. After it was done State Farm mailed me a check (without asking) for $60. The accompanying letter explained the law/rule in GA, but this applies everywhere, it's just not automatic.
Here's a shylock site. I'm sure if you just ask for diminished value comp they'll cut a check.
Last edited by Steve244; Mar 27, 2014 at 12:37 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 33
From: NC
No matter how well they repair it, an expert can spot new parts/resprays. In addition it will show up in carfax reports. This will lower the resale value of your car. As the injured party you have a right to compensation. This is built into the insurance code in many states (probably to reduce the amount of compensation). Be sure to ask. I don't know if there is a standard, but 10% of the cost of repairs doesn't seem unreasonable. Carfax will tell you it impacts the resale value by thousands, but I think that's an exaggeration.
Someone damaged my rear bumper in the parking lot. The repair was $600, paid on my uninsured motorists policy. After it was done State Farm mailed me a check (without asking) for $60. The accompanying letter explained the law/rule in GA, but this applies everywhere, it's just not automatic.
Here's a shylock site. I'm sure if you just ask for diminished value comp they'll cut a check.
Someone damaged my rear bumper in the parking lot. The repair was $600, paid on my uninsured motorists policy. After it was done State Farm mailed me a check (without asking) for $60. The accompanying letter explained the law/rule in GA, but this applies everywhere, it's just not automatic.
Here's a shylock site. I'm sure if you just ask for diminished value comp they'll cut a check.
I left a message with my adjuster and asked. I'll be relieved just to get the car back and this is the car I plan on keeping for as long as humanly possible, so it might not be all that big of an issue in the long run, but I'll see what she says. Its not something I'd sue over, but I at least asked. They've been really great about paying for all the chiropractor stuff, and that is no small bill, and the repairs to the car are $9K. I guess at this point, I'm counting my blessings.
Sorry for the delay, yes, I got my car back this past Wednesday, finally. Turned in the rental car and it looked brand new by the time my husband got finished with it, and my car runs like new. I've put about 200 miles on it since I got it back, so I feel confident saying that they did a great job on it. Auto Art was the name of the place, and they have a few locations around the Nashville area. Its so nice to have my own car back!!! 
Glad to hear it! Was starting to wonder....you need to post "Before & After" repair pictures!
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 598
From: Atlanta, Georgia
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I recommend that you go out and sit in your Fit for 30 minutes..Repeat, as often as necessary; until your mind and body attain equilibrium!! LOL!!
'12 VBP Sport 5MT w/minor appearance & comfort mods!!
'12 VBP Sport 5MT w/minor appearance & comfort mods!!
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