I got hit from behind,what should i do now?

louieinyo · 02-27-2007, 09:56 PM

The other day 10 mins after i got my car handwashed.A acura full of girls crashes into me on the gw bridge.They were begging me to take 300 cash and not get insurance involved.The damage looks very minor a few scrapes,I got a estimate for $768 to replace the bumper.I gave her the estimate over the phone she says its way to much and she wants the bodyshop estimate faxed to her.

jonesthewine · 02-27-2007, 10:02 PM

You should have called the cops, filed an accident report and traded info re insurance, license #, address etc...hope that you did.

Good luck.

Si4Life · 02-27-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by louieinyo

The other day 10 mins after i got my car handwashed.A acura full of girls crashes into me on the gw bridge.They were begging me to take 300 cash and not get insurance involved.The damage looks very minor a few scrapes,I got a estimate for $768 to replace the bumper.I gave her the estimate over the phone she says its way to much and she wants the bodyshop estimate faxed to her.

get the hfp kit. should cover the scratches

whitecivicsi · 02-27-2007, 10:16 PM

Now that cost you over $700 worth of damages? wow

That sucks. Hope you get it fix soon.

NellyNel · 02-27-2007, 10:23 PM

Quick question..

If it wasn't a bunch of girls that hit you, would you have done the correct procedure?.... call the cops, file a report, call your insurance.

If the answer is YES, you made a big mistake.

hoanger · 02-27-2007, 10:25 PM

hahaha were they hot though?
I dunno.. but if it were me.. I think it would have influenced my decision wrongly as well. girls can do that to ya

well fax it to her, ask for the money and if she doesn't give it... then police?

***sh33t_0f_p4p3r*** · 02-27-2007, 10:27 PM

ask for a bj

8thCivicNut · 02-27-2007, 10:34 PM

a reputable body shop should be able to sand and repaint the bumper for around $200-$250. If thats the only scratch on the bumper, it doesnt need to be replaced.

hoanger · 02-27-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sh33t_0f_p4p3r

ask for a bj

HAHAHA

...from all of them.

samx109 · 02-27-2007, 10:40 PM

i think 768 is too much... well if u get 768 just throw in 200bucks and get a HFP body kit :)

xmx250 · 02-27-2007, 10:49 PM

You should get at least one or two BJ's out of this, LOL

***Ruthless909*** · 02-27-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hoanger

HAHAHA

...from all of them.

Only from the prettiest one!!!

***sh33t_0f_p4p3r*** · 02-27-2007, 10:50 PM

hey, im the frist one that said he would of asked for a quad bj

**wing_gundam** · 02-27-2007, 10:54 PM

Honestly, that doesn't look too bad. I would take the $300 and just live with it. It's a lot of effort to track everyone down and collect insurance, then get it fixed, and hope the body shop doesn't add more scratches than when you came in. It's just what you can live with. After my car + metal chain I can live with a few scratches :P

louieinyo · 02-27-2007, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoanger

hahaha were they hot though?
I dunno.. but if it were me.. I think it would have influenced my decision wrongly as well. girls can do that to ya

well fax it to her, ask for the money and if she doesn't give it... then police?

They were ok looking it looks like they just woke up because they were wearing pajamas.I think I would have handled it the same if it was a guy maybe less yelling if he was bigger than me.It happened on the lower level of the gw bridge in rush hour traffic.I had no shoulder to pull over in,my insurance card expired a few days before and i did not have my new one with me.So i did not want to stay there to long and get cops involved.The damage is so minor Its not worth the 500 deductible.I did get her insurance and license info if she refuses to pay.Looks like she will be paying for most of my hfp bodykit.Hopefully

**Nomar06** · 02-27-2007, 11:50 PM

Get an estimate, tell her to pay the estimate amount or you will inform the insurance. Im sure she would go with the $$$. Better than paying higher insurance premium for her. Then, like you said, HFP!!!

GALAXY~SI · 02-27-2007, 11:58 PM

i know a guy that does paint he doing my car i know he wouldnt charge you more then 500 for that

hoanger · 02-28-2007, 12:08 AM

well look at that... you get a new HFP kit practically paid for out of this accident
except... if you dont get it fixed, rust could occur from the elements etc
and under that HFP kit, in the back of your mind.. all you'll see is that battle scar
It's a good fix presently, but maybe fix it up to prevent further problems?

louieinyo · 02-28-2007, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoanger

well look at that... you get a new HFP kit practically paid for out of this accident
except... if you dont get it fixed, rust could occur from the elements etc
and under that HFP kit, in the back of your mind.. all you'll see is that battle scar
It's a good fix presently, but maybe fix it up to prevent further problems?

Thats exactly what I'm worried about.When I went to get the estimate the guy said there was no damage to the chasis or frame.So if I don't get the bodykit all he will do is replace the bumper and energy absorber.
Btw i have not posted anything in a while because I'm getting my house ready for my baby thats due very soon.

NellyNel · 02-28-2007, 12:28 AM

Rust isn't a concern as the bumper is plastic. Touch up paint will do for now to prevent the rest of the paint from peeling.

Well, you did good by going to a body shop that over charges. Now you have a reputable quote for her to go by. Hopefully, she's true to her word.

Good luck!!

02-27-2007, 11:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nomar06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 26,228 iTrader: 8 / 100%	Get an estimate, tell her to pay the estimate amount or you will inform the insurance. Im sure she would go with the $$$. Better than paying higher insurance premium for her. Then, like you said, HFP!!! __________________

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jonesthewine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mexico Age: 44 Posts: 431 Carlos Castaneda iTrader: 0 / 0%	You should have called the cops, filed an accident report and traded info re insurance, license #, address etc...hope that you did. Good luck.

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whitecivicsi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,740 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Now that cost you over $700 worth of damages? wow That sucks. Hope you get it fix soon.

02-27-2007, 10:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
NellyNel Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Quick question.. If it wasn't a bunch of girls that hit you, would you have done the correct procedure?.... call the cops, file a report, call your insurance. If the answer is YES, you made a big mistake.

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hoanger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 5,807 Jason iTrader: 2 / 100%	hahaha were they hot though? I dunno.. but if it were me.. I think it would have influenced my decision wrongly as well. girls can do that to ya well fax it to her, ask for the money and if she doesn't give it... then police?

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*sh33t_0f_p4p3r* Ears bleed at 70mm Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Port, Florida Age: 22 Posts: 3,123 Tobie iTrader: 1 / 100%	ask for a bj

02-27-2007, 10:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
8thCivicNut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 378 iTrader: 0 / 0%	a reputable body shop should be able to sand and repaint the bumper for around $200-$250. If thats the only scratch on the bumper, it doesnt need to be replaced.

02-27-2007, 10:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
samx109 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 7,522 Sam iTrader: 21 / 100%	i think 768 is too much... well if u get 768 just throw in 200bucks and get a HFP body kit :)

02-27-2007, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
xmx250 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westchester, N.Y. Age: 21 Posts: 6,100 iTrader: 1 / 100%	You should get at least one or two BJ's out of this, LOL

02-27-2007, 10:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
*sh33t_0f_p4p3r* Ears bleed at 70mm Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Port, Florida Age: 22 Posts: 3,123 Tobie iTrader: 1 / 100%	hey, im the frist one that said he would of asked for a quad bj

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wing_gundam Smooth Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: T dot Posts: 17,849 Civic Type Stock iTrader: 9 / 100%	Honestly, that doesn't look too bad. I would take the $300 and just live with it. It's a lot of effort to track everyone down and collect insurance, then get it fixed, and hope the body shop doesn't add more scratches than when you came in. It's just what you can live with. After my car + metal chain I can live with a few scratches :P

02-27-2007, 11:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
GALAXY~SI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester NY Age: 20 Posts: 11,758 Kurt iTrader: 17 / 100%	i know a guy that does paint he doing my car i know he wouldnt charge you more then 500 for that

02-28-2007, 12:08 AM	#18 (permalink)
hoanger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 5,807 Jason iTrader: 2 / 100%	well look at that... you get a new HFP kit practically paid for out of this accident except... if you dont get it fixed, rust could occur from the elements etc and under that HFP kit, in the back of your mind.. all you'll see is that battle scar It's a good fix presently, but maybe fix it up to prevent further problems?

02-28-2007, 12:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
NellyNel Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Rust isn't a concern as the bumper is plastic. Touch up paint will do for now to prevent the rest of the paint from peeling. Well, you did good by going to a body shop that over charges. Now you have a reputable quote for her to go by. Hopefully, she's true to her word. Good luck!!