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NinoSS · 03-25-2014, 08:25 PM

OP, put in the claim and pay the difference in your rate for a while. You will likely not feel the difference each month.

I have a few funny stories of restraint, one of which I will share. My son (now 8yrs old) was about 4 1/2 and outside with me while I was washing my 135i. I didn't see him (or the hose) for a good minute. I walk to the back and he tells me that he is watering the holes...

He filled the exhaust up with water...

In the end the car was fine, I just had to back it down the driveway to let the water drain... It was sort of comical hearing the first 3-4 throttle blips shoot water out the tail pipes...

Billy10mm · 03-25-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GYac

I've never had a car detailed, I prefer to do it myself, its part of owning a nice car that you care about, taking care of it. I guess I'm ignorant to what a proper detail should cost lol.

$60/hour give or take and typically between 5 and 80 hours depending on the level of attention needed.

Here's an example of a proper detail job: http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...nd-craig-reed/

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13lstuner · 03-25-2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

You by far are a better human than I. I applaud your restraint with your little one for sure. You and he will have a good laugh about it some day. My dad is X military and he wasn't nearly as understanding as you seem to be.

I completely agree here... My dad is still a literal drill Sergeant and I wouldn't have say down for a month... So bravo to you sir! It shows how great of a father you are! I hope everything works out for the best for you sir!

And by the way thank you for your service!

JCunningham · 03-26-2014, 03:47 AM

get it painted then get better insurance. I have allstate. there upper level with 3 year new car replacement. The only way a claim would increase my policy would be if I was drunk. Even Geico didnt increase my policy after a $3300 deer hit.

GenF-GTS · 03-26-2014, 04:26 AM

Delete the thread call the insurance company and say someone keyed the car at the shops, also since kids are suing parents these days sue your kid take him for all his toys that he owns.

Sorry to hear bout it, i would get it fixed under the keyed car scenario

GYac · 03-26-2014, 07:46 AM

its too late to change my story, plus I'm not going to lie about it, it is what it is. However those ideas had crossed my mind. thanks for the replies going to just get it repainted. At least I will have fresh paint lol.

CamaroDreams07 · 03-26-2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by O.N.

Delete the thread call the insurance company and say someone keyed the car at the shops, also since kids are suing parents these days sue your kid take him for all his toys that he owns.

Sorry to hear bout it, i would get it fixed under the keyed car scenario

Advocating insurance fraud. Wow. The people of this forum/people in general never cease to amaze me.

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SeaWolfLestat · 03-26-2014, 08:14 AM

My man was just trying to help out is dad. He sorta looks like me 40 years ago. good for him for stepping up to the plate. But I am sorry to see the car got jacked up.

Z/28Dan · 03-29-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by O.N.

Delete the thread call the insurance company and say someone keyed the car at the shops, also since kids are suing parents these days sue your kid take him for all his toys that he owns.

Sorry to hear bout it, i would get it fixed under the keyed car scenario

Please go away and never come back here...

tmcclint · 03-29-2014, 10:13 PM

OP, we need more fathers like you, I may not have been as forgiving but you are 100% right that he just wanted to help and didn't understand what he was doing (my dad would have beat me black and blue at that age and he is OCD about his cars). On the repair, I agree, use the insurance, it's what you pay for. Good Luck!

Highland Ranger · 03-29-2014, 10:18 PM

The 4k well worth the price for a story you can tell forever. Enjoy your son, they grow up too soon.

But maybe get him a brush.

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jmelchio · 03-29-2014, 10:33 PM

That's a tough one, but congrats for handling it so well.

Mike-D · 03-29-2014, 10:50 PM

I'd give him duty on Christmas! Semper Fi!

black. · 04-02-2014, 10:34 PM

Find a shop that will cover your deductable or will help with it. They will do it just to get your business.

03-25-2014, 08:25 PM	#29
NinoSS Drives: 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,619	OP, put in the claim and pay the difference in your rate for a while. You will likely not feel the difference each month. I have a few funny stories of restraint, one of which I will share. My son (now 8yrs old) was about 4 1/2 and outside with me while I was washing my 135i. I didn't see him (or the hose) for a good minute. I walk to the back and he tells me that he is watering the holes... He filled the exhaust up with water... In the end the car was fine, I just had to back it down the driveway to let the water drain... It was sort of comical hearing the first 3-4 throttle blips shoot water out the tail pipes... __________________ Current - 2018 NGM 1LE (LT4 conversion coming soon) SOLD 2010 LS3 / Vengeance stage I cam / CAI intake w/ADM race scoop / Dynatech LT's / Eaton Posi LPE-JRE 3.91's / L99 Corsa / ZL1 wheels / NT05 275/315

03-26-2014, 03:47 AM	#32
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	get it painted then get better insurance. I have allstate. there upper level with 3 year new car replacement. The only way a claim would increase my policy would be if I was drunk. Even Geico didnt increase my policy after a $3300 deer hit. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-26-2014, 07:46 AM	#34
GYac Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: AA CO, MD Posts: 256	its too late to change my story, plus I'm not going to lie about it, it is what it is. However those ideas had crossed my mind. thanks for the replies going to just get it repainted. At least I will have fresh paint lol. __________________ 2010 RS/SS - C.A.I Intake, Muffler Delete, Skip Shift, VMAX TB

03-26-2014, 08:14 AM	#36
SeaWolfLestat Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 148 View My Garage	My man was just trying to help out is dad. He sorta looks like me 40 years ago. good for him for stepping up to the plate. But I am sorry to see the car got jacked up. __________________

03-29-2014, 10:13 PM	#38
tmcclint Drives: 2014 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 228 View My Garage	OP, we need more fathers like you, I may not have been as forgiving but you are 100% right that he just wanted to help and didn't understand what he was doing (my dad would have beat me black and blue at that age and he is OCD about his cars). On the repair, I agree, use the insurance, it's what you pay for. Good Luck! __________________ 2014 2SS RS 1LE

03-26-2014, 04:26 AM	#33
GenF-GTS Account Suspended Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 571	Delete the thread call the insurance company and say someone keyed the car at the shops, also since kids are suing parents these days sue your kid take him for all his toys that he owns. Sorry to hear bout it, i would get it fixed under the keyed car scenario

03-29-2014, 10:18 PM	#39
Highland Ranger Drives: 2014 CRT Convertible ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NW NJ Posts: 377	The 4k well worth the price for a story you can tell forever. Enjoy your son, they grow up too soon. But maybe get him a brush. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

03-29-2014, 10:33 PM	#40
jmelchio SSmokinJoe Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, North Hills Posts: 568 View My Garage	That's a tough one, but congrats for handling it so well. __________________ 1SS/RS Silver with Black Rally Stripes. 35% Tint Roto-Fab CAI SLP Loudmouth II Axleback Hurst Shifter R1Concepts Slotted Rotors Hawk Ceramic Brakepads I drive way too fast to worry about my cholesterol.

03-29-2014, 10:50 PM	#41
Mike-D HTFU Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 245	I'd give him duty on Christmas! Semper Fi! __________________

04-02-2014, 10:34 PM	#42
black. Drives: IBM 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 858	Find a shop that will cover your deductable or will help with it. They will do it just to get your business.