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RedRaider2014 · 03-27-2014, 10:46 AM

So a guy decided to drive into my lane the other day. The insurance agency has told me that there is a high probability that its going to be a 50/50 liability claim. So I am wondering if anyone can give me an estimate on what this is going to cost me. I know I only have to pay for the deductible, but I want to know the overall cost of the new fender, waterbased paint, labor hours, etc.

Dubscamaro · 03-27-2014, 10:58 AM

My fender was 605. Had the same thing happen to me recently with my mom backing into my car and the right fender to repair was $605. Hopefully they didn't mess up your alignment and wheels. No need in replacing the fender either. They pulled out my dents and painted it brand new.

TPAJETSKI · 03-27-2014, 11:03 AM

I'm no crash reconstruction expert but the angle of that picture looks like it was you moving over into him. The damage doesn't look too bad so hopefully you can get it fixed for under 1K.

2SS 2011 · 03-27-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TPAJETSKI

I'm no crash reconstruction expert but the angle of that picture looks like it was you moving over into him. The damage doesn't look too bad so hopefully you can get it fixed for under 1K.

I agree. You know what they say.. A picture is worth a thousand words.... Hope everything works out for you!

Dubscamaro · 03-27-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TPAJETSKI

I'm no crash reconstruction expert but the angle of that picture looks like it was you moving over into him. The damage doesn't look too bad so hopefully you can get it fixed for under 1K.

Definitely under 1k - highest estimate I got was 800

menendez1293 · 03-27-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TPAJETSKI

I'm no crash reconstruction expert but the angle of that picture looks like it was you moving over into him. The damage doesn't look too bad so hopefully you can get it fixed for under 1K.

I have to agree with this as well.

JTruck · 03-27-2014, 11:37 AM

+1 on the OP appearing to be at fault

DylanVK · 03-27-2014, 12:08 PM

I'm with these guys... based my experiences I'd say you'd be in the range of about $800. Got off pretty well all things considered, looks like it was mostly his tire that came into contact with you.

RedRaider2014 · 03-27-2014, 01:10 PM

The reason my angle is much more extreme than his is because I was travelling at a much slower rate. I guess I should explain the situation:
I was in the right hand lane of a three lane road approaching a T-intersection during 5 o-clock traffic. The lane I was on was a right-turn-only lane. The other two were left-only. I ride until I was about 150ft from the intersection, I use my blinker and slow down to switch lanes. A woman in a white older model Lincoln Towncar stops to allow me to merge into her lane. I get about 75% into the lane when the guy in the F150 comes flying through into the lane at about 30mph. Its my assumption since his truck is raised and there was a car in front of him, that he did not see me until he came into the lane. I swear I saw the whole thing in slow motion, there was nothing I could do, but let my baby get hit.

RedRaider2014 · 03-27-2014, 01:12 PM

I just got my estimate at just under $1,000. He ate the body lines so I have to get a new fender. Luckily his truck was raised, because if not it would of ran straight into my tire, which would of been ALOT more expensive to repair.

RedRaider2014 · 03-27-2014, 01:14 PM

This photo better illustrates my position on the road.

JTruck · 03-27-2014, 01:21 PM

Still confused where this F150 came from lol....

Were you two attempting to merge into the middle lane from the outside lanes at the same time?

RedRaider2014 · 03-27-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JTruck

Still confused where this F150 came from lol....

Were you two attempting to merge into the middle lane from the outside lanes at the same time?

Pretty Much.
There are no witnesses and the police didn't file a report. Odds are I am going to be responsible for the deductible.

JTruck · 03-27-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRaider2014

Pretty Much.
There are no witnesses and the police didn't file a report. Odds are I am going to be responsible for the deductible.

That makes sense now.

Odd that the PD didn't take a report, unless this was a private road which it does not sound/look like it.

03-27-2014, 10:46 AM	#1
RedRaider2014 Drives: 2014 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 192	Estimate So a guy decided to drive into my lane the other day. The insurance agency has told me that there is a high probability that its going to be a 50/50 liability claim. So I am wondering if anyone can give me an estimate on what this is going to cost me. I know I only have to pay for the deductible, but I want to know the overall cost of the new fender, waterbased paint, labor hours, etc. Attached Images __________________ Billet Bowtie Replacement Insert Rpi Splash Guards Factory Zl1 Rear Splash guards ZL1Rockers

03-27-2014, 10:58 AM	#2
Dubscamaro Living Life in MPH. Drives: 15 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,114 View My Garage	My fender was 605. Had the same thing happen to me recently with my mom backing into my car and the right fender to repair was $605. Hopefully they didn't mess up your alignment and wheels. No need in replacing the fender either. They pulled out my dents and painted it brand new. __________________ Devon W.

03-27-2014, 11:37 AM	#7
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	+1 on the OP appearing to be at fault __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

03-27-2014, 12:08 PM	#8
DylanVK Drives: a few Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 507	I'm with these guys... based my experiences I'd say you'd be in the range of about $800. Got off pretty well all things considered, looks like it was mostly his tire that came into contact with you. __________________ *1967 C/10 PROJECT TRUCK \| DETAILING EXPERT \| CRAFT BEER ENTHUSIAST*

03-27-2014, 01:10 PM	#9
RedRaider2014 Drives: 2014 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 192	The reason my angle is much more extreme than his is because I was travelling at a much slower rate. I guess I should explain the situation: I was in the right hand lane of a three lane road approaching a T-intersection during 5 o-clock traffic. The lane I was on was a right-turn-only lane. The other two were left-only. I ride until I was about 150ft from the intersection, I use my blinker and slow down to switch lanes. A woman in a white older model Lincoln Towncar stops to allow me to merge into her lane. I get about 75% into the lane when the guy in the F150 comes flying through into the lane at about 30mph. Its my assumption since his truck is raised and there was a car in front of him, that he did not see me until he came into the lane. I swear I saw the whole thing in slow motion, there was nothing I could do, but let my baby get hit. __________________ Billet Bowtie Replacement Insert Rpi Splash Guards Factory Zl1 Rear Splash guards ZL1Rockers

03-27-2014, 11:03 AM	#3
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	I'm no crash reconstruction expert but the angle of that picture looks like it was you moving over into him. The damage doesn't look too bad so hopefully you can get it fixed for under 1K.

03-27-2014, 01:12 PM	#10
RedRaider2014 Drives: 2014 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 192	I just got my estimate at just under $1,000. He ate the body lines so I have to get a new fender. Luckily his truck was raised, because if not it would of ran straight into my tire, which would of been ALOT more expensive to repair. __________________ Billet Bowtie Replacement Insert Rpi Splash Guards Factory Zl1 Rear Splash guards ZL1Rockers

03-27-2014, 01:14 PM	#11
RedRaider2014 Drives: 2014 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 192	This photo better illustrates my position on the road. Attached Images __________________ Billet Bowtie Replacement Insert Rpi Splash Guards Factory Zl1 Rear Splash guards ZL1Rockers

03-27-2014, 01:21 PM	#12
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Still confused where this F150 came from lol.... Were you two attempting to merge into the middle lane from the outside lanes at the same time? __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.