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JeffHudgensMD · 03-18-2013, 08:21 PM

And I won't take it anywhere but the Chevy dealership... and as much damage on the corners and bent metal I can't see how they cant replace it with new metal

Iano · 03-18-2013, 08:28 PM

My GTO was destroyed a few years ago by a hail storm, every panel was hit. Insurance cut a check for ~8k, repair was closer to 15k (they paid out in full to the body shop). I took it to the best body shop I could find in the area. I was on a 6 month waiting list to get in. Was basically a full repaint and either replacement or repair of almost every panel. I ended up paying a little out of pocket since the shop charged higher rates than the insurance company would reimburse at, but it was worth it, car looked brand new when it came out of there. I can't speak for your dealership, but I personally would take it to a high end body shop before I'd take it to a dealership. A good body shop will know when to replace panels and when to attempt repair. Good luck.

JeffHudgensMD · 03-18-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Iano

My GTO was destroyed a few years ago by a hail storm, every panel was hit. Insurance cut a check for ~8k, repair was closer to 15k (they paid out in full to the body shop). I took it to the best body shop I could find in the area. I was on a 6 month waiting list to get in. Was basically a full repaint and either replacement or repair of almost every panel. I ended up paying a little out of pocket since the shop charged higher rates than the insurance company would reimburse at, but it was worth it, car looked brand new when it came out of there. I can't speak for your dealership, but I personally would take it to a high end body shop before I'd take it to a dealership. A good body shop will know when to replace panels and when to attempt repair. Good luck.

Yea... I've considered that as well... I'll just have to see what they say and such =(

hharris · 03-18-2013, 09:58 PM

I own a collision center. Of course not in your area but I can tell you the only thing dealerships have over a good independent high end body shop, is the sign above the door.

And if you paid more than your deductible because "the shop charged more than the insurance company would reimburse at" you unfortunately got lied too and hosed!

The insurance companies tell customers that all the time. The customers believe it and let the car go to where the insurance company wants and in return the insurance company gets a discount on the repairs. Bravo to you not letting them dictate who repairs YOUR car

The only way that could actually happen is if that particular shop charges more than the prevailing rate in that local area. For example I am in the St Louis metro area. So there's hundreds of shops all capped at the same rates. If one shop was to charge more per hour then he would be.... Well.... Out of business.

My best advise is make sure you decide where it goes, not the insurance company. It's your car. Get good referrals from friends or family, inspect some completed work. And let them know exactly what you expect up front.

Good luck

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 03-18-2013, 10:05 PM

I'm kind of surprised no one has used the word "totaled." I guess because its residual value is so high, the insurance is going to have to eat it and pay for repairs. It ain't gonna be cheap, but that's what insurance is for. Good luck, Doc.

John B.

POWERMAN · 03-18-2013, 10:10 PM

Dang!!!

That's a definite bummer..

Wonder if PDR would help..

Iano · 03-18-2013, 10:23 PM

That's actually the situation with the body shop I was referencing, their rates were higher by a few $s in both body & paint than the area rates. Given their reputation in the state though I doubt they'll be out of business anytime soon. :P

You reminded me of one of the things the insurance company tried, they have a list of "recommended shops" and they "guarantee/warranty" the work that comes out of the shops on their lists. Thy really pushed that fact in discussions a few times trying to get me to use their shops, but turns out the shop I took it too had something similar regardless of the insurance company.

MYDLIFECRISIS · 03-18-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffHudgensMD

Baseball sized hail

WTF Man!!?? I feel for you my friend. No one wants to see that happen to anyone! Good luck with the repairs, if it can be. Hope your insurance takes care of you.

hharris · 03-18-2013, 10:37 PM

Yeah if they do a lot of exotics they can usually justify the higher labor rates.

You are correct, we hear that all the time. But The shop is the one who puts the warranty on the repair not the insurance company. They just help reinforce it

smarbrit · 03-18-2013, 10:40 PM

That sucks! Mine was hit with hail last summer, owned it less than 2 months. Took it to the insurance co's preferred body shop for repairs. Hail repairs are fine bit watch how they put the car back together. They misaligned my truck so it rubbed when opened, now rusted. Also had to realign the hood. They also put huge scratches in one of the doors, fixed it, but left swirl marks all over the car. They got them out of the door, but left the swirls everywhere else. they messed up my blue tooth. I fought with them for a bit as I knew there were no swirls on it.

Do not pay your deductible until you are 100% satisfied. Make sure you pick it up on a sunny day so you can really look the car over and don't inspect under shop lights.

Good luck!

AdamZ · 03-18-2013, 10:47 PM

Your camaro is aerodynamic like a golf ball now

That sucks so bad OP.

JeffHudgensMD · 03-18-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

I'm kind of surprised no one has used the word "totaled." I guess because its residual value is so high, the insurance is going to have to eat it and pay for repairs. It ain't gonna be cheap, but that's what insurance is for. Good luck, Doc.

John B.

Several people around me have mentioned it may be totaled... None on here though.

Personally, I don't see how a 2013 2 LT RS with 16,000 miles can be totaled from hail damage.... The pics don't do the car justice... there are alot of strikes on the bent parts of the metal. I assume I'll need a new hood, new roof (the glass will have to be removed and put back in), new driver fender, and door.

I'll just have to wait and see what they are going to do.... The cost of the parts, paint work, new stripes (that I won't accept if they are the slightest bit misaligned), labor, and the cost of the rental car for as long as the repairs take... It may be cheaper for them to replace the car. Who knows?

I do know this... This WILL KILL my resale... Bc it will have been repainted and new panels, and probly turned in to carfax as a hail damaged car. So.... I think I'm pretty much boned.

AdamZ · 03-18-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffHudgensMD

Several people around me have mentioned it may be totaled... None on here though.

Personally, I don't see how a 2013 2 LT RS with 16,000 miles can be totaled from hail damage.... The pics don't do the car justice... there are alot of strikes on the bent parts of the metal. I assume I'll need a new hood, new roof (the glass will have to be removed and put back in), new driver fender, and door. =(

16,000 miles already? Bro, you treat that car right

JeffHudgensMD · 03-19-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

16,000 miles already? Bro, you treat that car right

They are built to drive... not sit in a garage! =)

03-18-2013, 10:05 PM	#33
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	I'm kind of surprised no one has used the word "totaled." I guess because its residual value is so high, the insurance is going to have to eat it and pay for repairs. It ain't gonna be cheap, but that's what insurance is for. Good luck, Doc. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

03-18-2013, 08:21 PM	#29
JeffHudgensMD Drives: 2013 RS Camaro (2 LT) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA / Nashville, TN Posts: 136	And I won't take it anywhere but the Chevy dealership... and as much damage on the corners and bent metal I can't see how they cant replace it with new metal

03-18-2013, 08:28 PM	#30
Iano Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 29	My GTO was destroyed a few years ago by a hail storm, every panel was hit. Insurance cut a check for ~8k, repair was closer to 15k (they paid out in full to the body shop). I took it to the best body shop I could find in the area. I was on a 6 month waiting list to get in. Was basically a full repaint and either replacement or repair of almost every panel. I ended up paying a little out of pocket since the shop charged higher rates than the insurance company would reimburse at, but it was worth it, car looked brand new when it came out of there. I can't speak for your dealership, but I personally would take it to a high end body shop before I'd take it to a dealership. A good body shop will know when to replace panels and when to attempt repair. Good luck.

03-18-2013, 09:58 PM	#32
hharris Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arnold MO Posts: 107	I own a collision center. Of course not in your area but I can tell you the only thing dealerships have over a good independent high end body shop, is the sign above the door. And if you paid more than your deductible because "the shop charged more than the insurance company would reimburse at" you unfortunately got lied too and hosed! The insurance companies tell customers that all the time. The customers believe it and let the car go to where the insurance company wants and in return the insurance company gets a discount on the repairs. Bravo to you not letting them dictate who repairs YOUR car The only way that could actually happen is if that particular shop charges more than the prevailing rate in that local area. For example I am in the St Louis metro area. So there's hundreds of shops all capped at the same rates. If one shop was to charge more per hour then he would be.... Well.... Out of business. My best advise is make sure you decide where it goes, not the insurance company. It's your car. Get good referrals from friends or family, inspect some completed work. And let them know exactly what you expect up front. Good luck

03-18-2013, 10:10 PM	#34
POWERMAN Drives: '13 Charger Sxt+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 321	Dang!!! That's a definite bummer.. Wonder if PDR would help..

03-18-2013, 10:23 PM	#35
Iano Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 29	That's actually the situation with the body shop I was referencing, their rates were higher by a few $s in both body & paint than the area rates. Given their reputation in the state though I doubt they'll be out of business anytime soon. :P You reminded me of one of the things the insurance company tried, they have a list of "recommended shops" and they "guarantee/warranty" the work that comes out of the shops on their lists. Thy really pushed that fact in discussions a few times trying to get me to use their shops, but turns out the shop I took it too had something similar regardless of the insurance company.

03-18-2013, 10:37 PM	#37
hharris Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arnold MO Posts: 107	Yeah if they do a lot of exotics they can usually justify the higher labor rates. You are correct, we hear that all the time. But The shop is the one who puts the warranty on the repair not the insurance company. They just help reinforce it

03-18-2013, 10:40 PM	#38
smarbrit Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 772	That sucks! Mine was hit with hail last summer, owned it less than 2 months. Took it to the insurance co's preferred body shop for repairs. Hail repairs are fine bit watch how they put the car back together. They misaligned my truck so it rubbed when opened, now rusted. Also had to realign the hood. They also put huge scratches in one of the doors, fixed it, but left swirl marks all over the car. They got them out of the door, but left the swirls everywhere else. they messed up my blue tooth. I fought with them for a bit as I knew there were no swirls on it. Do not pay your deductible until you are 100% satisfied. Make sure you pick it up on a sunny day so you can really look the car over and don't inspect under shop lights. Good luck!

03-18-2013, 10:47 PM	#39
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Your camaro is aerodynamic like a golf ball now That sucks so bad OP.