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Ringo64 · 10-30-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

Call your insurance agent ASAP. Whether it is your fault or their fault. Get it on the record.

Your agent will tell you what steps to take. If you should file or if it is in your better interest to not file a claim. If you don't file it won't go against you.

That looks like enough damage to file a claim. You don't want to dick around the person who's property you damaged.

Don't always assume the vehicle in front of you won't stop suddenly. Maybe a skunk ran on to the road, bicycle, they may have heard a siren, etc.

Great advice!

Especially about the not following too close, you should always give someone enough room. You never know what they might do, might be ahead, etc... Also if you're behind the wheel, no matter the speed PAY 100% ATTENTION! At those low speeds (or even higher speeds) its easy to get distracted, just remember you're driving a 4k lbs killing machine.

OK, enough lecturing. Let's get back to happy Camaro times

Swacer · 10-30-2013, 11:29 AM

Man...hit a 60K jeep...

If I was that jeep owner, you would have been laid out. lol

SSGUNNER · 10-30-2013, 12:12 PM

That happened at 5-8 miles. Really?

nyrfan · 10-30-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

That happened at 5-8 miles. Really?

Blu Ray · 10-30-2013, 12:14 PM

ZL1 front bumper

ssrs2lt · 10-30-2013, 12:20 PM

I would doubt the damage is under 500.00. The bumper is probably 350.00.. If you don't want to involve ins take it to repair shop and get an estimate. Then make your decision

Muscle SS · 10-30-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Swacer

Man...hit a 60K jeep...

If I was that jeep owner, you would have been laid out. lol

you're a clown.

htoniv · 10-30-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ssrs2lt

I would doubt the damage is under 500.00. The bumper is probably 350.00.. If you don't want to involve ins take it to repair shop and get an estimate. Then make your decision

I got a quote for $1098.00 for parts, paint and install =\

midnighter · 10-30-2013, 01:35 PM

Looks like you got the short end of the sticks.

ssrs2lt · 10-30-2013, 01:40 PM

I was afraid of that 1100.. good luck, I hope it doesn't turn out like my wife's accident they found more problems and the cost skyrocketed. I had to use insurance.

htoniv · 10-30-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ssrs2lt

I was afraid of that 1100.. good luck, I hope it doesn't turn out like my wife's accident they found more problems and the cost skyrocketed. I had to use insurance.

Yea :( i am loooking towards insurance that's a heavy price for me atm.

Thanks for your input.

scoticus.rex · 10-30-2013, 02:15 PM

Well, not just the 1100. You or your insurance will likely have to pay the cost of the damage to the other vehicle as well. 9 times out of 10, you rearend another vehicle, you are considered at fault for following too close. Someone rearends me, neither I, nor my insurance company are likely to pay a dime of that repair. I had a bright red Cherokee Sport in the late 90s that was a magnet for getting rearended. I would just be sitting at a light and BAM. Happened 3 or 4 times. Never once paid for any of those, always the other driver or their insurance.

ka1 · 10-30-2013, 02:54 PM

Sounds like a good excuse to upgrade to a ZL1 front end

Diode Dynamics · 10-30-2013, 02:58 PM

I'd try to find a nice aftermarket ZL1 bumper...perhaps from a vendor on this forum!

Gotta find a silver lining somewhere when accidents happen

Nick C.

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scoticus.rex LTC, USA Drives: Hobbes - 2013 Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 419 View My Garage	Well, not just the 1100. You or your insurance will likely have to pay the cost of the damage to the other vehicle as well. 9 times out of 10, you rearend another vehicle, you are considered at fault for following too close. Someone rearends me, neither I, nor my insurance company are likely to pay a dime of that repair. I had a bright red Cherokee Sport in the late 90s that was a magnet for getting rearended. I would just be sitting at a light and BAM. Happened 3 or 4 times. Never once paid for any of those, always the other driver or their insurance. __________________ _____________________________________ ~Rex Hobbes - 2013 Camaro 2SS RS M6

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Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	I'd try to find a nice aftermarket ZL1 bumper...perhaps from a vendor on this forum! Gotta find a silver lining somewhere when accidents happen Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

10-30-2013, 12:20 PM	#20
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	I would doubt the damage is under 500.00. The bumper is probably 350.00.. If you don't want to involve ins take it to repair shop and get an estimate. Then make your decision

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midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Looks like you got the short end of the sticks.

10-30-2013, 01:40 PM	#24
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	I was afraid of that 1100.. good luck, I hope it doesn't turn out like my wife's accident they found more problems and the cost skyrocketed. I had to use insurance.

10-30-2013, 02:54 PM	#27
ka1 Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,149	Sounds like a good excuse to upgrade to a ZL1 front end