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Clammy Clemens · 03-18-2016, 01:49 PM

Hello all,

Well it was bound to happen eventually. I was sitting in dead stop traffic on the freeway, and out of no where a large white van just plows into me. What do you guys think? Damage looks minimal but I got a bid for 600 at the dealer but they expect it to rise into the 2000s...

Clammy Clemens · 03-18-2016, 02:29 PM

More damage

2Carats · 03-18-2016, 02:33 PM

Damage looks minimal... however, I'm for certain you got sick immediately. Glad you're ok.

Shinebrightx · 03-18-2016, 03:19 PM

Damage doesn't look bad. But I was in an accident a few months back and it wasn't much damage.. Or so I thought. Ended up being $6k worth. All hidden damages. Just get it fixed right the first time!

maddoggyusa · 03-18-2016, 03:53 PM

Is the cover even damaged? Should be a bumper bar and cushion behind the cover... either way doesn't look too bad.

Sure seems our cars get rear ended lots!

sdynak · 03-18-2016, 04:00 PM

I think that dealer badge attracted it

Seriously.. doesn't look bad but the damage behind could be much worse.. get it worked on at a respectable shop if you can. Glad no one was injured personally except the girl :( .. Will seem like it never happened soon.. Hang in there.

Mr. Stacy · 03-18-2016, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

Is the cover even damaged? Should be a bumper bar and cushion behind the cover... either way doesn't look too bad.

Sure seems our cars get rear ended lots!

! ^^^^^^^^ !

Hopefully a few cosmetic fixes and you'll be good to go. How is the exhaust?

Sorry this happened. Good luck.

Mr. Stacy · 03-18-2016, 07:22 PM

BTW, Texas has some of the best insurance related consumer protection laws in the Country. Take full advantage of them.

JMHO

From the Texas Insurance Bill of Rights:

24. SETTLEMENT OFFER. You have the right to reject any settlement amount, including any unfair valuation, offered by the insurance company.

25. EXPLANATION OF CLAIM DENIAL. Your insurance company must tell you in writing why your claim or part of your claim was denied.

26. TIMEFRAMES FOR CLAIM PROCESSING AND PAYMENT. When you file a claim on your own policy, you have the right to have your claim processed and paid promptly. If the insurance company fails to meet required claims processing and payment deadlines, you have the right to collect 18% annual interest and attorney's fees in addition to your claim amount.

27. CHOICE OF REPAIR SHOP AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. You have the right to choose the repair shop and replacement parts for your vehicle. An insurance company may not specify the brand, type, kind, age, vendor, supplier, or condition of parts or products used to repair your automobile.

28. DEDUCTIBLE RECOVERY. If another person is liable for damage to your auto and you filed a claim and paid a deductible on your own policy, your insurance company must make a reasonable and diligent effort to recover the deductible from that person within twelve months from the date your claim is paid. If not, your company must:

authorize you, at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations, to pursue your own collection efforts, or
refund your deductible.

You should read the entire document:

https://www.tdi.state.tx.us/rules/bor-auto-english.html

Clammy Clemens · 03-18-2016, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

Is the cover even damaged? Should be a bumper bar and cushion behind the cover... either way doesn't look too bad.

Sure seems our cars get rear ended lots!

Yup, the Chevy dealer told me once they take the back off that they'll likely have to replace the cushion.. :(

Clammy Clemens · 03-18-2016, 08:52 PM

Thanks to all of you for the wishes, I'll post again when she gets fixed!

Clammy Clemens · 03-18-2016, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

! ^^^^^^^^ !

Hopefully a few cosmetic fixes and you'll be good to go. How is the exhaust?

Sorry this happened. Good luck.

The exhaust appears to be completely fine (PHEW) upon my inspection underneath the car, of course we'll see what they find when the shop looks at it.

SnowyCamaro · 03-18-2016, 09:49 PM

If its just the bumper you could pull it off yourself ans snap it all back together. (If you do this quickly after the accident everything will pop back nicely, i try to pop back into shape asap). The rear bumper comes off really fast. You could pull that bumper off snap back together and pop dents back out, replace the foam and buff out any scratches (assuming they are surface level) in like 2-3 hrs. Very easy repair, if no paint and exhaust is ok cheap fix, under 600 i would guess. 1k with paint if needed. If new bumper needed then...well...

SuperSport2011 · 03-18-2016, 11:16 PM

Depends. Once they take the bumper off and see the absorber panel. That gets pricey fast. Mine looked similar and it was 9000$ (canadian currency)

scandata · 03-19-2016, 12:27 PM

Why worry? If you were at a dead stop and the van hit you, the van owner's insurance should cover everything.

03-18-2016, 01:49 PM	#1
Clammy Clemens Z2M Drives: Oxford White 2014 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: ATX Posts: 124	My Poor Baby :( Hello all, Well it was bound to happen eventually. I was sitting in dead stop traffic on the freeway, and out of no where a large white van just plows into me. What do you guys think? Damage looks minimal but I got a bid for 600 at the dealer but they expect it to rise into the 2000s... Attached Images

03-18-2016, 02:29 PM	#2
Clammy Clemens Z2M Drives: Oxford White 2014 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: ATX Posts: 124	More damage Attached Images

03-18-2016, 02:33 PM	#3
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	Damage looks minimal... however, I'm for certain you got sick immediately. Glad you're ok. __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.

03-18-2016, 04:00 PM	#6
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	I think that dealer badge attracted it Seriously.. doesn't look bad but the damage behind could be much worse.. get it worked on at a respectable shop if you can. Glad no one was injured personally except the girl :( .. Will seem like it never happened soon.. Hang in there. __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

03-18-2016, 07:22 PM	#8
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	BTW, Texas has some of the best insurance related consumer protection laws in the Country. Take full advantage of them. JMHO From the Texas Insurance Bill of Rights: 24. SETTLEMENT OFFER. You have the right to reject any settlement amount, including any unfair valuation, offered by the insurance company. 25. EXPLANATION OF CLAIM DENIAL. Your insurance company must tell you in writing why your claim or part of your claim was denied. 26. TIMEFRAMES FOR CLAIM PROCESSING AND PAYMENT. When you file a claim on your own policy, you have the right to have your claim processed and paid promptly. If the insurance company fails to meet required claims processing and payment deadlines, you have the right to collect 18% annual interest and attorney's fees in addition to your claim amount. 27. CHOICE OF REPAIR SHOP AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. You have the right to choose the repair shop and replacement parts for your vehicle. An insurance company may not specify the brand, type, kind, age, vendor, supplier, or condition of parts or products used to repair your automobile. 28. DEDUCTIBLE RECOVERY. If another person is liable for damage to your auto and you filed a claim and paid a deductible on your own policy, your insurance company must make a reasonable and diligent effort to recover the deductible from that person within twelve months from the date your claim is paid. If not, your company must: authorize you, at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations, to pursue your own collection efforts, or refund your deductible. You should read the entire document: https://www.tdi.state.tx.us/rules/bor-auto-english.html __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

03-18-2016, 03:19 PM	#4
Shinebrightx Drives: 2010 Camaro Z/LT RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dfw, TX Posts: 336 View My Garage	Damage doesn't look bad. But I was in an accident a few months back and it wasn't much damage.. Or so I thought. Ended up being $6k worth. All hidden damages. Just get it fixed right the first time!

03-18-2016, 03:53 PM	#5
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	Is the cover even damaged? Should be a bumper bar and cushion behind the cover... either way doesn't look too bad. Sure seems our cars get rear ended lots!

03-18-2016, 08:52 PM	#10
Clammy Clemens Z2M Drives: Oxford White 2014 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: ATX Posts: 124	Thanks to all of you for the wishes, I'll post again when she gets fixed!

03-18-2016, 09:49 PM	#12
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	If its just the bumper you could pull it off yourself ans snap it all back together. (If you do this quickly after the accident everything will pop back nicely, i try to pop back into shape asap). The rear bumper comes off really fast. You could pull that bumper off snap back together and pop dents back out, replace the foam and buff out any scratches (assuming they are surface level) in like 2-3 hrs. Very easy repair, if no paint and exhaust is ok cheap fix, under 600 i would guess. 1k with paint if needed. If new bumper needed then...well... __________________

03-18-2016, 11:16 PM	#13
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	Depends. Once they take the bumper off and see the absorber panel. That gets pricey fast. Mine looked similar and it was 9000$ (canadian currency) __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

03-19-2016, 12:27 PM	#14
scandata Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,284	Why worry? If you were at a dead stop and the van hit you, the van owner's insurance should cover everything. __________________ 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Edition Green Flash (2015 - present) 2014 1LT vert, Blue Ray Metallic (2014 - 2015)