Accident

[Champ]

Finally an update:

The dude who hit me finally called and claimed to his insurance company.  Since our stories matched they are going to cover the cost of repair to my car + rental car.

Now the body shop told me they found used body panels to use instead of new.  Am I able to say I want the new panels instead?

[Danish]

I don't see why you shouldn't be able to

[etypejohn]

Finally an update:

The dude who hit me finally called and claimed to his insurance company.  Since our stories matched they are going to cover the cost of repair to my car + rental car.

Now the body shop told me they found used body panels to use instead of new.  Am I able to say I want the new panels instead?

You have that right.

[The Pirate]

Finally an update:

The dude who hit me finally called and claimed to his insurance company.  Since our stories matched they are going to cover the cost of repair to my car + rental car.

Now the body shop told me they found used body panels to use instead of new.  Am I able to say I want the new panels instead?

Yep, request new stuff, and be assertive about it. 

[Raza]

The only reason to get used parts is to save money.  But with the other guy covering the costs, get gold plated panels.

[Champ]

Well talked to the body shop, they said the used parts are gone so it's new anyways.  They are ordering them now, and I will drop off the car on the 31st of this month, so they will start it fresh after new years.

The person I was talking to said the more experienced techs were taking time off so she wanted me to wait until they got back.  That was nice of her

So I think I'm goin to wash it (salty as all getout) and put it in the garage until the end of the month.

[Soup DeVille]

Finally an update:

The dude who hit me finally called and claimed to his insurance company.  Since our stories matched they are going to cover the cost of repair to my car + rental car.

Now the body shop told me they found used body panels to use instead of new.  Am I able to say I want the new panels instead?

Depends, do you want to: It could be a choice between used OEM panels and brand new reproduction ones.

I'd go with the OEMs in almost all cases: they geenerally have better corrosion protection.

[hounddog]

Finally an update:

The dude who hit me finally called and claimed to his insurance company.  Since our stories matched they are going to cover the cost of repair to my car + rental car.

Now the body shop told me they found used body panels to use instead of new.  Am I able to say I want the new panels instead?

Did you ever file a police report?  If so, contact the PD which handled it and advise them you discovered who the guy was.  If you have his info, give it to the police.  In every state leaving the scene of an accident is a crime.  It is quite possible he was avoiding the law, which may indicate he is a criminal beyond the LSA issue.

[hounddog]

Depends, do you want to: It could be a choice between used OEM panels and brand new reproduction ones.

I'd go with the OEMs in almost all cases: they geenerally have better corrosion protection.

I think it might be more indepth than that.  In example, here in Michigan, we as the vehicle owner have the right to argue and contest what parts get placed on a vehicle.  If it is within a certain age, they have no choice but to use OEM parts if you tell them to. 

Find out from a law office what your rights are.

[Soup DeVille]

I think it might be more indepth than that.  In example, here in Michigan, we as the vehicle owner have the right to argue and contest what parts get placed on a vehicle.  If it is within a certain age, they have no choice but to use OEM parts if you tell them to. 

Find out from a law office what your rights are.

That is the case in Michigan, I went through that argument with the dealer when my wife's grand am was hit a few years ago.

BTW: when the s2000 had rear end damage, I took it to Northland collision (Ferndale). When I asked about the panels being replaced they told me they never use anything but OEM panels unless its a classic car that they're unavailable on.

I've been a loyal customer ever since.

[hounddog]

How do you know? 

[Soup DeVille]

How do you know? 

How do I know about the law, or how do I know about the panels?

Well, I eventually got the service manager to admit that the law was on my side, and Honda replacement panels have a holographic sticker on them saying they're OEM.

[Champ]

Did you ever file a police report?  If so, contact the PD which handled it and advise them you discovered who the guy was.  If you have his info, give it to the police.  In every state leaving the scene of an accident is a crime.  It is quite possible he was avoiding the law, which may indicate he is a criminal beyond the LSA issue.

Yea I called the state patrol and an officer came on scene and wrote a report.  They sent each of us a letter and we had to fill out what happened and send it in.

[Champ]

So the insurance company wasn't willing to pay mileage to drive to Milwaukee, WI to get the pinstripe redone, but would pay for the stripe itself.

Which is fine.

However I lol'd a bit when I offered this and they declined:  I said I would forgo the rental car if they would pay my mileage there and back, which would be considerably cheaper than paying for a rental.  They said they couldn't do that!  I just think it's funny how the claims work - can't pay out mileage but will pay out MORE for a car just because it's standard or w/e.

[Raza]

So the insurance company wasn't willing to pay mileage to drive to Milwaukee, WI to get the pinstripe redone, but would pay for the stripe itself.

Which is fine.

However I lol'd a bit when I offered this and they declined:  I said I would forgo the rental car if they would pay my mileage there and back, which would be considerably cheaper than paying for a rental.  They said they couldn't do that!  I just think it's funny how the claims work - can't pay out mileage but will pay out MORE for a car just because it's standard or w/e.

Have you given any thought to my gold plated replacement part idea?

[AutobahnSHO]

Have you given any thought to my gold plated replacement part idea?

Too heavy- adds to the vehicle's overall weight and reduces acceleration and braking capabilities.  :-)

[Champ]

Have you given any thought to my gold plated replacement part idea?

I wonder how the car would handle with one side really heavy?

[Danish]

I wonder how the car would handle with one side really heavy?

It would help for NASCAR racing events

[Champ]

Dropped the car off at the shop!  I'm really worried it comes out ok, but I think it'll be good.

They are giving me my old bumper back which I can sell for $300-$500 depending how much I hold out.

I got a Jeep Compass as a rental vehicle.  Needless to say it's sitting in my driveway while the '91 900 is getting driven.

[TheIntrepid]

Dropped the car off at the shop!  I'm really worried it comes out ok, but I think it'll be good.

They are giving me my old bumper back which I can sell for $300-$500 depending how much I hold out.

I got a Jeep Compass as a rental vehicle.  Needless to say it's sitting in my driveway while the '91 900 is getting driven.

Out of curiosity, why are you not using the rental? IMO no matter how unfun and shitty it is, I'd drive it to take advantage of the fact that I've got a free car to use, not having to care about wear/tear etc...

[Champ]

Out of curiosity, why are you not using the rental? IMO no matter how unfun and shitty it is, I'd drive it to take advantage of the fact that I've got a free car to use, not having to care about wear/tear etc...

Thought about that, then I realzed I get much better mileage (I drive ~60 miles a day) out of my car and it's way more fun to drive - and is better in the shitty road conditions we have right now.

[TheIntrepid]

Thought about that, then I realzed I get much better mileage (I drive ~60 miles a day) out of my car and it's way more fun to drive - and is better in the shitty road conditions we have right now.

First two factors are good

I don't know much about either car, but an old RWD Saab is better in shitty road conditions than a new Jeep?

[The Pirate]

First two factors are good

I don't know much about either car, but an old RWD Saab is better in shitty road conditions than a new Jeep?

Saab 900 is FWD, ace.

[TheIntrepid]

Saab 900 is FWD, ace.

Oops! I always thought it was RWD for some reason

[Champ]

Oops! I always thought it was RWD for some reason

Thinking of Volvo probably.


There is a reason Saab dominated/did very well in the rally scene in the 60's,70's, and early 80's.  The cars fking own in incliment weather.

[TheIntrepid]

Thinking of Volvo probably.

Yeah, I was thinking of the 240DL in fact.

[Danish]

First two factors are good

I don't know much about either car, but an old RWD Saab is better in shitty road conditions than a new Jeep?

The Saab is a front driver and the Compass is a crossover, not a real SUV. Hell, it shares a platform with a Lancer

[Danish]

Damn, this is what I get for leaving a window for an hour and then not bothering to check if a question has been answered before putting my two cents in

[280Z Turbo]

Oops! I always thought it was RWD for some reason

Maybe because it looks like it is:

[Rupert]

Yeah, I was thinking of the 240DL in fact.

Those are also great in snow. They're Swedish, after all.