Hail Damage

MB370Z · 02-26-2013, 11:53 AM

I dropped my car off at the dealer to get the steering wheel lock replaced and I was told that I had hail damage from Monday. I am pissed! Why the hell was my **** parked outside when they had some cheap *** sentras in the garage?

Had to pay a $500 deductible and now waiting for an estimate. There are too many dents to count but it looks like it's over 100 dime size dents on the hood, both front fenders, roof, trunk, and both rear panels.

PICS:

Dents on the trunk and fenders are hard to see but there are a bunch of them. I'm guessing about 8-10K in damage?

JARblue · 02-26-2013, 11:55 AM

Sorry to hear. That's fvcking bull$hit man

If you have a garage at home, I would argue the dealer is responsible for the deductible...

MB370Z · 02-26-2013, 11:57 AM

I already tried. I told them they should be atleast responsible for paying my deductible but no luck.

FireDan50 · 02-26-2013, 12:01 PM

Damn....where was this at?

speedfreek · 02-26-2013, 12:13 PM

Damn dude that sucks. I would of been going irate when I picked it up at the dealer. Reminds me of my brothers 350 his got beat to hell in a hailstorm.

kenchan · 02-26-2013, 12:14 PM

that is going to be an expensive fix. sorry to see.

aluminum is a biotch to PDR so they will probably replace.

MB370Z · 02-26-2013, 12:18 PM

yeah the hood will probably be replaced but I think they can PDR the rest. Now the Z will be going back in the shop right when I got it back. I'm going to have to drive around in my old corolla coaster

Cmike2780 · 02-26-2013, 12:19 PM

Jeez...that sucks. That's a lot of work, even for paintless dent removal. The need to access the underside and basically push the dents out. I've seen it done with relatively good results, but it's going to be a huge undertaking. I don't think insurance is going to easily go the route of replacing every damaged panel, even though that's what I would want. The hardest part is going to be the rear fenders since it's technically part of the unibody. There's no easy way of getting behind the actual panel. I'm gonna guess around $2k-5k depending on the shop and what route they take in repairing. If they need to re-paint every panel on the car, basically a full re-spray, it's more like $5k-15k.

It's an act of nature, but the dealership should be partially liable while the car is in their hands. If you have a garage, argue that the Z would have been in the garage if the possibilty of hail was in the forecast.

Jasonle · 02-26-2013, 12:33 PM

wow.... that sucks *** man

muzik212 · 02-26-2013, 12:39 PM

This is my nightmare. I hate to see any Z in this state let alone a fellow Monty Blue! Good luck with everything man, hope it all works out.

irondoc · 02-26-2013, 12:49 PM

Seems like an awesome opportunity to upgrade to a dry carbon fiber hood!
SEIBON® HD0910NS370-OE-DRY - Nissan 370Z 2009-2012 OEM-Style Dry Carbon Hood

DEpointfive0 · 02-26-2013, 01:25 PM

Horseshít, it's 100% the dealers fault,

LostSol · 02-26-2013, 01:50 PM

Get yourself a lawyer, the dealer is clearly liable.

scottIN · 02-26-2013, 01:54 PM

The dealer should have lot insurance for anything on their property. Act of God or not. They just don't want to get hit with the insurance claim because I'm guessing your car wasn't the only one. You left it in their care and had no control over how they treated it. Why should you have an ounce of responsibility?

I had a dealer (MB) try to pull that on me when one of their lot lizards curbed two of my wheels. The SA pointed to the sign and said 'See, we're not responsible for any damages to you can while it's here.' I told him I'd have my lawyer call them. He ordered two new wheels.

It's the same thing with grocery carts in parking lots or 'not responsible for rocks coming from this truck' signs on a dumptruck. They can put up any sign they want or tell you whatever they want- doesn't make it legally binding one bit.

1st · 02-26-2013, 02:00 PM

Omg! Thats brutal.

02-26-2013, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
MB370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marrero, LA Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 358	Hail Damage I dropped my car off at the dealer to get the steering wheel lock replaced and I was told that I had hail damage from Monday. I am pissed! Why the hell was my ** parked outside when they had some cheap * sentras in the garage? Had to pay a $500 deductible and now waiting for an estimate. There are too many dents to count but it looks like it's over 100 dime size dents on the hood, both front fenders, roof, trunk, and both rear panels. PICS: Dents on the trunk and fenders are hard to see but there are a bunch of them. I'm guessing about 8-10K in damage?

02-26-2013, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Sorry to hear. That's fvcking bull$hit man If you have a garage at home, I would argue the dealer is responsible for the deductible... __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-26-2013, 12:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Damn dude that sucks. I would of been going irate when I picked it up at the dealer. Reminds me of my brothers 350 his got beat to hell in a hailstorm. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

02-26-2013, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Jeez...that sucks. That's a lot of work, even for paintless dent removal. The need to access the underside and basically push the dents out. I've seen it done with relatively good results, but it's going to be a huge undertaking. I don't think insurance is going to easily go the route of replacing every damaged panel, even though that's what I would want. The hardest part is going to be the rear fenders since it's technically part of the unibody. There's no easy way of getting behind the actual panel. I'm gonna guess around $2k-5k depending on the shop and what route they take in repairing. If they need to re-paint every panel on the car, basically a full re-spray, it's more like $5k-15k. It's an act of nature, but the dealership should be partially liable while the car is in their hands. If you have a garage, argue that the Z would have been in the garage if the possibilty of hail was in the forecast. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

02-26-2013, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	wow.... that sucks * man __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More** My Sexy Beast

02-26-2013, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
MB370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marrero, LA Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 358	I already tried. I told them they should be atleast responsible for paying my deductible but no luck.

02-26-2013, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	Damn....where was this at?

02-26-2013, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	that is going to be an expensive fix. sorry to see. aluminum is a biotch to PDR so they will probably replace.

02-26-2013, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
MB370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marrero, LA Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 358	yeah the hood will probably be replaced but I think they can PDR the rest. Now the Z will be going back in the shop right when I got it back. I'm going to have to drive around in my old corolla coaster

02-26-2013, 12:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
muzik212 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northeastern NJ Posts: 103 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	This is my nightmare. I hate to see any Z in this state let alone a fellow Monty Blue! Good luck with everything man, hope it all works out. __________________ 2009 370z Sport/Touring- GTM stage 1.5 SC/ Fast Intentions HFCs/ DC sport headers/ Motordyne M370/ Invidia CBE/ Carbon Fiber Element interior & engine bay accents/ Oil Cooler/ Eibach Springs & Swaybars/ UpRev/ Work Gnosis GS4's/ Z1Rotors/ ONEighty Custom Headlights

02-26-2013, 12:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
irondoc Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 99 Drives: 13 370 6MT sport tou Rep Power: 13	Seems like an awesome opportunity to upgrade to a dry carbon fiber hood! SEIBON® HD0910NS370-OE-DRY - Nissan 370Z 2009-2012 OEM-Style Dry Carbon Hood

02-26-2013, 01:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Horseshít, it's 100% the dealers fault, fuct, Wonka2581 and Dlm6568 like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

02-26-2013, 01:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	Get yourself a lawyer, the dealer is clearly liable. DEpointfive0 and Dlm6568 like this. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

02-26-2013, 01:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	The dealer should have lot insurance for anything on their property. Act of God or not. They just don't want to get hit with the insurance claim because I'm guessing your car wasn't the only one. You left it in their care and had no control over how they treated it. Why should you have an ounce of responsibility? I had a dealer (MB) try to pull that on me when one of their lot lizards curbed two of my wheels. The SA pointed to the sign and said 'See, we're not responsible for any damages to you can while it's here.' I told him I'd have my lawyer call them. He ordered two new wheels. It's the same thing with grocery carts in parking lots or 'not responsible for rocks coming from this truck' signs on a dumptruck. They can put up any sign they want or tell you whatever they want- doesn't make it legally binding one bit. Punk86 and DEpointfive0 like this.

02-26-2013, 02:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Omg! Thats brutal.

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