Tow truck dropped my car off a flatbed

Hawias · 08-11-2015, 08:39 AM

Hey everyone need some advice here,

I have a 2009 touring w/nav.

About a week and a half ago I got a flat tire and had my car towed. The tow truck driver did not secure the vehicle and the car fell off the back of the flat bed from about four feet up. First onto the rear and then the front dropped down.

The body shop I took it too said the total damages are between $11k - 12k.

I'm going to go down to the shop and go through the damages in a few hours. I should be able to provide a list of the damages and some pics afterward. I do know they said the rims, suspension and frame were fine... which I am questioning.

Is there anything that I should I look out for? Should this car have been totaled out? Do I have any options with this?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

One last thing is the flat tire was due to the uneven amount of wear on the inside of both my rear tires. The outside of the tire still had plenty of tread and the inside was bold. My car had an alignment before the wheels were put on and they are saying that the 370z should be aligned like that. I also find that questionable.

mishuko · 08-11-2015, 08:44 AM

fek... gl man.

tow company is liable regardless of the situation, you needed the tow they offered a service and then caused more issues.

i would call the company and advise them of the situation and that you will be filing a claim.

Hawias · 08-11-2015, 08:54 AM

The tow company will be paying for the damages. I am pretty uneasy with fixing the car instead of totaling it out. Im not sure what my options are...

nis350 · 08-11-2015, 10:23 PM

That's insane..... Insurance company will not total the car unless the repair cost is close to about 50% of the car value. Ask the body shop to put the car on the JIG and that would ensure the frame is straight. I imagine quite a bit of the suspension would need to be replaced.

It would be difficult to ask the insurance co. to total the car, but do work with the body shop to replace as many parts as possible even if they weren't damaged.

Good luck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawias

The tow company will be paying for the damages. I am pretty uneasy with fixing the car instead of totaling it out. Im not sure what my options are...

1087 · 08-11-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

That's insane..... Insurance company will not total the car unless the repair cost is close to about 50% of the car value. Ask the body shop to put the car on the JIG and that would ensure the frame is straight. I imagine quite a bit of the suspension would need to be replaced.

It would be difficult to ask the insurance co. to total the car, but do work with the body shop to replace as many parts as possible even if they weren't damaged.

Good luck.

That's wrong, it will be consider a total loss if the damages goes over 80% of the car value.

zmanelite · 08-11-2015, 08:55 AM

Dude that freaking blows , hope you get it all sorted out

Hawias · 08-11-2015, 09:01 AM

The rear. You can see how the trunk line gets wider as it goes from front to back.

TerribleONE · 08-11-2015, 09:15 AM

Damn.. Hope everything works out for you

Z_ealot · 08-11-2015, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawias

Hey everyone need some advice here,

I have a 2009 touring w/nav.

About a week and a half ago I got a flat tire and had my car towed. The tow truck driver did not secure the vehicle and the car fell off the back of the flat bed from about four feet up. First onto the rear and then the front dropped down.

The body shop I took it too said the total damages are between $11k - 12k.

I'm going to go down to the shop and go through the damages in a few hours. I should be able to provide a list of the damages and some pics afterward. I do know they said the rims, suspension and frame were fine... which I am questioning.

Is there anything that I should I look out for? Should this car have been totaled out? Do I have any options with this?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

One last thing is the flat tire was due to the uneven amount of wear on the inside of both my rear tires. The outside of the tire still had plenty of tread and the inside was bold. My car had an alignment before the wheels were put on and they are saying that the 370z should be aligned like that. I also find that questionable.

The rear tires have negative camber from the factory, so yes the wear pattern you described is normal

Rusty · 08-11-2015, 10:35 AM

OP, the you took it to. Do they have a frame jig to see if the frame is bent.

SouthArk370Z · 08-11-2015, 10:50 AM

As mentioned above, the frame needs to be checked. A lot of the suspension will probably need to be replaced. Lots of body work to be done. Anything that sits low on the car (eg, engine, transmission, exhaust) will need to be thoroughly inspected for damage.

Unless you REALLY trust the shop that will do the work, I suggest pushing to total it. I trust the shop I use to give me an honest assessment of damages and whether or not it can be fixed right - a lot of shops aren't quite so honest.

2009_370z · 08-11-2015, 11:01 AM

For real though.. A lot of places are doing a lot of unethical things.

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

As mentioned above, the frame needs to be checked. A lot of the suspension will probably need to be replaced. Lots of body work to be done. Anything that sits low on the car (eg, engine, transmission, exhaust) will need to be thoroughly inspected for damage.

Unless you REALLY trust the shop that will do the work, I suggest pushing to total it. I trust the shop I use to give me an honest assessment of damages and whether or not it can be fixed right - a lot of shops aren't quite so honest.

Hawias · 08-11-2015, 10:52 AM

Yes they do. They said the frame wasn't bent but something with the rear was bent. I will know the exact thing soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

OP, the you took it to. Do they have a frame jig to see if the frame is bent.

Ghostvette · 08-11-2015, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawias

Hey everyone need some advice here,

I have a 2009 touring w/nav.

About a week and a half ago I got a flat tire and had my car towed. The tow truck driver did not secure the vehicle and the car fell off the back of the flat bed from about four feet up. First onto the rear and then the front dropped down.

The body shop I took it too said the total damages are between $11k - 12k.

I'm going to go down to the shop and go through the damages in a few hours. I should be able to provide a list of the damages and some pics afterward. I do know they said the rims, suspension and frame were fine... which I am questioning.

Is there anything that I should I look out for? Should this car have been totaled out? Do I have any options with this?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

One last thing is the flat tire was due to the uneven amount of wear on the inside of both my rear tires. The outside of the tire still had plenty of tread and the inside was bold. My car had an alignment before the wheels were put on and they are saying that the 370z should be aligned like that. I also find that questionable.

Where are you at and what tow company was this? That way I know NOT to call them if I have a flat on my car.....

kenchan · 08-11-2015, 10:40 AM

da f- mang. did he previously work for USPS?

08-11-2015, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hawias Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 13 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 13	Tow truck dropped my car off a flatbed Hey everyone need some advice here, I have a 2009 touring w/nav. About a week and a half ago I got a flat tire and had my car towed. The tow truck driver did not secure the vehicle and the car fell off the back of the flat bed from about four feet up. First onto the rear and then the front dropped down. The body shop I took it too said the total damages are between $11k - 12k. I'm going to go down to the shop and go through the damages in a few hours. I should be able to provide a list of the damages and some pics afterward. I do know they said the rims, suspension and frame were fine... which I am questioning. Is there anything that I should I look out for? Should this car have been totaled out? Do I have any options with this? Any suggestions would be appreciated. One last thing is the flat tire was due to the uneven amount of wear on the inside of both my rear tires. The outside of the tire still had plenty of tread and the inside was bold. My car had an alignment before the wheels were put on and they are saying that the 370z should be aligned like that. I also find that questionable.

08-11-2015, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	fek... gl man. tow company is liable regardless of the situation, you needed the tow they offered a service and then caused more issues. i would call the company and advise them of the situation and that you will be filing a claim. Streetlife, gbrettin, carlitos_370z and 1 others like this.

08-11-2015, 08:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,415 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	OP, the you took it to. Do they have a frame jig to see if the frame is bent. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-11-2015, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hawias Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 13 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 13	The tow company will be paying for the damages. I am pretty uneasy with fixing the car instead of totaling it out. Im not sure what my options are...

08-11-2015, 10:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	As mentioned above, the frame needs to be checked. A lot of the suspension will probably need to be replaced. Lots of body work to be done. Anything that sits low on the car (eg, engine, transmission, exhaust) will need to be thoroughly inspected for damage. Unless you REALLY trust the shop that will do the work, I suggest pushing to total it. I trust the shop I use to give me an honest assessment of damages and whether or not it can be fixed right - a lot of shops aren't quite so honest. Streetlife and Felix 808 like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-11-2015, 10:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	da f- mang. did he previously work for USPS? LMBmikeZ and Davey like this.

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