Z just got backed up into...

dad · 11-22-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

So as I was driving my step-dad to the airport, waiting at a left turn lane for the light, a Dodge Ram 2500 white pick-up van just backs STRAIGHT into us. As far as I am concern, not to be racist of any sort, but it was two Mexicans driving without License or Insurance, I did call the police and they got them and my info. But I will post pics as I always take pics lol. Very angry but happy because I'm going to sue their company for letting them drive without license.

PICS ARE UP! scroll down for them!

Did he get a ticket(s), for no license and insurance?

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Originally Posted by Matt

Not sure if them being Mexican (sure they weren't Peruvian or Cuban?

) has any relevance to them not having insurance/licenses, but anyways...

That really sucks. Sorry to hear about that.

I was almost backed into the other day. Luckily the Z had enough takeoff to get me out of harm's way rather quickly.

8 out of 10 immigrants do not have insurance , nor a valid drivers license, in California!

Matt · 11-22-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

8 out of 10 immigrants do not have insurance , nor a valid drivers license, in California!

I like you Dad, but that's a bogus stat. 80% of immigrants? Do you have any idea how many "immigrants" live in California? Perhaps you meant illegal immigrants...

Regardless, even illegal immigrants come from many countries other than Mexico, so to call the drivers in this instance "Mexicans" as a stereotypical reaction isn't right, unless of course they were Mexican.

Off my soapbox!

dad · 11-22-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I like you Dad, but that's a bogus stat. 80% of immigrants? Do you have any idea how many "immigrants" live in California? Perhaps you meant illegal immigrants...

Regardless, even illegal immigrants come from many countries other than Mexico, so to call the drivers in this instance "Mexicans" as a stereotypical reaction isn't right, unless of course they were Mexican.

Off my soapbox!

I never singled out any race. But.. according to my wife who works at the local police department, gives the driving status's of the subjects stopped to the officers and processes the citations the officers write, my statement includes all races, illegal and not. Not only do they not have licenses but they also do not have car insurance and the majority of the time the car is behind in registration.

JakeZ34 · 11-22-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I like you Dad, but that's a bogus stat. 80% of immigrants? Do you have any idea how many "immigrants" live in California? Perhaps you meant illegal immigrants...

Regardless, even illegal immigrants come from many countries other than Mexico, so to call the drivers in this instance "Mexicans" as a stereotypical reaction isn't right, unless of course they were Mexican.

Off my soapbox!

As I was saying. Not to be racist but literally they are illegal immigrants without a valid license. I hate how they are driving around because they're so stupid and irresponsible. I didn't spend 34K on my car to be backed into by two illegal immigrants. Who can't cover my repair bill. It has nothing to be racist or not.

370Zsteve · 11-22-2009, 04:39 PM

Looks like just the nose, which is good!

cpehaot · 11-22-2009, 07:26 PM

I think your insurance gonna have to pay. I assume you have full coverage. and this is clearly not your fault so your rate should not go up either. When I had my truck, some guy carrying junk fell off and hit my truck causing $8k damage and never stopped. I filed police report and my insurance paid for it all without increasing my rate.

molamann · 11-22-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cpehaot

I think your insurance gonna have to pay. I assume you have full coverage. and this is clearly not your fault so your rate should not go up either. When I had my truck, some guy carrying junk fell off and hit my truck causing $8k damage and never stopped. I filed police report and my insurance paid for it all without increasing my rate.

Allstate is the only insurance company that I am aware of that doesn't penalize customer for accidents deemed not their fault.

dszombiex · 11-22-2009, 09:25 PM

Wow, another one so soon! Its terrible, I'm sorry for your car.

This is a situation that all decent Southern Californians have to deal with. So many uninsured motorists out here. Tons of people taking off after hittin someone too.

JakeZ34 · 11-22-2009, 11:51 AM

yeah do you guys have any suggestions as to what I can do? Because they don't have insurance and license, do I just get them to pay me off the record to get it fixed or how do I go about it?

Togo · 11-22-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

yeah do you guys have any suggestions as to what I can do? Because they don't have insurance and license, do I just get them to pay me off the record to get it fixed or how do I go about it?

Get a lawyer, if they don't have insurance then you can get pretty screwed. Definitely consult a lawyer.

koeppelnissan · 11-22-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

yeah do you guys have any suggestions as to what I can do? Because they don't have insurance and license, do I just get them to pay me off the record to get it fixed or how do I go about it?

Take 400 or 500 cash. it's only the bumper, right?

frost · 11-22-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

Take 400 or 500 cash. it's only the bumper, right?

I'd get the damage appraised first. No telling if something under there is bent.

dad · 11-22-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

Take 400 or 500 cash. it's only the bumper, right?

It's going to cost a lot more than that amount!

koeppelnissan · 11-22-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

It's going to cost a lot more than that amount!

I'm used to dealer cost, not retail from body shops

kannibul · 11-23-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

Take 400 or 500 cash. it's only the bumper, right?

That's what I see. Maybe the styrofoam piece, maybe a couple other peices. Still will be around $1500, I bet.

11-22-2009, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Looks like just the nose, which is good! __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

11-22-2009, 09:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
dszombiex Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 374	Wow, another one so soon! Its terrible, I'm sorry for your car. This is a situation that all decent Southern Californians have to deal with. So many uninsured motorists out here. Tons of people taking off after hittin someone too. __________________

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JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	yeah do you guys have any suggestions as to what I can do? Because they don't have insurance and license, do I just get them to pay me off the record to get it fixed or how do I go about it?