Accident to the Z

Tchristie24 · 05-31-2018, 11:38 AM

Well on my day off I was awakened to a knock on the door by two ladies that worked for meals on wheels. They informed me that they hit my car. I asked them of they were ok and checked the damage. Still drivable thankfully. Got the accident report which stated she was going about 25MPH and the officer labeled the damage as severe. Anyone think this amount of damage would hurt the trade-in value? I don’t ever plan to get rid of my Z but still I am not happy with the possibility of a loss in value due to someone’s lack of attention.

Sorry for the image being angled weird. I can’t seem to get pictures on here to look right.

CRiZO · 05-31-2018, 11:55 AM

You won't know until you take the cover off how much damage was done.

It'll hurt the trade-in some, but some shops don't even report it. My previous car was hit twice, and neither showed up in the carfax.

Tchristie24 · 05-31-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

You won't know until you take the cover off how much damage was done.

It'll hurt the trade-in some, but some shops don't even report it. My previous car was hit twice, and neither showed up in the carfax.

Yeah I am fixing to call the womans insurance company (Geico) so I can go ahead and start this process.

StevenSlice · 05-31-2018, 12:17 PM

It always amazes me that people manage to hit parked cars :/

Chuck33079 · 05-31-2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenSlice

It never amazes me that women manage to hit parked cars :/

Fixed.

StevenSlice · 05-31-2018, 12:20 PM

Raidernation · 05-31-2018, 01:44 PM

I feel your pain op. I just had someone hit my car and take off. People suck....Oh well $800 dollars later my car looks good as new.

Tchristie24 · 05-31-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenSlice

It always amazes me that people manage to hit parked cars :/

I had just washed it so I understood how hard it must have been to concentrate on everything but the car lol. I was looking at my car still half asleep and the other woman says “Sorry this had to happen to your nice sports car”. I like immediately realized what had happened and said “Oh yeah let me get an officer over here so we can do a police report”

Tchristie24 · 05-31-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Raidernation

I feel your pain op. I just had someone hit my car and take off. People suck....Oh well $800 dollars later my car looks good as new.

I figure new bumper + new panel to kick off the summer. Here in Louisiana people normally hit cars then automatically drive off....I consider myself one of the lucky ones lol. Glad you got yours fixed!

JARblue · 05-31-2018, 02:59 PM

Get them to give you an estimate for the damage and then make them add some for depreciated value. Chances are they won't give you much but anything is better than nothing.

CRiZO · 05-31-2018, 03:13 PM

If their insurance is handling it, make sure you take it where you want. Geico will try to use some cheapo shop.

You're looking at a $2-3k quote I'd guess.

Tchristie24 · 05-31-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Get them to give you an estimate for the damage and then make them add some for depreciated value. Chances are they won't give you much but anything is better than nothing.

I have an appointment Monday to get an estimate. They tried to get the estimate and the car in their recommended shop the same day and I told them that wasn’t necessary.

Tchristie24 · 05-31-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

If their insurance is handling it, make sure you take it where you want. Geico will try to use some cheapo shop.

You're looking at a $2-3k quote I'd guess.

I am wondering for example I am quoted in the 3k-4k range how much that would factor into the cars overall depreciation value?

Bubbaloo · 05-31-2018, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tchristie24

I am wondering for example I am quoted in the 3k-4k range how much that would factor into the cars overall depreciation value?

So.... unless the car suffered structural damage usually you’ll get next to nothing for depreciation.

Pssst, I was an auto adjuster not too long ago. Switched roles within the same company but yup I can help you out with any questions you may have

JARblue · 05-31-2018, 08:22 PM

Probably ask for $500-1000 and be happy with $100-200 would be my uneducated guess. Better than nothing.

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Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 9	I feel your pain op. I just had someone hit my car and take off. People suck....Oh well $800 dollars later my car looks good as new. Tchristie24 likes this. __________________ 2016 7AT GM Base: Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res, Z1 Rear Diff Cover, Quaife LSD, Nismo S-Sport Suspension, Nismo Body Brace Kit, White Line Front Sway Bar, SPL Front End Links, Energy Rear Bushing, Z1 Post MAF Silicone Tubes w/ K&N Drop-in Filters

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CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	If their insurance is handling it, make sure you take it where you want. Geico will try to use some cheapo shop. You're looking at a $2-3k quote I'd guess. Tchristie24 likes this.

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CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	You won't know until you take the cover off how much damage was done. It'll hurt the trade-in some, but some shops don't even report it. My previous car was hit twice, and neither showed up in the carfax.

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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	Probably ask for $500-1000 and be happy with $100-200 would be my uneducated guess. Better than nothing. Tchristie24 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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