I will send $5 via paypal to the person who...

spearfish25 · 07-06-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by craniac24

Amazing how far 5 bucks will get me!

Ok...so when I took the car to the body shop, the owner took a look at it and said, "Oh...this is NOT going to be a $500 job. You're going to want to file a claim." He pointed out the fact that there was a secondary ripple about 5 inches to the right on the main dent. He also mentioned that because this particular paint is almost impossible to get an exact match with, that they'd have to blend the paint into the adjacent panels. After all was said and done, he "guestimated" that it would be a $1500 job!!! Needless to say, I was a little surprised, and I was very curious to see what the insurance adjuster would have to say about that. To be honest, I was doubtful that the insurance company would agree to pay that much.

So...imagine my surprise when I check my voicemail and I listen to a message from the insurance adjuster. "Hi...this is so-and-so from Progressive. I went down to the shop to inspect the damage, and the final estimate for the repair came to...

$2165

So...it looks like one of our earliest guesses was the best guess! Congrats Sibze. Let me know where I can send the five spot and I'll ship it right over. I really can't believe it myself....I'm still shocked. If i was paying this out of pocket I would be 100% convinced that I was getting severely ripped off. But as long as my insurance company is willing to pay it, then no skin off my back I suppose!

So this means that repainting my hood and front fascia will be a chore and likely won't match the rest of the car? PG can't be that tough to color match...

craniac24 · 07-06-2010, 03:41 PM

As I said, I was shocked also. Keep in mind, an insurance adjusters job is to negotiate the cheapest price possible for the repair. He obviously agreed that the job requires all that work, or else he wouldn't have authorized it.

Either that or he and the bodyshop owner are blowing each other...

craniac24 · 07-07-2010, 09:05 PM

Car is back. Looks absolutely perfect. If anyone on Long Island ever needs bodywork or glass replacement, I HIGHLY....HIGHLY recommend The National Collision Company in Baldwin NY. I live in Ronkonkoma, and there are tons of places closer than the 45 minute drive it takes me to get there. That said, I wouldn't dream of taking my car anywhere else.

Hope no one here ever needs work, but if you do...let me know and I'll make sure you get a personal introduction to the owner.

Zaggeron · 07-07-2010, 09:50 PM

Glad to hear everything came out fine -- especially now that you are down $20 bucks extra instead of the original $5 -- all to a good cause though (AK's forum)

Trips · 07-08-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Glad to hear everything came out fine -- especially now that you are down $20 bucks extra instead of the original $5 -- all to a good cause though (AK's forum)

07-06-2010, 03:41 PM	#77 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	As I said, I was shocked also. Keep in mind, an insurance adjusters job is to negotiate the cheapest price possible for the repair. He obviously agreed that the job requires all that work, or else he wouldn't have authorized it. Either that or he and the bodyshop owner are blowing each other... __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

07-07-2010, 09:05 PM	#78 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	Car is back. Looks absolutely perfect. If anyone on Long Island ever needs bodywork or glass replacement, I HIGHLY....HIGHLY recommend The National Collision Company in Baldwin NY. I live in Ronkonkoma, and there are tons of places closer than the 45 minute drive it takes me to get there. That said, I wouldn't dream of taking my car anywhere else. Hope no one here ever needs work, but if you do...let me know and I'll make sure you get a personal introduction to the owner. __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

07-07-2010, 09:50 PM	#79 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Glad to hear everything came out fine -- especially now that you are down $20 bucks extra instead of the original $5 -- all to a good cause though (AK's forum) __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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