They crashed my car!!!

nmjaxx9 · 10-25-2012, 10:28 PM

dam just saw this, always sad to hear about a Z being bumped, but atleast you are safe, good luck with the repair process.

axmea? · 10-26-2012, 12:15 AM

File a claim, it should not affect your premiums. Have the offending driver's insurance cover it, not yours. Get the highest repair quote you can muster from the body shop (usually contracted by the other party's insurance carrier). Get a quote from a Nissan dealer for parts --- given the nature of damage (subject to inspection), you should not have to replace anything -- except the foam bumper underneath the shell --- probably.

You can opt to take the cash or have it repaired. If you decide to cash it, get a new bumper = Amuse rep for 600 - 750 bucks.

afbunn · 10-26-2012, 12:24 AM

Dude, go to the doctor and get a checkup on your neck and spine. You may feel fine and experience no pain but something could have still happened inside. Much better safe than sorry, especially concerning your spine.

Z370Z011 · 10-26-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

File a claim, it should not affect your premiums. Have the offending driver's insurance cover it, not yours. Get the highest repair quote you can muster from the body shop (usually contracted by the other party's insurance carrier). Get a quote from a Nissan dealer for parts --- given the nature of damage (subject to inspection), you should not have to replace anything -- except the foam bumper underneath the shell --- probably.

You can opt to take the cash or have it repaired. If you decide to cash it, get a new bumper = Amuse rep for 600 - 750 bucks.

After talking to the guy, it turns out he does have insurance. He said he was just scared shitless because of how pissed off he saw me. Anywhoo.. I think he said his coverage is only up to 600.. Would i still have to contact my insurance company too?? Or only his so they can take care of it?..

Z370Z011 · 10-26-2012, 12:41 AM

Thanks for all the advice by the way. From everyone. Really appreciate all the support. Love this forum!

axmea? · 10-26-2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

After talking to the guy, it turns out he does have insurance. He said he was just scared shitless because of how pissed off he saw me. Anywhoo.. I think he said his coverage is only up to 600.. Would i still have to contact my insurance company too?? Or only his so they can take care of it?..

Check with your insurance to see what portion they will cover. That's BS with respect to the other coverage.

Z370Z011 · 10-26-2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Check with your insurance to see what portion they will cover. That's BS with respect to the other coverage.

You think hes lying? Or is there really insurances that are that cheap lol
Because 600$ coverage kinda sucks IMO

Telephone · 10-26-2012, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

You think hes lying? Or is there really insurances that are that cheap lol
Because 600$ coverage kinda sucks IMO

What is the state minimum for liability property damage? I believe it's $5000 for California. Contact his insurance company.
You better make this sucker pay!! It's the principle. This f**ker should not be driving in the first place. He'll f**k someone else over too. Damn this stuff makes me so angry

axmea? · 10-26-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

What is the state minimum for liability property damage? I believe it's $5000 for California. Contact his insurance company.
You better make this sucker pay!! It's the principle. This f**ker should not be driving in the first place. He'll f**k someone else over too. Damn this stuff makes me so angry

A-type. Calm down Telephone. You might have a heart attack.

victort · 10-26-2012, 03:12 AM

wow... some people are way overreacting. yes it sucks that he got hit, but i've seen rock chips bigger than that. it's called an accident for a reason. I'm sure the guy didn't go out intending on hitting someone on purpose. OP did the right thing in getting the guy's info and at least the other guy is owning up to it, so it'll all end well.

and another thing I don't get is that on a forum filled with car enthusiasts, i'm surprised how many people don't know the difference between break and brake.

VDC_OFF · 10-26-2012, 07:57 AM

I was referring to the no insurance part. What if it was 22k worth of damage, what then?

joshs09slvrZ · 10-26-2012, 08:10 AM

Out of curiosity, is there any "spider webbing" or cracking of the paint? I hit a truck tire driving down the freeway one night. I noticed the next morning that the paint had a webbing or cracked look to it. You couldn't feel it with your hand so I'm thinking it was under the clearcoat. The reason I ask is because cosmetically the bumper looked fine...but when you looked closer...the paint was definitely screwed up.

Glad you're ok man!

Z370Z011 · 10-26-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Out of curiosity, is there any "spider webbing" or cracking of the paint? I hit a truck tire driving down the freeway one night. I noticed the next morning that the paint had a webbing or cracked look to it. You couldn't feel it with your hand so I'm thinking it was under the clearcoat. The reason I ask is because cosmetically the bumper looked fine...but when you looked closer...the paint was definitely screwed up.

Glad you're ok man!

Theres actually no webbing, Its as if someone scooped out a small chunk of paint and plastic
Thanks!

Z370Z011 · 10-26-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

You better make this sucker pay!! It's the principle. This f**ker should not be driving in the first place. He'll f**k someone else over too. Damn this stuff makes me so angry

Haha tell me abt it. And yeah even though he was a bit misleading at first with the whole "no insurance" thing, hes actually very compliant now. So he'll pay >

Z370Z011 · 10-26-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

I was referring to the no insurance part. What if it was 22k worth of damage, what then?

Thank goodness he confessed to having insurance. 22k worth of damages and no insurance! I would've thrown him off the grand canyon lol

10-26-2012, 12:15 AM	#47 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	File a claim, it should not affect your premiums. Have the offending driver's insurance cover it, not yours. Get the highest repair quote you can muster from the body shop (usually contracted by the other party's insurance carrier). Get a quote from a Nissan dealer for parts --- given the nature of damage (subject to inspection), you should not have to replace anything -- except the foam bumper underneath the shell --- probably. You can opt to take the cash or have it repaired. If you decide to cash it, get a new bumper = Amuse rep for 600 - 750 bucks. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

10-26-2012, 12:24 AM	#48 (permalink)
afbunn Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Ogden, Utah Posts: 116 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 13	Dude, go to the doctor and get a checkup on your neck and spine. You may feel fine and experience no pain but something could have still happened inside. Much better safe than sorry, especially concerning your spine. DEpointfive0 likes this.

10-26-2012, 07:57 AM	#56 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	I was referring to the no insurance part. What if it was 22k worth of damage, what then? __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

10-26-2012, 08:10 AM	#57 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Out of curiosity, is there any "spider webbing" or cracking of the paint? I hit a truck tire driving down the freeway one night. I noticed the next morning that the paint had a webbing or cracked look to it. You couldn't feel it with your hand so I'm thinking it was under the clearcoat. The reason I ask is because cosmetically the bumper looked fine...but when you looked closer...the paint was definitely screwed up. Glad you're ok man! __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

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10-25-2012, 10:28 PM	#46 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	dam just saw this, always sad to hear about a Z being bumped, but atleast you are safe, good luck with the repair process.

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Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Thanks for all the advice by the way. From everyone. Really appreciate all the support. Love this forum!

10-26-2012, 03:12 AM	#55 (permalink)
victort Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192 Drives: MB Rep Power: 16	wow... some people are way overreacting. yes it sucks that he got hit, but i've seen rock chips bigger than that. it's called an accident for a reason. I'm sure the guy didn't go out intending on hitting someone on purpose. OP did the right thing in getting the guy's info and at least the other guy is owning up to it, so it'll all end well. and another thing I don't get is that on a forum filled with car enthusiasts, i'm surprised how many people don't know the difference between break and brake.