Nissi was backed into

Merv

So I was on my way to play some volleyball with some friends last night. i went to go get a few gatorades at a store nearby. I had to drive through a parking lot to get to the store. As Im pulling up to a little intersection, I had to wait for a car to drive past before I can proceed. Just as the car goes by,a guy behind me and to the left starts backing out of a stall. I didn't even see him until it was to late! As I hear the crunch sound and the car move,I look over and see this spare tire looking me in the eyes. I got out of the car and proceeded to lose it on the guy. After I calmed down,we exchanged info and he claimed 100% responsibility. There was also a witness who saw the whole thing so I got his number as well.

The door also has some minor damage as well.
So my dilemma is I really don't want this on my car fax. Guy sais he's willing to pay up to 5 grand to get it fixed without insurance getting involved. But if it's more than we have to go through insurance. Do most auto body shops report the damage anyways? And any body with similar damage have it cost more than 5 grand? I don't think it would be that much,but it is in the most chittiest spot!
I'm also thinking of getting the car painted another color. Get two estimates done,one for damage and pAinting of damaged area,than one for painting the car and subtract the amount of the damaged area painting from the whole car paint job estimate.
What do you guys think?

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DOOMMONKEY777

Yeah that is a baad spot, its a part of the whole cars actual body, in order to fix that u need to order that side sheet metal, cut original out and replace the cut from a new ordered or donor car, weld it and smooth out the welds then paint, 5k should cover it. U need to go around and ask for prices at local body shops. GL OP.

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Merv

Ya,two quotes at pretty much 5 g's. And both places say that it will cost more in the end once they get into the nuts and bolts of it. I'm just going to go through insurance. That way it's one less headache among many. I can worry about a paint job some other time.

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cigarclifford

brother Merv, we are all sad to read this news today. Best of luck and
we all hope that everything works out for you Merv....

-Clifford

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TerribleONE

Sorry for your troubles. Good luck!

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Trips

Whoaaa! Sorry to hear what happened

Good to hear they claimed responsibility that will make the B.S. a little easier, But thats in the worst place to be hit.

Pick out a very competent body shop and make sure work is close or perfect before you accept the car back.

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mishuko

in canada if it's over 1000 (i believe) it HAS to be reported to the insurance.

on another note since it's 100% their fault (although they will still deem who was at fault but you have a witness) you will be only forking over time and your baby to get repaired.

go to a shop you trust. if it costs 5k, 7k, 10k whatever just get it done. the other insurance company will be paying (although they will have to apraise and approve prio to work)

Merv

Here in bc Canada it's all one insurance across the province so I deal with one insurance not two thankfully. I'm just glad it's cosmetics and no mechanical parts are damaged.
Thanks everyone. I'll post pics of the surgery. Hopefully no scars!!!

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jaedub

Welcome to the party.....This chick backed up to my beloved Z as well.

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jaedub

My car is going to the shop on Monday. Good luck with your repair.
Chick backed up to my car...

Merv

Ouch! It must be something in the drinking water where we live bro. Or maybe were feeling the wrath of the winter gods! Let us know how you're turns out

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FairladyZ10PG

I guess I'll contribute

This happened in august 14

the lady who hit me changed her story and told her insurance company that I hit her

I had to go through a lawyer to have everything resolved

Hope that won't be the case in your situation

Good luck!

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Fuzzzy

Similar situation happened to me. Weird circumstances. I was trading a '78 280Z (IIRC) for an '85 300ZX. I was not expecting to reach a deal on that visit, but we did. I did not have my title with me, so the dealership wanted me to go home to get it--only a couple of miles. For some reason, they wanted me to drive one of their "demonstrators" rather than my old car.

It was drizzling and I met an oncoming car in a curve in our subdivision, and I knew she was going to slide into me well before she did but I had no "escape route." Fortunately, there was nothing more serious than some huge dents to the vehicle I was driving. She admitted responsibility, and sheriff's deputies came but issued no tickets. I went back to the dealership, told them the story, and they told me they would deal with the lady's insurance company. I drove the 300ZX home!

The next day the dealership called to inform me that the woman's husband had called them and denied her being responsible for the accident, and that they would expect me to cover the damages to their demonstrator. I called my agent and related the story. He laughed, assured me that the dealership was on the hook and for me not to worry about it. I never heard another word about it.

Good luck, OP!

Zipper 104

And the moral of the story is .....Gatorade is junk. You shouldn't be drinking it anyway.
Merv, Sorry to hear about this happening. I'd be choked. As I told you I'm so freakin' anal I've never even parallel parked my 370 for fear of some **** hitting it or me curb rashing the wheels, so I'd still be there going off on the guy if it were me.

If you don't have anyone in mind, Ladner Auto Body is the BEST.
We've got to get together again soon.

K

Merv

Ya,I have a witness saying the other guys to blame so I hope all goes smooth.

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