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Devryn17 · 01-31-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I have seen some strange things happen when driving, so don't call BS....it could happen to you some day.

Physics.

BowtieBelle · 01-31-2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroRyan

Im assuming you hit a car.

With that being said your lucky you dont have a ticket or anything to deal with. I would need to see pictures before i would say go though the insurance or not. I recomend you go to a body shop. Get a quote (which should be free). If the damage exceeds 1,000. Then go with the insurance. Anything less and your better off paying for it yourself because your rate will go up if you go with the insurance.

That's a weird assumption to make. Hitting a car would cause way more damage and higher. I bet it was a retread off a semi truck. Sorry OP. Repaint won't be cheap. Call your insurance.

CFrance · 01-31-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

That's a weird assumption to make. Hitting a car would cause way more damage and higher. I bet it was a retread off a semi truck. Sorry OP. Repaint won't be cheap. Call your insurance.

Thanks Belle, in Ryans defense, the pics weren't up when he posted that lol I will be talking to my insurance today and see what my options are. Thanks again!

ssrs2lt · 01-31-2014, 04:34 PM

sorry about the damage, doesn't matter how it happened. USe the quote to determine how or when to get it fixed.

ChrisBlair · 01-31-2014, 05:14 PM

Something got kicked out by another vehicle and two scenarios: 1) As it slid at an angle to the direction of travel it hit his car. From his point of view it seemed like he ran into it, because whatever it was was low and out of his line of sight. 2) something relatively long and low was run over by his front tire. It got kicked up into the side of the car because it was laying at an angle, part of it was under the car and part of it was to the side. Running it over made it bounce up.

There's no need to belittle the guy over it, or try to prove it didn't happen. Jeez you guys.

Angrybird 12 · 01-31-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Something got kicked out by another vehicle and two scenarios: 1) As it slid at an angle to the direction of travel it hit his car. From his point of view it seemed like he ran into it, because whatever it was was low and out of his line of sight. 2) something relatively long and low was run over by his front tire. It got kicked up into the side of the car because it was laying at an angle, part of it was under the car and part of it was to the side. Running it over made it bounce up.

There's no need to belittle the guy over it, or try to prove it didn't happen. Jeez you guys.

I know, like I said before it's happened to me with a tree limb. Like I said I have seen some strange things happen and cause damage while driving, and I have been driving 40 years.

ChrisBlair · 01-31-2014, 05:27 PM

When I drove for a job I found out first-hand, that yes, you can turn a vehicle, collide with something, and only damage the side of your vehicle. That goddam post should have watched where it was going!

Timna · 01-31-2014, 05:45 PM

That sucks! I am sorry to hear it.

Pretty much the same damage happened to me a few months back. I was driving on a 2 lane road in the left lane. A car was in the right but several cars ahead of me. Anyways, I heard a Bang, it didn't feel like I ran anything over but when I got home and had pretty much same damage as you do. Body shop quoted me $1500 so I just turned it in to insurance and got it fixed. The Insurance said it sounded like the car in the right lane probably hit something and knocked it into me.

Now I am super cautious and always try to avoid cars close to me.

Good thing was the body shop I used got it back to me within 3 days and was good as new.

Good luck!

CamaroJim56 · 01-31-2014, 06:02 PM

You have insurance for a reason, and that will probably go under comprehensive, not collision.

DarrenJ · 02-01-2014, 01:11 PM

I wouldn't turn that in, It's a collision loss, you'll have a deductible and a claim record with your insurance company. You have a small repair and a door refinish, plus a blend on the fender and 1/4 panel if the painter feels the need to Blend the clear.

ToolFan66 · 02-01-2014, 01:23 PM

Um, wouldn't you fix it?

DarrenJ · 02-03-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ToolFan66

Um, wouldn't you fix it?

Fix it? Yes....turn it in on an insurance policy, absolutely not....

BrunSS · 02-03-2014, 01:29 PM

Ouch ! This could be expensive

Devryn17 · 02-03-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenJ

Fix it? Yes....turn it in on an insurance policy, absolutely not....

Why not? This thread sets up the "no fault" story.

01-31-2014, 05:14 PM	#33
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Something got kicked out by another vehicle and two scenarios: 1) As it slid at an angle to the direction of travel it hit his car. From his point of view it seemed like he ran into it, because whatever it was was low and out of his line of sight. 2) something relatively long and low was run over by his front tire. It got kicked up into the side of the car because it was laying at an angle, part of it was under the car and part of it was to the side. Running it over made it bounce up. There's no need to belittle the guy over it, or try to prove it didn't happen. Jeez you guys. __________________

01-31-2014, 05:27 PM	#35
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	When I drove for a job I found out first-hand, that yes, you can turn a vehicle, collide with something, and only damage the side of your vehicle. That goddam post should have watched where it was going! __________________

01-31-2014, 06:02 PM	#37
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02-01-2014, 01:23 PM	#39
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Um, wouldn't you fix it? __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

01-31-2014, 04:34 PM	#32
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	sorry about the damage, doesn't matter how it happened. USe the quote to determine how or when to get it fixed.

01-31-2014, 05:45 PM	#36
Timna Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 60	That sucks! I am sorry to hear it. Pretty much the same damage happened to me a few months back. I was driving on a 2 lane road in the left lane. A car was in the right but several cars ahead of me. Anyways, I heard a Bang, it didn't feel like I ran anything over but when I got home and had pretty much same damage as you do. Body shop quoted me $1500 so I just turned it in to insurance and got it fixed. The Insurance said it sounded like the car in the right lane probably hit something and knocked it into me. Now I am super cautious and always try to avoid cars close to me. Good thing was the body shop I used got it back to me within 3 days and was good as new. Good luck!

02-01-2014, 01:11 PM	#38
DarrenJ Drives: '67 Camaro ZZ4 & 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Real World USA Posts: 582 View My Garage	I wouldn't turn that in, It's a collision loss, you'll have a deductible and a claim record with your insurance company. You have a small repair and a door refinish, plus a blend on the fender and 1/4 panel if the painter feels the need to Blend the clear.

02-03-2014, 01:29 PM	#41
BrunSS Drives: VR ZL 1 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alamogordo ,NM Posts: 272	Ouch ! This could be expensive