Why did the deer cross the road? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Wrighteous · 01-23-2011, 01:10 PM

To get hit by the camaro! I swerved so I did not hit it head on. My question is when I talk to my insurance people(Progressive), what details should I ask for on how to repair it? Seems to be no engine damage and it seems to drive fine. The passenger door does not open from the outside. Should I ask for a new door and quarter panel?

dare8601 · 01-23-2011, 01:25 PM

I would ask the drivers seat be cleaned....sorry for the bad luck...

1BADLS3 · 01-23-2011, 01:26 PM

It's really their option as to how they repair and negotiate with the shop that's fixing it. A reputable shop will probably replace both the door and front fender. I'm not sure about the rear quarter...those can be a real bitch to section, but there's enough damage on the lines/louvers, etc that they may do it anyway. You'll get the entire right side of your car repainted, that's for sure.

Cam2011 · 01-23-2011, 01:34 PM

Take it to a reputable body shop, one that you trust, get the lowdown on what needs to be repaired from them, and then give the estimate to your insurance. If you are like me then you will not go running around to get the insurance the lowest bid, just tell them that this is your shop, you trust them, and they should come across and take care of things.

Maverickhpr · 01-23-2011, 01:48 PM

Just take it to a few places and see which one will replace it all and go with it. Sorry this happened but I say all of us just hunt down deers untill they learn to get off the road

NASCR3 · 01-23-2011, 02:20 PM

A buddy of mine who owns a body shop had a similar results from a guy backing into his Camaro. I'm not 100% sure if his front fender got hit but the door, quarter & right rear wheel were junk. He put a door & wheel on as well as an entire uni-side. That's the only way from what I've been told is to replace the whole thing, and it is the only way GM sells it. From the A pillar to the C pillar and the quarter & rocker all in one. Don't let the Progressive try and short cut it on you. Obviously you need to be choosy when it comes to picking a body shop, they are not all created equal. The best price is not always the best "deal."

Good Luck,
John

KeepItGreasey · 01-23-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrighteous

To get hit by the camaro! I swerved so I did not hit it head on. My question is when I talk to my insurance people(Progressive), what details should I ask for on how to repair it? Seems to be no engine damage and it seems to drive fine. The passenger door does not open from the outside. Should I ask for a new door and quarter panel?

Dude that sucks. The passenger door not being able to be opened is a safety issue... and they should do whatever it takes to correct the problem.

oldfriend · 01-23-2011, 02:44 PM

Did you load the deer in the trunk ?

Lauryn200 · 01-23-2011, 02:46 PM

:(

BlaSSt Off · 01-23-2011, 02:50 PM

Bring it to a shop that does alot of custom work and get a custom paint job out of it! And make sure you give the insurance agent some deer sausage! LOL

Bodih · 01-23-2011, 05:04 PM

Might have been better to hit the deer full-on. Would have been "cleaner" to replace the front clip than the body panels and door. Did the same thing in my 72 Camaro years ago, but went into the woods and totaled the car. Been wanting another 70-73 ever since...

Scottishgames · 01-23-2011, 05:47 PM

Watch it, or all the Bambi loving bleeding hearts will be looking for you

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KnightRiderSS · 01-23-2011, 05:55 PM

A 12 gauge would work a lot better...

INTIMIDAT3R · 01-23-2011, 06:49 PM

First off, if it is unavoidable and you know you're going to hit the deer or any other animal... hit the gas and take aim!!!

Second, DO NOT tell them you swerved to try and avoid the deer. In some cases they deny a claim saying it was "wreckless driving".

Finally, you don't have to get 2 estimates, make sure to get it fixed at the dealership, and make sure they're using OEM parts. That is your right by law.

01-23-2011, 01:10 PM	#1
Wrighteous Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Panama City Posts: 57	Why did the deer cross the road? To get hit by the camaro! I swerved so I did not hit it head on. My question is when I talk to my insurance people(Progressive), what details should I ask for on how to repair it? Seems to be no engine damage and it seems to drive fine. The passenger door does not open from the outside. Should I ask for a new door and quarter panel? Attached Images __________________ 2SS/RS-CGM-Black Rally-20'' Polished MagnaFlow Comp Exh 1100, Preliminary order accepted: 5/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM:07/30/09 3000, Order accepted by production control:08/05/09 TPW 08/24/09 3300, Order scheduled for production:08/20/09 3400, Order broadcast:08/24/09 3800, Order produced:08/27/09 2G1FK1EJ6A9141778 6000, Delivered to the customer:09/22/09

01-23-2011, 01:48 PM	#5
Maverickhpr Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hillsboro OR Posts: 289 View My Garage	Just take it to a few places and see which one will replace it all and go with it. Sorry this happened but I say all of us just hunt down deers untill they learn to get off the road __________________ Camaro it's not a car it's American Muscle

01-23-2011, 02:20 PM	#6
NASCR3 Drives: Synergy Green 2SS/RS/HURST Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 442 View My Garage	A buddy of mine who owns a body shop had a similar results from a guy backing into his Camaro. I'm not 100% sure if his front fender got hit but the door, quarter & right rear wheel were junk. He put a door & wheel on as well as an entire uni-side. That's the only way from what I've been told is to replace the whole thing, and it is the only way GM sells it. From the A pillar to the C pillar and the quarter & rocker all in one. Don't let the Progressive try and short cut it on you. Obviously you need to be choosy when it comes to picking a body shop, they are not all created equal. The best price is not always the best "deal." Good Luck, John __________________ 2011 2SS/RS - Factory Hurst - Synergy Green - Cyber Gray Rally Stripes - Jet Black Interior - Born on 10/4/2010 2G1FT1EW7B9128807 Ordered: 8/6/2010 1100: 8/6/2010 2000: 8/23/2010 2051: 8/10/2010 2500: 8/24/2010 3000: 8/25/2010 3100: 9/8/2010 3300: 9/8/2010 3400: 9/11/2010 3800: 10/4/2010 4000: 10/4/2010 4200: 10/4/2010 5000: 10/13/2010 6000: 10/14/2010

01-23-2011, 02:46 PM	#9
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01-23-2011, 05:04 PM	#11
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	Might have been better to hit the deer full-on. Would have been "cleaner" to replace the front clip than the body panels and door. Did the same thing in my 72 Camaro years ago, but went into the woods and totaled the car. Been wanting another 70-73 ever since... __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

01-23-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
dare8601 Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hartford,Illinois Posts: 88 View My Garage	I would ask the drivers seat be cleaned....sorry for the bad luck...

01-23-2011, 01:26 PM	#3
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	It's really their option as to how they repair and negotiate with the shop that's fixing it. A reputable shop will probably replace both the door and front fender. I'm not sure about the rear quarter...those can be a real bitch to section, but there's enough damage on the lines/louvers, etc that they may do it anyway. You'll get the entire right side of your car repainted, that's for sure.

01-23-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	Take it to a reputable body shop, one that you trust, get the lowdown on what needs to be repaired from them, and then give the estimate to your insurance. If you are like me then you will not go running around to get the insurance the lowest bid, just tell them that this is your shop, you trust them, and they should come across and take care of things.

01-23-2011, 02:44 PM	#8
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Did you load the deer in the trunk ?

01-23-2011, 02:50 PM	#10
BlaSSt Off Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 586	Bring it to a shop that does alot of custom work and get a custom paint job out of it! And make sure you give the insurance agent some deer sausage! LOL

01-23-2011, 05:47 PM	#12
Scottishgames Suck'n Gas And Haul'n Ass Drives: 2011 1LT/RS - 1936 Chevy Streetrod Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 344	Watch it, or all the Bambi loving bleeding hearts will be looking for you . __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ictureid=53017

01-23-2011, 05:55 PM	#13
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	A 12 gauge would work a lot better... __________________

01-23-2011, 06:49 PM	#14
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	First off, if it is unavoidable and you know you're going to hit the deer or any other animal... hit the gas and take aim!!! Second, DO NOT tell them you swerved to try and avoid the deer. In some cases they deny a claim saying it was "wreckless driving". Finally, you don't have to get 2 estimates, make sure to get it fixed at the dealership, and make sure they're using OEM parts. That is your right by law.

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