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Mr.Jgunn65 · 09-29-2015, 02:46 PM

Please tell me this SonOfAbitch has insurance?

SIN R G · 09-29-2015, 10:19 PM

Wow, that totally sucks. I would be just sick if that was my Camaro.

mdbs9337 · 09-30-2015, 01:36 PM

Thanks for the heads up on diminished value. I'll be following up on that.

mdbs9337 · 10-06-2015, 05:59 AM

Car is still in the shop getting fixed. Probably get it back in time to put it in storage for the Winter. Man this sucks.

prostock1 · 10-06-2015, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mdbs9337

Thanks for the kind words and responses everyone. I hope no one else has to go through this. The guy who hit me was in a construction company truck and they have insurance. The guy fessed up and told cops it was his fault so no problem there. His insurance company is another thing. They wanted to save money and put used parts back on the car. No way! My insurance co said OEM only! So now I wait to get it back. I'm not very good at waiting. Hope everyone else is good and look out for the rest of the world; they're out to get us!

You need to demand to see the purchase invoices for all of the OEM parts.
I worked in a body shop for a very short time, and you'd be surprised how shady they are.

The only insurance company which demands OEM only parts is Hartford.
They will tell most people OEM was used, but most of the public can't tell OEM from made in China, unless they see the OEM parts tag.

I'm not just talking about the little mom and pop body shops, the bigger multi locations are the worst.

linc400 · 10-07-2015, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mdbs9337

His insurance company is another thing. They wanted to save money and put used parts back on the car. No way! My insurance co said OEM only! So now I wait to get it back. I'm not very good at waiting. Hope everyone else is good and look out for the rest of the world; they're out to get us!

That is pretty impressive. Who is your insurance company? They usually all want aftermarket or used parts. I always have to argue with mine, and usually it is my dealership that comes through with price matching on OEM, not the insurance co.

mdbs9337 · 10-09-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by linc400

That is pretty impressive. Who is your insurance company? They usually all want aftermarket or used parts. I always have to argue with mine, and usually it is my dealership that comes through with price matching on OEM, not the insurance co.

I have Travelers Ins. I was with my agent when they let the shop know only OEM. If your car is less than 5 yrs old or has less than 20k miles on it they are suppose to use OEM. I have been to the shop and checked on the parts so I know what I am getting. I also let them know we want a copy of all invoices and work done. I have been a mechanic for 40+ years and they know I'll be checking their work. If not what we expected or were promised I guess we will see them in court.

Lndryguru · 10-09-2015, 10:47 AM

I had a little hit and run accident in april on drives side i took the the car to the chevy dealer this way was certain got factory parts

mdbs9337 · 10-30-2015, 10:52 AM

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Driving my 2011 Camaro SS/RS (4k miles on it) when an F250 4x4 diesel changes lanes and smashes into me. Said he didn't see me? Lots of damage but can be fixed. Guess I'm done for the year. Really bummed.
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Got my Camaro back from the body shop yesterday. They did a great job and it looks like new again.

flyer08 · 10-30-2015, 11:19 AM

Glad you got it back, looks good. To bad you had to go thru all that though

Jasper · 10-30-2015, 11:54 AM

Glad they fixed it up for ya. I was bumming this morning since my baby's going into winter storage tomorrow. But now I feel glad that she's gonna be perfectly preserved for the next 6months away from all the dickheads out there who can't drive.

J

mdbs9337 · 10-30-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasper

Glad they fixed it up for ya. I was bumming this morning since my baby's going into winter storage tomorrow. But now I feel glad that she's gonna be perfectly preserved for the next 6months away from all the dickheads out there who can't drive.

J

I know what you mean. See you on the road next year!

spadz93 · 10-30-2015, 05:54 PM

F!cking ford drivers (had to take the stab). Above all, like others have said, better that you're all good man, cars are replaceable, lives are not. Glad you got her back

Camaro310 · 10-30-2015, 07:36 PM

I'm glad you are ok.

10-09-2015, 10:47 AM	#36
Lndryguru Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 226	I had a little hit and run accident in april on drives side i took the the car to the chevy dealer this way was certain got factory parts __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Victory Red/Black Stripes

10-30-2015, 05:54 PM	#41
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	F!cking ford drivers (had to take the stab). Above all, like others have said, better that you're all good man, cars are replaceable, lives are not. Glad you got her back __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

09-29-2015, 02:46 PM	#29
Mr.Jgunn65 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2/SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Augusta Posts: 344 View My Garage	Please tell me this SonOfAbitch has insurance?

09-29-2015, 10:19 PM	#30
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	Wow, that totally sucks. I would be just sick if that was my Camaro.

09-30-2015, 01:36 PM	#31
mdbs9337 Drives: 2011 Victory Red SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brunswick, ME Posts: 19 View My Garage	Thanks for the heads up on diminished value. I'll be following up on that.

10-06-2015, 05:59 AM	#32
mdbs9337 Drives: 2011 Victory Red SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brunswick, ME Posts: 19 View My Garage	Car is still in the shop getting fixed. Probably get it back in time to put it in storage for the Winter. Man this sucks.

10-30-2015, 11:19 AM	#38
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Glad you got it back, looks good. To bad you had to go thru all that though

10-30-2015, 11:54 AM	#39
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 542	Glad they fixed it up for ya. I was bumming this morning since my baby's going into winter storage tomorrow. But now I feel glad that she's gonna be perfectly preserved for the next 6months away from all the dickheads out there who can't drive. J

10-30-2015, 07:36 PM	#42
Camaro310 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Fully loaded Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Posts: 234 View My Garage	I'm glad you are ok.