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Originally Posted by red6.2
I must warn you keep an eye on the car when they're working on it, if you can get a camera installed or a voice recorder because they will hot rod the s*** out of your car. The other employee from the company you stated should be at fault and they should test for the things the person above me stated. If he was under the influence he shouldn't be driving anyways.
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I've always been afraid of being at the receiving end of California drivers' stupidity, so definitely going to invest in forward and rear facing dash cams. I'll turn Valet Mode on too when the car goes for repair. As for the at-fault party's possible impairment, I have neither any clue nor reason to suspect, but if the employer does drug testing, that's their prerogative. In any case, it should be immaterial to the resolution of the claim.
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Originally Posted by 1hprush
From the pics, looks like you will need a bumper cover and rear valance. Not sure about the exhaust, it looks like the valance is moved, not the exhaust, hard to tell. Regardless of the cost, you shouldn't be out any $$. Good luck!
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I had a good look at it again - the valance is deformed from the hit but the outer exhaust tip got pushed closer to the inner one as well as pushed back. I'll have to get under the car to see where it got deformed. FWIW, the license plate of the other car bore the impression of the outer exhaust tip.
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Originally Posted by Firehead640
It really depends on the employees attitude. Personally, I would avoid dragging someone through the mud if I can. If you can file and have the damage covered by insurance without having to utilize the companies insurance, than by all means do that. Which requires a little bit of lying, and a police report.
In this case, I'd imagine that if you manage to not drag the poor SOB that drove into your rear end, it'll result in you paying higher premiums(maybe). So at that end, I say screw that.
Up to you.
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I neither intend to drag the employee through the mud, nor do I think it's necessary. He made a mistake, and that's what their insurance is for. There's no need to lie about anything. They were at fault, so they should pay for the damage.
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Originally Posted by matt fe2o3
OP, ensure you file a claim with your own insurance and let them do the collection with Enterprise. That's the best way.
Dealer is OK but B&S Hacienda is also excellent and they have locations near you. PM me if you need a contact name.
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Won't filing a claim with my insurance jack my premium up? I am going to get some estimates tomorrow. I'll check out B&S Hacienda. Any other recommendations?