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homewrecker · 08-20-2014, 11:21 PM

What I did was go to the best reviewed shop. I also talked to my service advisor, the dealership and asked forum members who they recommend. I didnt go with the insurance recommended shops because I wanted the best workmanship possible. The insurance companies have deals with their network so the cheapest shop wins. With a good shop you would never know it's been in an accident. This is a big job and the car is your pride and joy. Go to the most prestigious and most reputable shop in your city.

RobertRS · 08-20-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CrisisMusick

Thanks for all the responses and support everyone.

When I'm saying the air bags deployed for no reason, I'm just mean I was nowhere near the speed of risking my head hitting the wheel at the speed I was going, plus I've learned from this forum that once they deploy, your car is through.

One question that I had for those who've been in similar accidents:
When repaired, is the car as good as new? Will it ever be the same? I went to a shop that State Farm recommended, so I hope they'll do a great job... But I'm scared of the long term effects.

I'll find out if it's totaled by tomorrow, so I'll post then.

If we guessed right is there some sort of prizes awarded if it's not totaled?

I'm wanting a chrome and white filled SS badge, to copy Wayne Watson , to stick on the bland empty spot of the dash panel.

Anyway, hope all works out to your satisfaction.

thkfast · 08-21-2014, 02:53 AM

Glad you're okay.

I wish we had a better look at the side of the car - it doesn't look like it even got into the fenders? How fast were you going at impact?

Be sure to let us know.

I'd take it to the best shop, not necessarily State Farms shop...just sayin'.

USCAMARO14 · 08-21-2014, 04:29 AM

Glad to hear your ok. I hope everything works out for you.

2Carats · 08-21-2014, 05:27 AM

Not totaled...

Ernest T · 08-21-2014, 07:45 AM

There are other considerations when a insurance company decides to total a vehicle besides the total cost of repair.

My wife pulled out in front of another car while driving our 2013 Mazda CX5 and was t-boned. The other vehicle hit our car in the front right tire area and even though it was a fairly low speed wreck, there was plenty of damage all along the right side of the Mazda. Both the front and rear right side ceiling air bags and the air bag on the front passenger seat deployed. The total repair cost was a little over $12K while the car was worth a little over $23K. Initially they decided to fix it and the repair shop ordered the required parts, but before they could get started the insurance company got a pretty high bid for the vehicle and decided to total it instead of repairing it. Apparently someone was willing to pay enough for the vehicle that they were willing to total the car even though repair costs were a little over 50 percent of the car's value.

Criticalmass · 08-21-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CrisisMusick

Thanks for all the responses and support everyone.

When I'm saying the air bags deployed for no reason, I'm just mean I was nowhere near the speed of risking my head hitting the wheel at the speed I was going, plus I've learned from this forum that once they deploy, your car is through.

One question that I had for those who've been in similar accidents:
When repaired, is the car as good as new? Will it ever be the same? I went to a shop that State Farm recommended, so I hope they'll do a great job... But I'm scared of the long term effects.

I'll find out if it's totaled by tomorrow, so I'll post then.

I took mine to Ford and let their Bodyshop do the work. I think we had to have the headlight replaced due to water leaking in, but otherwise it never had a problem. That particular Bodyshop run by Ford offers a lifetime guarantee so it was a no questions asked kind of thing when I brought it in for the headlight a year later.

Rocki · 08-21-2014, 10:13 AM

Glad you're ok, so sorry about your car!

RJT RS · 08-21-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by homewrecker

What I did was go to the best reviewed shop. I also talked to my service advisor, the dealership and asked forum members who they recommend. I didnt go with the insurance recommended shops because I wanted the best workmanship possible. The insurance companies have deals with their network so the cheapest shop wins. With a good shop you would never know it's been in an accident. This is a big job and the car is your pride and joy. Go to the most prestigious and most reputable shop in your city.

Don't learn the hard way. Go to a shop working for you, NOT one that works for the insurance co.

Jrichards73 · 08-21-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT RS

Don't learn the hard way. Go to a shop working for you, NOT one that works for the insurance co.

Agreed, mine is at the insurances shop for round three of paint right now. No one else in town will touch it now either unless I get a whole new nose and start over.

Wizard1183 · 08-21-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

No way that's totalled. Too new, high value car, and only one airbag deployed.

When they talk about Camaros being totalled when the airbags deploy they mean when all the airbags deploy. There is substantial interior damage when the side curtain and passenger airbags deploy.

Exactly. Engine didn't even take damage. Looks more like front end damage with an air bag deployed. Would take a lot more than that to total it.

08-22-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CrisisMusick

Thanks for all the responses and support everyone.

When I'm saying the air bags deployed for no reason, I'm just mean I was nowhere near the speed of risking my head hitting the wheel at the speed I was going, plus I've learned from this forum that once they deploy, your car is through.

One question that I had for those who've been in similar accidents:
When repaired, is the car as good as new? Will it ever be the same? I went to a shop that State Farm recommended, so I hope they'll do a great job... But I'm scared of the long term effects.

I'll find out if it's totaled by tomorrow, so I'll post then.

So I guess we will figure it out together...mine is no where near as new or as nice but my girl also ran into a Ford truck...Two Mondays ago come monday.

Did all the research I could and the best shop in my area is a lo the number one referred by my state farm agent.

If all goes well I'll have mine back beginning of Sept...A full month in the shop

Rocky1974 · 08-22-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CrisisMusick

I rear ended someone today.. it was a ford truck. He walked away fine... my Camaro didn't end up so hot.

I walked away fine, and my steering wheel airbag deployed for no reason. But my heart's broken for my 1 year old car. The engine still works, or it started at least, but I didn't drive it.

Is it totaled?

Have you looked at your own pictures? I think that if you do, you will find the reason for your air bag deployment. You were obviously is some sort of accident.

And I vote no on the totaled part.

hypercarfanatic · 08-31-2014, 06:49 PM

Good rule of thumb - "If it can't buff out, it's totaled"

08-21-2014, 02:53 AM	#45
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	Glad you're okay. I wish we had a better look at the side of the car - it doesn't look like it even got into the fenders? How fast were you going at impact? Be sure to let us know. I'd take it to the best shop, not necessarily State Farms shop...just sayin'. __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint

08-21-2014, 04:29 AM	#46
USCAMARO14 Drives: 2LS 2014 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Staten ISland Posts: 3,404	Glad to hear your ok. I hope everything works out for you. __________________

08-21-2014, 05:27 AM	#47
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	Not totaled... __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.

08-20-2014, 11:21 PM	#43
homewrecker Drives: '04 Z06, '14BMW M235i, '15 SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Diego/Los Angeles Posts: 845	What I did was go to the best reviewed shop. I also talked to my service advisor, the dealership and asked forum members who they recommend. I didnt go with the insurance recommended shops because I wanted the best workmanship possible. The insurance companies have deals with their network so the cheapest shop wins. With a good shop you would never know it's been in an accident. This is a big job and the car is your pride and joy. Go to the most prestigious and most reputable shop in your city.

08-21-2014, 07:45 AM	#48
Ernest T Drives: 2014 RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salado TX Posts: 320 View My Garage	There are other considerations when a insurance company decides to total a vehicle besides the total cost of repair. My wife pulled out in front of another car while driving our 2013 Mazda CX5 and was t-boned. The other vehicle hit our car in the front right tire area and even though it was a fairly low speed wreck, there was plenty of damage all along the right side of the Mazda. Both the front and rear right side ceiling air bags and the air bag on the front passenger seat deployed. The total repair cost was a little over $12K while the car was worth a little over $23K. Initially they decided to fix it and the repair shop ordered the required parts, but before they could get started the insurance company got a pretty high bid for the vehicle and decided to total it instead of repairing it. Apparently someone was willing to pay enough for the vehicle that they were willing to total the car even though repair costs were a little over 50 percent of the car's value.

08-21-2014, 10:13 AM	#50
Rocki Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS RRM Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 86	Glad you're ok, so sorry about your car!