Two months old -- accident
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2020 GLC300 4MATIC
Two months old -- accident
Well, it happened. I'm not going to get into all the details, but to make a long story short -- a guy turned into me at a rather quick speed at an intersection...with what seemed no attempt to stop. I was going straight, and he was trying to make a left (oncoming)...and turned into my driver's side. I wasn't able to get good pictures yet since the yard it was towed to was closed/locked - but I got one through the fence....take a look. The point of impact appeared/seemed to be my front driver's wheel....and every part of car around that...
My poor baby...
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/ohno.jpg
What do you guys think? Looks like front bumper - because that wraps around, the metal around the tire, the tire itself, rim, possibly suspension work...any possibility of problems with the 4matic as a result?
I'll say this much -- if you only saw his car - a lot more damage...
....I'm so annoyed/frustrated.
My poor baby...
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/ohno.jpg
What do you guys think? Looks like front bumper - because that wraps around, the metal around the tire, the tire itself, rim, possibly suspension work...any possibility of problems with the 4matic as a result?
I'll say this much -- if you only saw his car - a lot more damage...
....I'm so annoyed/frustrated.
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I'm sorry to hear about that. It always sucks to see people get the short end of the stick through no fault of their own.
On the bright side, the damage doesn't look too bad. The fender's going to have to be replaced, as is the bumper, but what's amazing to me is that the fender doesn't seem to have moved out of place (the hood line is still straight, it doesn't seem to meet the fender). That means the likelyhood of frame damage is low. Lots of things can be fixed/replaced but diagnosing/fixing frame damage is very difficult. Let us know how it goes, and see if you can take advantage of the situation somehow, like Doug did just recently after his accident.
On the bright side, the damage doesn't look too bad. The fender's going to have to be replaced, as is the bumper, but what's amazing to me is that the fender doesn't seem to have moved out of place (the hood line is still straight, it doesn't seem to meet the fender). That means the likelyhood of frame damage is low. Lots of things can be fixed/replaced but diagnosing/fixing frame damage is very difficult. Let us know how it goes, and see if you can take advantage of the situation somehow, like Doug did just recently after his accident.
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Originally Posted by dalazernet
Well, it happened. I'm not going to get into all the details, but to make a long story short -- a guy turned into me at a rather quick speed at an intersection...with what seemed no attempt to stop. I was going straight, and he was trying to make a left (oncoming)...and turned into my driver's side. I wasn't able to get good pictures yet since the yard it was towed to was closed/locked - but I got one through the fence....take a look. The point of impact appeared/seemed to be my front driver's wheel....and every part of car around that...
My poor baby...
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/ohno.jpg
What do you guys think? Looks like front bumper - because that wraps around, the metal around the tire, the tire itself, rim, possibly suspension work...any possibility of problems with the 4matic as a result?
I'll say this much -- if you only saw his car - a lot more damage...
....I'm so annoyed/frustrated.
My poor baby...
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/ohno.jpg
What do you guys think? Looks like front bumper - because that wraps around, the metal around the tire, the tire itself, rim, possibly suspension work...any possibility of problems with the 4matic as a result?
I'll say this much -- if you only saw his car - a lot more damage...
....I'm so annoyed/frustrated.
Dont forget that the 4MATIC is built in a special factory away from all of the other cars and that the parts used are not even similar to the generic 2WD cousin.
I have seen damage like this on SL and it was worth about 1/2 the value of the car.
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sad......
one word:
DEALER
first, bring it to the dealer where you purchased your MB for 4MATIC inspection and repairs, ABS, ESP, BAS sensors could be messed up in left front end, then have the body works second.
if you have the 4MATIC repaired in a local shop, you may end up hearing a grinding or clicking sound when you turn.
btw what dealer in NJ you got your vehicle?
one word:
DEALER
first, bring it to the dealer where you purchased your MB for 4MATIC inspection and repairs, ABS, ESP, BAS sensors could be messed up in left front end, then have the body works second.
if you have the 4MATIC repaired in a local shop, you may end up hearing a grinding or clicking sound when you turn.
btw what dealer in NJ you got your vehicle?
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
sorry to hear that man. hope you're alright.
hopefully you'll have it back in no time!
Last edited by mick1; Nov 21, 2005 at 12:14 PM.
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Originally Posted by mick1
what's so weird about saying it ain't right (fair) that a 2-month old car would get hit by some careless driver ???
smiley doesn't say/mean "weird" it says/means "word"--the fact that I'm in agreement with you. I completely agree that it isnt' right for a 2-month old car to be hit by a careless driver.
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Well, I picked up the car at Globe here in Fairfield... I contacted them about a body shop/repair - and they suggested a local body shop that is a Mercedes-Benz certified place. I spent my entire day (I took a vacation day - though it certainly isn't) arranging things and calling people. My car is heading to the body shop + they are going to work on it and we'll see where things go from there. Such a shame...
- Eric
- Eric
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
the smiley doesn't say/mean "weird" it says/means "word"--the fact that I'm in agreement with you. I completely agree that it isnt' right for a 2-month old car to be hit by a careless driver.
smiley doesn't say/mean "weird" it says/means "word"--the fact that I'm in agreement with you. I completely agree that it isnt' right for a 2-month old car to be hit by a careless driver.Thanks for pointing that out to me
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Not sure if anyone is still following this - but thought I'd give you all an update. It arrived this morning at the body shop and here are some closeup pictures...
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/closeup1.jpg
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/closeup2.jpg
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/closeup3.jpg
Opinions?
- Eric
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/closeup1.jpg
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/closeup2.jpg
http://www.lazernet.com/pix/closeup3.jpg
Opinions?
- Eric
You havn't even that car very long at all and it's even a 2006. What's going to happen now?
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Wow, I am really sorry about your misfortune.
If the accident wasn't your fault, you can claim "diminished value" in most states. Simply put: your Mercedes is now worth less even after being repaired, than it would be if it had never been wrecked. The other guy's insurance will obviously protest, but they are trying to save money by paying you as little as possible. Diminished value is mostly used in the case of late model premium cars; Mercedes fits the definition well. A premium body shop can maybe help you with this process. Beware of "affordable" body shops recommended by insurance.
Good luck on your journey.
If the accident wasn't your fault, you can claim "diminished value" in most states. Simply put: your Mercedes is now worth less even after being repaired, than it would be if it had never been wrecked. The other guy's insurance will obviously protest, but they are trying to save money by paying you as little as possible. Diminished value is mostly used in the case of late model premium cars; Mercedes fits the definition well. A premium body shop can maybe help you with this process. Beware of "affordable" body shops recommended by insurance.
Good luck on your journey.
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Hi all,
I recently just had an accident to my c320... a reckless driver missed a stop sign and hit my car...
Do we have to hire a lawyer to claim for "diminished value"?.. Anyone knows if diminished value claim is enforced in the state of Illinois?..
Thanks
I recently just had an accident to my c320... a reckless driver missed a stop sign and hit my car...
Do we have to hire a lawyer to claim for "diminished value"?.. Anyone knows if diminished value claim is enforced in the state of Illinois?..
Thanks
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[QUOTE=dalazernet]Well, I picked up the car at Globe here in Fairfield... I contacted them about a body shop/repair - and they suggested a local body shop that is a Mercedes-Benz certified place. I spent my entire day (I took a vacation day - though it certainly isn't) arranging things and calling people. My car is heading to the body shop + they are going to work on it and we'll see where things go from there. Such a shame...
I drove to Globe so a friend could drop of her car for service and briefly mentioned that my CD magazine won't eject. The gave us a loaner, we went to lunch at the diner & when we got back an hour later they had replaced my changer under warranty!
I hope they treat you as well as they treated me - and I didn't even buy my car from them.
I drove to Globe so a friend could drop of her car for service and briefly mentioned that my CD magazine won't eject. The gave us a loaner, we went to lunch at the diner & when we got back an hour later they had replaced my changer under warranty!
I hope they treat you as well as they treated me - and I didn't even buy my car from them.
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Not sure if anyone is still paying attention to this thread, but I wanted to give an update. My accident was back on the 19th of November and I just got a call from the body shop seeing if all my checks were in order because my car is going to be ready the beginning of this week! What a sweet way to start the new year!
The total bill comes to just about $9k and the other guy's insurance picked up the entire bill and everything was recorded for me as a "no fault" accident so my premiums didn't go up (for which I'm already paying too much because I'm under 25, a male, with a new car! Sucks being 24 *grr*...one more year to go for that drop in cost)
I also added rental reimbursement to my insurance in case I ever need it... I never sat down to think about how much a rental car really cost until this accident. My rental (paid by the other guy's insurance) was $29/day...x 40 days roughly is $1160! That would have been painful out of pocket, so I added on the rental reimbursement. My rental by the way is a new 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix with black on black. It was the best possible thing while waiting for my benz.
Ooooh, I'm so excited! I can't wait to see my car again!
... oh, and Happy New Year an hour early folks! I wish you all the best in '06, and since this is a MB forum, safe driving as well!
- Eric
The total bill comes to just about $9k and the other guy's insurance picked up the entire bill and everything was recorded for me as a "no fault" accident so my premiums didn't go up (for which I'm already paying too much because I'm under 25, a male, with a new car! Sucks being 24 *grr*...one more year to go for that drop in cost)
I also added rental reimbursement to my insurance in case I ever need it... I never sat down to think about how much a rental car really cost until this accident. My rental (paid by the other guy's insurance) was $29/day...x 40 days roughly is $1160! That would have been painful out of pocket, so I added on the rental reimbursement. My rental by the way is a new 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix with black on black. It was the best possible thing while waiting for my benz.
Ooooh, I'm so excited! I can't wait to see my car again!
... oh, and Happy New Year an hour early folks! I wish you all the best in '06, and since this is a MB forum, safe driving as well!
- Eric
