How about this for some damage to my car
03-31-2006, 02:01 AM
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How about this for some damage to my car
i was traveling down a 30mph road to go to my national guard armory i was traveling the speed limit had my seat belt on not talking on my cell phone and even had the radio off and some really young kid backed out in to the street into my car today i have only had it for 2 month's i called the cops they made a report no one was injured the kid got a ticket and i was 100% not at fault who knows when it will get fixed i have dumped about 5 grand into the car since i bought it i was pissed if any of you have questions i will try to answer and yes my new wheel is messed up only the inner edge of the tire is on the ground so i don't know what kind of mechanical damage there is besides the body !!!!!!!
03-31-2006, 04:16 AM
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sorry to hear about your accident this world is full of crazy careless people they all think they all have the right of way the good thing is the kid didn't hit and run or you would be stuck paying the bills hopefully he have insurance good luck with the repairs
03-31-2006, 04:55 AM
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That is a really bad rash you have there. How can other drivers be so thoughtless? It is not that hard to look out the window. I am always sorry when a nice ride is damaged like that. Happy that you are not hurt, that would be very bad.
The real bad news is that it will cost 6 to 8K to have it repaired. That rear wheel camber problem will probably require the suspension be removed and your car given a ride on the Celette bench. This is the only way to have the frame be put right.
http://www.celette-na.com/setupsheets/PDF/7203.309.pdf
Hopefully the one that hit you is insured. Find a shop that is certified by MBUSA, and make sure they have the proper tools and bench to fix your car. It looks like you need a new rear door, and rear fender in addition to paint, blending, and trim. Check that wheel for runout with a dial indicator as it may be tweaked too.
Besides repairing your car, the other guys insurance should pay for a rental and impared value. If you hear one word of static or nonsense from the insurance company, get a lawyer. They have them, you might need to "lawyer up" too.
The real bad news is that it will cost 6 to 8K to have it repaired. That rear wheel camber problem will probably require the suspension be removed and your car given a ride on the Celette bench. This is the only way to have the frame be put right.
http://www.celette-na.com/setupsheets/PDF/7203.309.pdf
Hopefully the one that hit you is insured. Find a shop that is certified by MBUSA, and make sure they have the proper tools and bench to fix your car. It looks like you need a new rear door, and rear fender in addition to paint, blending, and trim. Check that wheel for runout with a dial indicator as it may be tweaked too.
Besides repairing your car, the other guys insurance should pay for a rental and impared value. If you hear one word of static or nonsense from the insurance company, get a lawyer. They have them, you might need to "lawyer up" too.
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you should take him to the stealership right away and make him pay 3,000 dollors
( i wouldnt call the cops UNLESS he woudnt want to go pay) at least the stealer ships will fix it good and make it look like it never happend..... 2 weeks ago i took my car in the stelaer ship 2 fix something and the dum dealer scratched my trunk lid+ my renntech wing and they told me not to worry its going to be like it was, like nothing ever happend( he said).. so when went 2 go pick up my car i saw nothing no mark on the trunk lid or rennteck wing i was shock not 1 lil clue that something happend to it......
atleast he didnt, hit and run
( i wouldnt call the cops UNLESS he woudnt want to go pay) at least the stealer ships will fix it good and make it look like it never happend..... 2 weeks ago i took my car in the stelaer ship 2 fix something and the dum dealer scratched my trunk lid+ my renntech wing and they told me not to worry its going to be like it was, like nothing ever happend( he said).. so when went 2 go pick up my car i saw nothing no mark on the trunk lid or rennteck wing i was shock not 1 lil clue that something happend to it......
atleast he didnt, hit and run
03-31-2006, 11:01 AM
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that hurts. hope you get it all resolved.
what did he say? did he just think it was his lucky day and make a straight back for the street without looking?
what did he say? did he just think it was his lucky day and make a straight back for the street without looking?
03-31-2006, 11:08 AM
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sorry to hear of your missfourtune! dont settle for anything less then perfection!
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Originally Posted by c230 o5
you should take him to the stealership right away and make him pay 3,000 dollors
( i wouldnt call the cops UNLESS he woudnt want to go pay) at least the stealer ships will fix it good and make it look like it never happend..... 2 weeks ago i took my car in the stelaer ship 2 fix something and the dum dealer scratched my trunk lid+ my renntech wing and they told me not to worry its going to be like it was, like nothing ever happend( he said).. so when went 2 go pick up my car i saw nothing no mark on the trunk lid or rennteck wing i was shock not 1 lil clue that something happend to it......
( i wouldnt call the cops UNLESS he woudnt want to go pay) at least the stealer ships will fix it good and make it look like it never happend..... 2 weeks ago i took my car in the stelaer ship 2 fix something and the dum dealer scratched my trunk lid+ my renntech wing and they told me not to worry its going to be like it was, like nothing ever happend( he said).. so when went 2 go pick up my car i saw nothing no mark on the trunk lid or rennteck wing i was shock not 1 lil clue that something happend to it......
umm
03-31-2006, 02:08 PM
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tell them that if they had an e-class as loaner, that you'd like to have that for the days/ weeks that your c-class is in the shop, because you might consider buying one for your wifey 
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i'm sorry to hear that...hope everything goes well. Good luck!
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No loaners for non-warranty work, unless insurance pays for it. And what's with not using punctuation?
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[QUOTE=Moviela]That is a really bad rash you have there. How can other drivers be so thoughtless? It is not that hard to look out the window. I am always sorry when a nice ride is damaged like that. Happy that you are not hurt, that would be very bad.
The real bad news is that it will cost 6 to 8K to have it repaired. That rear wheel camber problem will probably require the suspension be removed and your car given a ride on the Celette bench. This is the only way to have the frame be put right.
..I doubt seriously that the frame is bent. I agree that an upper control arm is probably bent, but the rest is only skin deep. Besides, it's a unibody. The "frame" portion is welded to the floor pan, and you have to get hit really hard to move it. Then, it's totaled. That sucks bad, but could be worse. Just make sure whomever fixes it, paints it PERRFECT, so you CANT tell by looking reallyreally close around the mouldings and stuff. The painter will have to take his time and tape it perfect. Dont except less. Overspray will hurt your feelings as long as you own the car!
The real bad news is that it will cost 6 to 8K to have it repaired. That rear wheel camber problem will probably require the suspension be removed and your car given a ride on the Celette bench. This is the only way to have the frame be put right.
..I doubt seriously that the frame is bent. I agree that an upper control arm is probably bent, but the rest is only skin deep. Besides, it's a unibody. The "frame" portion is welded to the floor pan, and you have to get hit really hard to move it. Then, it's totaled. That sucks bad, but could be worse. Just make sure whomever fixes it, paints it PERRFECT, so you CANT tell by looking reallyreally close around the mouldings and stuff. The painter will have to take his time and tape it perfect. Dont except less. Overspray will hurt your feelings as long as you own the car!
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sorry i haven't replyed sooner he was driving a old buick century red of corse
yeah i went to my insurance agent gonna get everything started tomarrow he was backing up to fast and wasn't watching the street close enough and yes me not haveing my ride is costing my money cause of work i have already lost $2000.00 cause i couldn't get to my job today my insurance agent called his which of corse is under his parent's and they said thier client is covered really well and yeah i only want mbusa stealer to work on it and no i dont think the frame is bent this is my first benz and it's driving me nutz i promise to keep all my fellow mbworlder's informed of the progress thank all for the kind thought's
P.S. i will put more pics up later today
yeah i went to my insurance agent gonna get everything started tomarrow he was backing up to fast and wasn't watching the street close enough and yes me not haveing my ride is costing my money cause of work i have already lost $2000.00 cause i couldn't get to my job today my insurance agent called his which of corse is under his parent's and they said thier client is covered really well and yeah i only want mbusa stealer to work on it and no i dont think the frame is bent this is my first benz and it's driving me nutz i promise to keep all my fellow mbworlder's informed of the progress thank all for the kind thought's
P.S. i will put more pics up later today
