It finally happened !!!
02-28-2008, 10:57 AM
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It finally happened !!!
About 2 hrs ago my baby got rapped. And the worst part of it ......
It was my fault.
Estimate repair cost $10,000.00.
It was my fault.
Estimate repair cost $10,000.00.
02-28-2008, 10:59 AM
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02-28-2008, 11:04 AM
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Nobody did get hurt. It was very low speed. Went under the truck.
I will see what insurance company says. Most of the damage is cosmetic only.
Airbags did not deploy, frame is untouched. I already have estimate:
Labor: $ 1910.70
Parts: $ 7893.18
Shop supplies and other BS : $482.85
Jack
I will see what insurance company says. Most of the damage is cosmetic only.
Airbags did not deploy, frame is untouched. I already have estimate:
Labor: $ 1910.70
Parts: $ 7893.18
Shop supplies and other BS : $482.85
Jack
02-28-2008, 11:07 AM
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Nobody did get hurt. It was very low speed. Went under the truck.
I will see what insurance company says. Most of the damage is cosmetic only.
Airbags did not deploy, frame is untouched. I already have estimate:
Labor: $ 1910.70
Parts: $ 7893.18
Shop supplies and other BS : $482.85
Jack
I will see what insurance company says. Most of the damage is cosmetic only.
Airbags did not deploy, frame is untouched. I already have estimate:
Labor: $ 1910.70
Parts: $ 7893.18
Shop supplies and other BS : $482.85
Jack
Glad to hear your okay, cars can always be fixed, body parts are a little tuffer to replace. GOOD LUCK my friend!
See yeah
02-28-2008, 11:27 AM
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'10 GLK 350 Capri Blue/Black
That's rough, looks a lot like what happened to mine:
http://picasaweb.google.com/wcooley1...ey=TQeTWBitB70
My damage was $11,500 total, it took almost two months to repair. Apparently AMG parts are hard to get.
Don't worry though, my rig runs (and handles) fine after the fix.
I used Passaglia's West Loop Auto Body on Morgan St. downtown. They did a really good job, although I had to take it back to have them adjust the fit of the hood & re-aim the headlights.
Good opportunity to pick up a CL-grille though!
http://picasaweb.google.com/wcooley1...ey=TQeTWBitB70
My damage was $11,500 total, it took almost two months to repair. Apparently AMG parts are hard to get.
Don't worry though, my rig runs (and handles) fine after the fix.
I used Passaglia's West Loop Auto Body on Morgan St. downtown. They did a really good job, although I had to take it back to have them adjust the fit of the hood & re-aim the headlights.
Good opportunity to pick up a CL-grille though!
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02-28-2008, 12:20 PM
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Sorry to hear about the accident but glad no one was hurt.
These AMG cars are expensive to repair because not a lot of dealers carry inventory on AMG parts. When I was sandwiched on the freeway last year, it took over 4+ months to get parts from Germany. Make sure you double check their parts list to verify they are AMG parts #s.
The + side may be you could be getting some updated parts as replacements.
Keep us posted on your repairs
These AMG cars are expensive to repair because not a lot of dealers carry inventory on AMG parts. When I was sandwiched on the freeway last year, it took over 4+ months to get parts from Germany. Make sure you double check their parts list to verify they are AMG parts #s.
The + side may be you could be getting some updated parts as replacements.
Keep us posted on your repairs
02-28-2008, 03:13 PM
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Glad you are alright. Thats the second accident in two weeks from members of this forum. Please everyone......Be Safe and stay alert.
02-28-2008, 04:31 PM
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02-28-2008, 04:56 PM
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If I would write it off I would mostlikely be forced to get something more family oriented, and right know I'm looking for a new house. Buying only "family car" I would consider( E55 wagon) wouldn't be the best financial decision.
Adjustor will be in on Monday than everything should fall into place.
Regards
Jack
02-28-2008, 04:58 PM
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02-29-2008, 11:29 AM
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W211 E55
http://www.consumersautodetective.com/
These guys are in Elgin. Ask for Ken.
02-29-2008, 12:16 PM
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Illinois Digest 2d, volume 20A. Ill.App. 1 Dist. 1973. "Generally, if damage to personal property is repairable, measure of damages is reasonable cost of repairs, plus difference in value (Diminished Value), if value after repairs is less than the value before the damage."
http://www.consumersautodetective.com/
These guys are in Elgin. Ask for Ken.
http://www.consumersautodetective.com/
These guys are in Elgin. Ask for Ken.
unless you're replying to bundy
02-29-2008, 12:23 PM
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sigh.
I read the post.
In a fault-based system, insurance companies pay according to each party’s degree of fault. If you and your insurer don’t see eye-to-eye on your claim, you may have to file suit for uncompensated economic damages and pain and suffering. Or even diminished value. Nobody said it was going to be easy...
Anything else I can clear up for you?
I read the post.
In a fault-based system, insurance companies pay according to each party’s degree of fault. If you and your insurer don’t see eye-to-eye on your claim, you may have to file suit for uncompensated economic damages and pain and suffering. Or even diminished value. Nobody said it was going to be easy...
Anything else I can clear up for you?
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02-29-2008, 12:56 PM
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I'd rather not do that, besides the damage is only cosmetic.
If I would write it off I would mostlikely be forced to get something more family oriented, and right know I'm looking for a new house. Buying only "family car" I would consider( E55 wagon) wouldn't be the best financial decision.
Adjustor will be in on Monday than everything should fall into place.
Regards
Jack
If I would write it off I would mostlikely be forced to get something more family oriented, and right know I'm looking for a new house. Buying only "family car" I would consider( E55 wagon) wouldn't be the best financial decision.
Adjustor will be in on Monday than everything should fall into place.
Regards
Jack
02-29-2008, 02:13 PM
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