2019 S63 T-Boned, Thoughts?
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If you have patience, everything should turn out ok. Some repair shops are basically in league with insurance companies, and some aren't. You should call your friendly local MB dealership and ask them where they send cars for body repairs. Maybe even call a couple dealerships. That way you'll know who can do the job right. From there you can decide where to take it for an estimate. The adjuster will perform his inspection, but you don't have to accept that if you don't like. But I'm sure your atty is giving you good info.
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The adjuster might be lazy or might be super dilligent, you won;t know until you meet him/her. And yes, they will make the initial estimate and recommendation. As others have stated, the laws in your state determine what leeway you have. I think living in CA will work to your benefit in this case.
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I'm in the middle of working with insurance on repairs for water damage to one of my rentals. The only thing I can control is how much patience and resolve I can apply to this situation. It's a PITA every step of the way. Unfortunately you're going to be in the same boat for the next few weeks or months. You have clarity about the outcome, and that goes a really long way. My advice; try not to guess at anything, just be patient with yourself and figure out what you really want. Apply that to each step and you'll be fine. Like you know, and your atty has reiterated, it's going to be a battle. It's not because anybody is evil or stupid, each entity involved is lookiung out for its self interest. You have to be ok looking out for your best interest, and be willing to advocate for yourself every step of the way. Again, you're crystal clear about wanting to keep the car.
The adjuster might be lazy or might be super dilligent, you won;t know until you meet him/her. And yes, they will make the initial estimate and recommendation. As others have stated, the laws in your state determine what leeway you have. I think living in CA will work to your benefit in this case.
The adjuster might be lazy or might be super dilligent, you won;t know until you meet him/her. And yes, they will make the initial estimate and recommendation. As others have stated, the laws in your state determine what leeway you have. I think living in CA will work to your benefit in this case.
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He said he has an active loan, so most insurance companies will issue a check in both his name and the loan company. Loan company typically requires signing the check over to the body shop. Unfortunately, I just went through this with a previous vehicle, not having more leverage with the shop caused so much wasted money in my opinion. The "promised" 2-week repair timeline ended up being 4 months and I had zero leverage to expedite, and my insurance company completely disengaged once the check was issued. I plan to pay off any vehicle from here on out so that I have a stronger position in the idiotic process if it ever happens again!
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He said he has an active loan, so most insurance companies will issue a check in both his name and the loan company. Loan company typically requires signing the check over to the body shop. Unfortunately, I just went through this with a previous vehicle, not having more leverage with the shop caused so much wasted money in my opinion. The "promised" 2-week repair timeline ended up being 4 months and I had zero leverage to expedite, and my insurance company completely disengaged once the check was issued. I plan to pay off any vehicle from here on out so that I have a stronger position in the idiotic process if it ever happens again!
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When my last car got rear ended I went to my preferred body shop and got an estimate, then submitted it to the insurance company, I didn't wait for their adjuster. If the other party's insurance company drags their feet, your insurance company will step in and pay, then sue the other carrier for payment. Waiting 2 weeks for an adjuster is ridiculous! Talk to your agent and get the ball rolling. I assume they provided you with a rental car while your car is out of service.
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When my last car got rear ended I went to my preferred body shop and got an estimate, then submitted it to the insurance company, I didn't wait for their adjuster. If the other party's insurance company drags their feet, your insurance company will step in and pay, then sue the other carrier for payment. Waiting 2 weeks for an adjuster is ridiculous! Talk to your agent and get the ball rolling. I assume they provided you with a rental car while your car is out of service.
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Wow!!! I knew it was going to be at least $30K, but I didn't see it going to $50K. You were at $10K just for new doors. Glad you got it at $37K, this way the insurance company was less inclined to Total your car. That's some serious work for a collision shop to perform, and make it look like nothing ever happened to the car.
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Wow!!! I knew it was going to be at least $30K, but I didn't see it going to $50K. You were at $10K just for new doors. Glad you got it at $37K, this way the insurance company was less inclined to Total your car. That's some serious work for a collision shop to perform, and make it look like nothing ever happened to the car.
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Car at Benz dealership. They have all parts except one, right front drive axle. Cars been there for 2 weeks. They ordered 13 days ago and it's on backorder. They said there are none for sale in usa or europe! How true is this? Are they pulling my chains? They said supply chain still bad for some parts. Realistically how fked am I? Am I gna wait like months for a part ??? Since it's a dealership they will only do OEM.
Car at Benz dealership. They have all parts except one, right front drive axle. Cars been there for 2 weeks. They ordered 13 days ago and it's on backorder. They said there are none for sale in usa or europe! How true is this? Are they pulling my chains? They said supply chain still bad for some parts. Realistically how fked am I? Am I gna wait like months for a part ??? Since it's a dealership they will only do OEM.
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Update
Car at Benz dealership. They have all parts except one, right front drive axle. Cars been there for 2 weeks. They ordered 13 days ago and it's on backorder. They said there are none for sale in usa or europe! How true is this? Are they pulling my chains? They said supply chain still bad for some parts. Realistically how fked am I? Am I gna wait like months for a part ??? Since it's a dealership they will only do OEM.
Car at Benz dealership. They have all parts except one, right front drive axle. Cars been there for 2 weeks. They ordered 13 days ago and it's on backorder. They said there are none for sale in usa or europe! How true is this? Are they pulling my chains? They said supply chain still bad for some parts. Realistically how fked am I? Am I gna wait like months for a part ??? Since it's a dealership they will only do OEM.
Is this the part you need? https://www.mbpartscenter.com/oem-pa...bly-2223307401
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It took close to 8 weeks for doors to arrive from Germany in January of last year, your timeframe doesn't seem all that bad.
Is this the part you need? https://www.mbpartscenter.com/oem-pa...bly-2223307401
Is this the part you need? https://www.mbpartscenter.com/oem-pa...bly-2223307401
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You should send them the link and see what they say. Sometimes they can only look within certain dealer networks or suppliers, at least that's how it used to be. But OEM is OEM. They might run into higher wholesale pricing if out of their "network", but since this is covered by insurance, a couple hundred dollars makes no difference.
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You should send them the link and see what they say. Sometimes they can only look within certain dealer networks or suppliers, at least that's how it used to be. But OEM is OEM. They might run into higher wholesale pricing if out of their "network", but since this is covered by insurance, a couple hundred dollars makes no difference.
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Nickel in a bet says a low miles used axle is readily available.
Battery tender plugged in?
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I found a part from an mercedes benz shop but dealership says it MUST go through their network for "liability" purposes. Don't know what to make of that. Fkin the nov 15 day is a no guarantee date as well.
