Beast got hit last night
03-07-2007, 09:01 PM
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First off, just glad you and your passenger are okay.
As for diminished value, you need to check with a local attorney and or an insurance agent you trust.
I vaguely remember my uncle using the argument of diminished value to force an insurance company into totalling a car that they preferred to fix. I can't remember if he used it to raise the repair estimates or to lower the comparison book value.
Good luck to ya. I definitely feel you. I miss my car so much and it suchs having your life in another person's hands.
As for diminished value, you need to check with a local attorney and or an insurance agent you trust.
I vaguely remember my uncle using the argument of diminished value to force an insurance company into totalling a car that they preferred to fix. I can't remember if he used it to raise the repair estimates or to lower the comparison book value.
Good luck to ya. I definitely feel you. I miss my car so much and it suchs having your life in another person's hands.
03-07-2007, 11:51 PM
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Sorry to hear that Kev...
now you will be pimping in the C280!
Dont worry! Every since i got my E55, I have been in a C280 every single week because its at the dealer for some problem...
hopefully they will fix all my problems once and for all..
why didnt u go to glenville this time??
now you will be pimping in the C280!
Dont worry! Every since i got my E55, I have been in a C280 every single week because its at the dealer for some problem...
hopefully they will fix all my problems once and for all..
why didnt u go to glenville this time??
03-08-2007, 12:01 AM
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Sorry to hear that Kev...
now you will be pimping in the C280!
Dont worry! Every since i got my E55, I have been in a C280 every single week because its at the dealer for some problem...
hopefully they will fix all my problems once and for all..
why didnt u go to glenville this time??
now you will be pimping in the C280!
Dont worry! Every since i got my E55, I have been in a C280 every single week because its at the dealer for some problem...
hopefully they will fix all my problems once and for all..
why didnt u go to glenville this time??
I'm sorry to learn about your tranny condition, buddy. I hope they'll fix it up right for you.
I didn't even think about Glenville / Barry this time coz the accident happened in the middle of no where (Do you know Town of Wayland on US20? I was coming back into Boston from Oishii Too Sushi in Sudbury, MA) and the cops called a local tow company to tow the car to their yard. Since I need to remove my car from that place asap, I just called Mercedes Roadside and they ended up towing my car to Herb Chambers in Braintree. Last time I was there, it took awhile for them to fix my car, but since then, I've be-friended the manager so he'll take good care of the car for me.
03-08-2007, 12:05 AM
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Premonitions?
First of all, my front end got hit by a huge piece of ice flying off of a Jeep's roof on Mass Pike. Then, my date and I both got car sick when we got the restaurant. When I went out to check on the damage from the ice, my pendant just fell off on to the ground. Afterwards, I told my date about the pendant and she was concerned and said that we should drive carefully when we're going back to Boston so that we don't get into an accident. Then, you probably know the rest of the story......
This is really strange. It's like she predicted the accident.
This is really strange. It's like she predicted the accident.
03-08-2007, 12:14 AM
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03-08-2007, 12:19 AM
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First of all, my front end got hit by a huge piece of ice flying off of a Jeep's roof on Mass Pike. Then, my date and I both got car sick when we got the restaurant. When I went out to check on the damage from the ice, my pendant just fell off on to the ground. Afterwards, I told my date about the pendant and she was concerned and said that we should drive carefully when we're going back to Boston so that we don't get into an accident. Then, you probably know the rest of the story......
This is really strange. It's like she predicted the accident.
This is really strange. It's like she predicted the accident.
Camera shy, my ***. Get an infrared and hook us up!!
What pendent? You mean one on you or the car?
03-08-2007, 12:27 AM
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She's just a casual date, but would be on my to date list if I ever become single again. I don't think I'm going to post her pic here out of respect for her privacy.
I was wearing a pendant at the time. It was a Gucci pendant that I've bought a while ago but I haven't really wear it. After I made sure that the piece of ice didn't cause any major damage to my car, I turned around began walking away. Then, the necklace just fell off on to the ground.
I was wearing a pendant at the time. It was a Gucci pendant that I've bought a while ago but I haven't really wear it. After I made sure that the piece of ice didn't cause any major damage to my car, I turned around began walking away. Then, the necklace just fell off on to the ground.
03-08-2007, 12:54 AM
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My wife would woop my *** if she saw me at dinner with some girl, even if we were truly friends.
Disclaimer: I only have about 2 or 3 true friends that are girls. They may be cute, but there is no intent to "do" anything.
03-08-2007, 02:14 AM
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Well its good to see that you are alright and your a positive person. Cars can be replaced but people can't be. Sorry about your lose good luck with the insurance companys.
03-08-2007, 06:35 AM
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Hold up now. Explain casual for me. Do you mean straight friends, but that you could see yourself having feelings? Or are you on the get to play a bit program? If you get to go on casual "dates", then i gotta learn your secret.
My wife would woop my *** if she saw me at dinner with some girl, even if we were truly friends.
Disclaimer: I only have about 2 or 3 true friends that are girls. They may be cute, but there is no intent to "do" anything.
My wife would woop my *** if she saw me at dinner with some girl, even if we were truly friends.
Disclaimer: I only have about 2 or 3 true friends that are girls. They may be cute, but there is no intent to "do" anything.
I have a lot of female good friends from school, so my wife could care less. As long as I don't go fool around outside, she's fine with it.
03-08-2007, 06:37 AM
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It's good that my insurance company is 100% behind me. I"m not going to deal with the other party's insurance directly. They can duke it out with my insurance company. As of right now, there is a good chance that they'll accept all the suggested repairs.
03-08-2007, 06:38 AM
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03-08-2007, 03:40 PM
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Update:
Appraiser came out and looked at the car today. The rear end has an estimate of about 6K worth of damage. He thought the front end damage was caused by the tow, not the accident, so I had file another claim.
Since it was towed by two different companies, we need to figure out who did what and when. After a little investigation of my own, it became apparent that the first tow truck company called in by the police department at the time of the accident actually damaged my car. I'll have to pay the deductible on the repair for that one and then my insurance will pursue the tow company for my deductible back....... This really sucks.
Appraiser came out and looked at the car today. The rear end has an estimate of about 6K worth of damage. He thought the front end damage was caused by the tow, not the accident, so I had file another claim.
Since it was towed by two different companies, we need to figure out who did what and when. After a little investigation of my own, it became apparent that the first tow truck company called in by the police department at the time of the accident actually damaged my car. I'll have to pay the deductible on the repair for that one and then my insurance will pursue the tow company for my deductible back....... This really sucks.
03-08-2007, 09:15 PM
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Update:
Appraiser came out and looked at the car today. The rear end has an estimate of about 6K worth of damage. He thought the front end damage was caused by the tow, not the accident, so I had file another claim.
Since it was towed by two different companies, we need to figure out who did what and when. After a little investigation of my own, it became apparent that the first tow truck company called in by the police department at the time of the accident actually damaged my car. I'll have to pay the deductible on the repair for that one and then my insurance will pursue the tow company for my deductible back....... This really sucks.
Appraiser came out and looked at the car today. The rear end has an estimate of about 6K worth of damage. He thought the front end damage was caused by the tow, not the accident, so I had file another claim.
Since it was towed by two different companies, we need to figure out who did what and when. After a little investigation of my own, it became apparent that the first tow truck company called in by the police department at the time of the accident actually damaged my car. I'll have to pay the deductible on the repair for that one and then my insurance will pursue the tow company for my deductible back....... This really sucks.
Glad you're ok mate. I'm sorry to see this has happen and you've now got to go through that whole ball ache again. Hopefully this time you'll get her fixed in a more timely manner now that you know who you'll be dealing with.
Was it the same area that got hit again?
03-08-2007, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Jangy
Camera shy, my ***. Get an infrared and hook us up!!
Jangy,
Don't blame me. I just tried to convince her to take a picture with me and got turned down again. So, I've tried, LOL
03-09-2007, 05:29 AM
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I'm glad your okay Kevin! The damage dosen't look that bad considering it could have been worse aka you getting hurt! At least everyone is oaky and thats all that matters!
Hopefully your looking forward to your P car to enjoy in the winter with awd! 
p.s.! Kev, i thought you were married and going out with another girl and have feelings tsk tsk naughty boy !
I'm glad your okay Kevin! The damage dosen't look that bad considering it could have been worse aka you getting hurt! At least everyone is oaky and thats all that matters!
Hopefully your looking forward to your P car to enjoy in the winter with awd! p.s.! Kev, i thought you were married and going out with another girl and have feelings tsk tsk naughty boy !
