Got rear ended. Anything I should take care of while fixing?
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2001 M Roadster, 2005 E55 AMG Estate
Got rear ended. Anything I should take care of while fixing?
Why can't I have anything nice!?!
Wife and kid coming home. Stopped for a yellow that was about to turn red.
New teenage driver in a brand new jeep anticipated wrong. Her car was leaking oil and coolant. Air bags went off.
Car did its job incredibly well. Honestly well engineered crumple zones probably even helped the other driver. My wife says the impact did not feel nearly that bad and was shocked at how much damage there was to both cars when she got out.
I bought an amg cause its fun but I bought an e class because they are crazy safe.
Wife and kid coming home. Stopped for a yellow that was about to turn red.
New teenage driver in a brand new jeep anticipated wrong. Her car was leaking oil and coolant. Air bags went off.
Car did its job incredibly well. Honestly well engineered crumple zones probably even helped the other driver. My wife says the impact did not feel nearly that bad and was shocked at how much damage there was to both cars when she got out.
I bought an amg cause its fun but I bought an e class because they are crazy safe.
Last edited by ThroughTheEsses; Nov 2, 2014 at 10:55 AM.
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total bummer but glad everyone is ok -
only thing i can think of is the newer style tail lights - if the exhaust is damaged, go with a custom set up as a stock AMG exhaust won't be cheap by an means -
and don't let the ins company try tell you they need to use parts from a damaged car - i.e. make sure you get NEW -
only thing i can think of is the newer style tail lights - if the exhaust is damaged, go with a custom set up as a stock AMG exhaust won't be cheap by an means -
and don't let the ins company try tell you they need to use parts from a damaged car - i.e. make sure you get NEW -
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Hope the family is okay, probably will be sore the next day or two, should see a doctor though as sometimes the seriousness of the rear ending is seen days later. Son went through two years of physio and massage for rear end when sitting in his CTS, damage to his car was like 2200 but the damage to him is still evident, neck/shoulder pain still.
As for the car check carefully the roof area as it looks like some of the force was transmitted to that area from the rear hatch.
No insurance co will upgrade your taillights, OEM only. You will look like a fool to suggest this.
The family is most important, it is impossible to put new parts on them.
As for the car check carefully the roof area as it looks like some of the force was transmitted to that area from the rear hatch.
No insurance co will upgrade your taillights, OEM only. You will look like a fool to suggest this.
The family is most important, it is impossible to put new parts on them.
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Make sure u get an amg rear bumper, not e500. The insurance of lady that hit mine tried to pull that. Ended up amg one that had to be ordered from Germany since none could be found in US
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Cash settlement will also forfeit any guarantee for work done. here in Canada the repair shop that is recognized by the insurance company will receive a lifetime guarantee for work done as long as you own the vehicle.
Besides cash also is not in the best interest when family was involved, how do you explain to your child complaining of neck pain a week after the accident when you have nice aftermarket lights on the car. This is why you pay insurance to use it.
Besides cash also is not in the best interest when family was involved, how do you explain to your child complaining of neck pain a week after the accident when you have nice aftermarket lights on the car. This is why you pay insurance to use it.
