So some shmuck sideswiped me today =(

tj!2k4 · 01-17-2005, 11:13 PM

.. minding my own business and what happens? Some shmuck sideswipes me. Makes me wish I had a constant camera recording everything.

I'm really not looking forward to trying to get this whole insurance **** resolved, and being without my car. At least I'm starting to be a little less angry about it.

So here's pretty much what happened, for all of you who can only relate to video game stuff (I'm in the right lane):

And the damage:

fallnangel · 01-17-2005, 11:21 PM

man that sux. were u hurt or anyone with u hurt.hows the carpc? know how much its gonna cost?

jjh221 · 01-17-2005, 11:23 PM

was the guy on something?

0l33l · 01-17-2005, 11:31 PM

Atleast he got rid of your fake side scoop

frankthedruid · 01-17-2005, 11:40 PM

From the pics It looks like His ins comp will pay the total bill.
I know from exp.
Got like 20 under my belt.
Maybe they should take my licence

tj!2k4 · 01-17-2005, 11:43 PM

I was by myself, and noone was hurt. I guess that's the main thing. The carputer survived. Maybe that's the main thing.

No idea yet how much it's gonna cost. It's the mirror, door, and rear quarter panel.. I wouldn't be surprised if they estimated it in the area of $2k. If I let my insurance deal with it, I have to shell out for the $500 deductible, so I have to wait for the police report and then figure out how to deal with his insurance.

I don't think he was on anything, and the cop didn't do any breathalyzers or any tests.

Insult on top of injury: What really ****es me off is that when the cop came, the other guy started lying and trying to tell the cop that I was speeding, and therefore it was my fault...

So the cop told him to shut up. lol

tj!2k4 · 01-17-2005, 11:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 0l33l

Atleast he got rid of your fake side scoop

.. I kinda liked it where it was.. and besides, it gave the car that certain look.. like it wasn't ****ed up..

tj!2k4 · 01-17-2005, 11:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by frankthedruid

From the pics It looks like His ins comp will pay the total bill.
I know from exp.
Got like 20 under my belt.
Maybe they should take my licence

Thanks for your vote of confidence.. I certainly hope so.. they better.. <grrr> ..but won't count my chickens til they're hatched.

So I guess those 70s Beetles are pretty durable, eh?

0l33l · 01-18-2005, 12:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tj!2k4

.. I kinda liked it where it was.. and besides, it gave the car that certain look.. like it wasn't ****ed up..

I know what you mean. I had a guy hit me from the side when my car was parked at the school's parking lot

Just dropped the car off today at the mechanics... its gonna be there for a week

Bailey · 01-18-2005, 12:04 AM

Damn. Can I have your 03 cobras?

tj!2k4 · 01-18-2005, 12:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 0l33l

I know what you mean. I had a guy hit me from the side when my car was parked at the school's parking lot

Just dropped the car off today at the mechanics... its gonna be there for a week

Good luck.

Maybe I'll take the car to the dealer tomorrow, I should be able to get an estimate from them, right? And since I shouldn't be paying for it, who cares..

0l33l · 01-18-2005, 12:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bailey

Damn. Can I have your 03 cobras?

That ain't a cobra

Its a plane jane "DSG 03 Ford Mustang GT".

[Edit]: You must be seeing things

tj!2k4 · 01-18-2005, 12:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bailey

Damn. Can I have your 03 cobras?

ME TOO ME TOO!! Wait, who's giving away Cobras?

0l33l · 01-18-2005, 12:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tj!2k4

Good luck.

Maybe I'll take the car to the dealer tomorrow, I should be able to get an estimate from them, right? And since I shouldn't be paying for it, who cares..

Yeh, get an estimate from a good place. The insurance company will come and check out your car anyways.

Also, read up on this thread.

Scouse Monkey · 01-18-2005, 04:37 AM

Do you have legal protection on your insurance?

You should notify your insurance right away and they will send you for an estimate and get your car fixed (you pay the excess) and then your legal protection will pursue the other guys insurance for the money and your no-claims will be reinstated (if you had any). That is how it works in the UK. Normally if oyu take it to an insurance approved place you get a courtesy car too.

Talking of car insurance - mine is up for renewal today