Minor Accident - Concerns and Cost

[ekam]

Take it to a reputable bodyshop or dealer to get a quote for the damage. Fax the quote to the insurance company and get a cheque from them.

[70Sixter]

You are off to a good start with pics as documentation. Document everything and save it. A future buyer will be suspicious (I would) that any damage was major and repairs were quick 'n dirty.

[KevinH1990]

Thanks for the comments. The kid who hit me called me twice today and told me he found a bumper on eBay and offered to put it on for me. Paint fades differently and another arctic silver bumper may not match correctly. I also just painted the bumperettes and I want to keep that look.

I think I am just going to turn it over to the pros. I know of a good shop that I trust with the repairs. I'm going to ask them specifically to check the parts you mentioned. I just don't have time right now to take on this as a project.

[Jaxonalden]

His insurance is required to replace all damaged parts with OEM parts, fixing your car like new. Don't let him buy crap off the Internet to fix your ride. Hand it over to a trustworthy body shop or Porsche dealership and have them bill the insurance company directly. Don't forget to get a rental if your car is in overnight and pass that bill on also.

Good Luck

[KevinH1990]

His insurance company (Nationwide) called me tonight. They set up an appointment for a claims representative to look at the car on Thursday morning. They said I could use the body shop of my choice and will give me a voucher for a rental car.

Thanks for the moral support and advice on what to look for.

[Jake D]

And make sure you drive properly in a rental car because they are set up different than normal cars. For some reason you're suppose to drive them in D1 at all times with it on the rev limiter. It's weird

[Jaxonalden]

Yea...and remember the old saying "What's the diffenece between a four wheel drive and a rental car? A rental WILL go anywhere."