No, I didn't kill her, but I thought about it for a second!

[Bavarian Motorist]

People need to be careful.



I'm sorry about your baby.

[Porschekid]

Sorry to hear man... upgrade? Maybe get a Techart front ot something? I know every time something like that happens to me I try to change it to justify it happening.

[Uncle Bob]

I just got the estimate yesterday. It will be over $2k to fix and it's a minor scratch! (I'm not surprised, but the gal will be!) The Armorcoat (clear bra) is no longer available locally, so the bumper will be removed, completely stripped, painted, cured for several days and then sent somewhere to be armor coated. One of the significant costs will be just a rental. (How much does an '05 Cayman rent for anyway?)

As long as I don't end up with something that has bodybags instead of airbags, I'll be OK.

[porscheracer]

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

I just got the estimate yesterday. It will be over $2k to fix and it's a minor scratch! (I'm not surprised, but the gal will be!) The Armorcoat (clear bra) is no longer available locally, so the bumper will be removed, completely stripped, painted, cured for several days and then sent somewhere to be armor coated. One of the significant costs will be just a rental. (How much does an '05 Cayman rent for anyway?)

As long as I don't end up with something that has bodybags instead of airbags, I'll be OK.

Ouch!
I doubt her car insurance will agree on your estimate $2,500 for a bumper scratch. Most insurance company will usually send their insurance inspectors to investigate and give you their own estimate. On top of that your insurance premuim may increase because of the reported accident.
The best deal is to handle the situation among yourselves and have her cut you a check.

Car accidents are bad bad news no matter whos fault becaue both parties suffer in the long run.

[Uncle Bob]

Originally Posted by porscheracer

Ouch!
I doubt her car insurance will agree on your estimate $2,500 for a bumper scratch. Most insurance company will usually send their insurance inspectors to investigate and give you their own estimate. On top of that your insurance premuim may increase because of the reported accident.
The best deal is to handle the situation among yourselves and have her cut you a check.

Car accidents are bad bad news no matter whos fault becaue both parties suffer in the long run.

Well, they will have an argument from me if they try to nickel & dime me.

I cannot understand why my insurance goes up, I will not/have not reported it to my insurance company and they are totally uninvolved. It was not reported as an accident, either.

[Grizzly]

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Well, they will have an argument from me if they try to nickel & dime me.

I cannot understand why my insurance goes up, I will not/have not reported it to my insurance company and they are totally uninvolved. It was not reported as an accident, either.

Don't put any stock in the previous post. You have a $2,500 estimate from a body shop you want to fix your car. Though your car was occupied, it was stopped; for all intents and purposes, parked. It was struck by an insured vehicle, operated by an inattentive driver, who admits fault. Her insurance company will pay your claim with very little fanfare. You have the right to have it fixed at the shop of your choice. Her insurance company will not send CSI to pore over your car or your claim. Lastly, your insurance will be completely unaffected.

Oh, by the way, I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you. I certainly hope it comes out good as new.

[Uncle Bob]

Originally Posted by Grizzly

Don't put any stock in the previous post. You have a $2,500 estimate from a body shop you want to fix your car. Though your car was occupied, it was stopped; for all intents and purposes, parked. It was struck by an insured vehicle, operated by an inattentive driver, who admits fault. Her insurance company will pay your claim with very little fanfare. You have the right to have it fixed at the shop of your choice. Her insurance company will not send CSI to pore over your car or your claim. Lastly, your insurance will be completely unaffected.

Oh, by the way, I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you. I certainly hope it comes out good as new.

Thanks, Griz, that sounds a lot more realistic to me. I know I have the right to have it fixed where I want as well. I simply asked the dealership to whom they send their porsches. #1 Collision is where I was sent....guess what? (ouch) 2 Boxsters already in there just finishing up!