xcaliber81 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Not my week today someone pulled in front of me and I t-boned him and it ripped my bumper completely off. Driving down a street I had the right of way he had a stop sign he said he looked then didn't see anyone and pulled in front of me. Police were already standing there to my luck so I don't think I'll have to pay my deductible dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Left my phone at home. Bumper an grille is done hood possibly bent a little police noticed a fluid under the car behind the steering rack they said it was the ac but it looked thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yeah I think I'm ok I feel a bit sore on my neck. I also had my 5 year old daughter with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 The police wanted the fireman to disable the airbags couldn't find the battery and the we're digging around in the engine bay I saw something pulled aside so I have no idea what they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Glad you and your daughter are OK! dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yikes! Makes the bird damage seem ideal. Glad everyone is okay! dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yea thanks. I have this Mazda cx9 as a rental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Good to hear that no one was hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Tomorrow I find out the damage value I'll take pics then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 What annoys me is a day before I smucked it up I spent 5 hrs washing and waxing it :/ dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Probably lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) Double post Edited June 22, 2015 by xcaliber81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 So here's some pics. The damage isn't terribly bad but the nose is shifted to 1 side about 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch as went as the metal bumper and there's stress cracks in the drivers side you can see in the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I don't have money at this time I'd love to. Icbc is gonna put it back to how it was right now. I just got my class 1 so when I'm working again I'll look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Not sure how insurance works up there (assuming you're not at fault and the other guy has to pay for it) - demand OEM replacement parts! Don't let them put aftermarket anything on that vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have insurance to the nines I'll be getting oem replacement for sure I have replacement coverage for 5 years dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Went to grab something from my car today and they pointed out my rad support was bent so they had to evac the ac. Assuming the part the metal bumper is attached to is the rad support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Looking at your last picture, it appears that the metal piece that is holding the steel bumper is also bent. This may be the part they are referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Yes both sides actually I think the entire steel bumper will get get replaced. As well as the metal the steel bumper it attached to is also bent. Like I said earlier the nose is shifted to the passenger side like 1/2-3/4 of an inch so something had to give Edited June 24, 2015 by xcaliber81 dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 You need a new radiator core support. That's the piece of plastic that is cracked. Don't be surprised when they tell you that the lower frame rails are out of alignment. Don't take the vehicle back from the body shop until they have verified it is straight. You most likely have frame damage there. I'm not sure how a diminished value claim works up north, but you need to go after that guy for the loss in value of your vehicle after the repairs are completed. Resale value of the vehicle is lost forever as a result of frame damage that will appear in any reputable history check. If the other driver is at fault (and depending on how the law works where the collision took place), they may be legally obligated to make you "whole" (pay for your repairs, rental reimbursement, and pay for any loss in the value of the vehicle as a result of their negligence). If you haven't done so already - get a new car seat/booster seat/whatever-your-daughter-was-riding-in! Insurance should pay for it. Car seats are only built for one collision. OhareFred, rolly and dhh3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 There is no diminished value coverage up here . . . .They can fix it fine, but VERIFY that you got OEM parts - insurance companies (even government owned ones) like to play games and unscrupulous dealers do too. If you can be there when they bring in the parts you can verify that they are from Dodge and bear Dodge parts labels.As me how I know. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) My buddys dad owns the body shop it's at I'm sure they would tell me if it didn't get oem parts, plus my replacement coverage states I get oem parts for 3 or 4 years I think. Edited June 25, 2015 by xcaliber81 dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I just asked him he said the parts ordered from the dealer and if I wanted to know he would go over the list with me tomorrow. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 My dodge buddy said the parts were ordered lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Well, the fact that you have a personal connection with the garage GREATLY improves the odds that you'll be treated properly.I hope the repair goes well. Good luck dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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