Rear-ended, not even a week off the lot

[TxAgTelluride2016]

I was rear-ended by a man who was “test driving” a vehicle owned by a dealership. The man provided me his insurance information, was issued a traffic citation, and he has been identified as the at-fault party. I have now found out that this man owns the dealership. His personal insurance company is giving me the run around and will not provide a rental car so I can begin repairs on my vehicle.

NIGHT. MARE.

 

[Mpgxsvcd]

If you have good insurance then just pass it off to your insurance company, pay the deductible, and let them handle it. They will go after his insurance company for you.

 

[TxAgTelluride2016]

If you have good insurance then just pass it off to your insurance company, pay the deductible, and let them handle it. They will go after his insurance company for you.

Yep- that's what I got started today! So frustrating

 

[np86]

Yep- that's what I got started today! So frustrating

He owns the dealership... remember back pain doesn't always begin immediately after the impact it can take time for the onset lol

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[TxAgTelluride2016]

He owns the dealership... remember back pain doesn't always begin immediately after the impact it can take time for the onset lol

lol, trust me, that thought has crossed my mind multiple times!

 

[Tellmeride]

This sure sucks man, however you slice it. Good luck.

Ok it is now time to queue the it will buff right out jokes!

 

[Lucas & Craig]

I was rear-ended by a man who was “test driving” a vehicle owned by a dealership. The man provided me his insurance information, was issued a traffic citation, and he has been identified as the at-fault party. I have now found out that this man owns the dealership. His personal insurance company is giving me the run around and will not provide a rental car so I can begin repairs on my vehicle.

NIGHT. MARE.

Ughhh. Damn the luck. So sorry.

 

[Mpgxsvcd]

If it will make you feel any better I bought a Kia Rio for my son last week. He destroyed the passenger side of the car with 21 miles on the odometer. He literally had the thing for 8 minutes before he destroyed it.

You just have roll with the punches. Sometimes life hands you lemons and other times it throws the lemons at you until you surrender.

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[TxAggie]

Ugh! That sucks. Hope you get it figured out soon and get your Telluride fixed up.

 

[ernysan]

Repair done yet??????????????

I was impacted while parked 2 weeks ago. after 5 days at the body shop I will pickup my Telluride today Hoping a nice repair and no traces of the incident

 

[TxAgTelluride2016]

Repair done yet??????????????

I was impacted while parked 2 weeks ago. after 5 days at the body shop I will pickup my Telluride today Hoping a nice repair and no traces of the incident

still not done- huge mess with the insurance and waiting on my lawyer to get back to town. this has been such a massive drain!

 

[ernysan]

The best wishes for you and your Telluride

Mine has been done like NEW again very satisfied with my Body Shop election A&R Auto Collision in South Gate CA Also My dog (Rabiosa) approve the repair

I also take the opportunity and decide not no install the Front Plate Holder So the bumper has no HOLES at all

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[ernysan]

Bumper, Headlight and fender Replaced with many other plastic parts Paint Match like original

 

[Husker Soze]

still not done- huge mess with the insurance and waiting on my lawyer to get back to town. this has been such a massive drain!

Dude...sorry to hear what happened to your new ride. Hope it gets all settled and fix soon.

On a separate note, how long do they give you for temp tags?

 

[jw_tx21]

still not done- huge mess with the insurance and waiting on my lawyer to get back to town. this has been such a massive drain!

If it goes on your insurance, be sure to claim diminished value as a result of the accident. I find that dealership owners will be kind of shady and play hard ball when they are at fault on something (or when trying to sell a car) - good idea to retain your attorney and let the insurance companies fight it out. At least it's still able to be driven, but that will still be an expensive repair. I once had my vehicle stolen from a car dealership while it was in for service... let's just say the dealership owner was less than forthcoming with an offer to fix everything - ultimately he did - but it took a lot of energy. Sorry for the ordeal.