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As I mentioned earlier in this thread, that rear body panel needs to be replaced, not sure if that lower quarter panel is part of the RBP but it needs to replaces as well, but it could be pulled out by a frame machine and metal worked back to acceptable.
I've been out of the business for several years and even though I own a S550, I haven't had to take off the rear bumper cover to actually see where and what is welded together.
If it were my car, it would get put on the rack first and measurments taken by laser, then I would pull it til the quater panel straighted out and then start cutting the peices that don't pull out...
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swung by the dealer the other day. They say I should have it back by the 10th. what do ya'll think?
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Originally posted by 4bangen View PostDropped the car off at ford last night, they didn't even want he check. They said that they'd get the money from the insurance at the end... so it's like the check doesn't even matter. Now I've got a whole new set of gripes, this f-ing 2018 escape 1.5l AWD "turbo". It's a complete POS. Hope to trade it out for something else today.
I almost, and I mean almost bought one of those for my wife. Just didn't feel solid like here older escape she owned when I met her. That thing was rock solid and reliable.
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Dropped the car off at ford last night, they didn't even want he check. They said that they'd get the money from the insurance at the end... so it's like the check doesn't even matter. Now I've got a whole new set of gripes, this f-ing 2018 escape 1.5l AWD "turbo". It's a complete POS. Hope to trade it out for something else today.
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Originally posted by silverranger View Postwhy? That's how they do it these days, the car is drivable so they do a estimate at a location close to you and let you decide where to take your vehicle. Do you want them to do like the good ole days where you could only take your car to service king or caliber?
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Well if this is the standard process now days it sucks. I remember not even that long ago for minor stuff I would just take it to a shop or dealership. Get an estimate from them and turn that over to the insurance company.
In your case OP. They should’ve took that plastic bumper off to call the shit out of the trunk. Put it on a lift look at all the damage inside out Then cut a check.
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Originally posted by 4bangen View PostI do, but I'm the guy selling to the shops, I don't know how the front end works.
Thanks, that makes me feel better.Last edited by AnthonyS; 09-17-2018, 03:47 PM.
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Originally posted by Rick Modena View PostI thought you said you worked in wholesale collision parts?
Originally posted by LS1Goat View PostThat's how the process works my friend. The adjuster will cut you a check for the initial estimate and if any supplements/incidentals are needed to complete the work, they will submit it to Geico. Geico may or may not send out an adjuster to the shop, but it'll get taken care of either way.
When an texting teen driver rear ended my wife's Taurus, it ended up requiring about $1,500 in supplements to complete the repairs. Farmers sent a guy to the shop and signed off. Called us a couple of days later to pick up the car and return the rental.This was at Five Star Ford.
When you have a good insurance provider, there usually is not a lot for you to worry about. They will do a walk around with you when you pick up the car.
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That's how the process works my friend. The adjuster will cut you a check for the initial estimate and if any supplements/incidentals are needed to complete the work, they will submit it to Geico. Geico may or may not send out an adjuster to the shop, but it'll get taken care of either way.
When an texting teen driver rear ended my wife's Taurus, it ended up requiring about $1,500 in supplements to complete the repairs. Farmers sent a guy to the shop and signed off. Called us a couple of days later to pick up the car and return the rental.This was at Five Star Ford.
When you have a good insurance provider, there usually is not a lot for you to worry about. They will do a walk around with you when you pick up the car.
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Originally posted by soap View PostKind of sketchy I would not sign anything
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I thought you said you worked in wholesale collision parts?
Anywho, he wants you to NEED that $3k check and buy a bumper cover, a taillight and pocket the rest and never see other hear from you again.
I'll give it to you straight, take the car to a reputable body shop, hand them the keys, the check and the estimate. They will take it apart, re-file a supplement and fix the car accordingly.
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Originally posted by 4bangen View PostSo I took the car in to have the Gieco adjuster look at it. I've never dealt with them before, and I'm not sure I like how this is handled. He looked the car over went inside and came out with an estimate and a check. He said he could only put things he can see on the estimate, and that the bodyshop will do supplements. So he hands me a $3k check and tells me to give it to the shop. I feel a bit weary because he and I both know there's way more than $3k worth of damage on the car. Anyone dealt with them before? am I handling this right? HELP a car crash noob!
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So I took the car in to have the Gieco adjuster look at it. I've never dealt with them before, and I'm not sure I like how this is handled. He looked the car over went inside and came out with an estimate and a check. He said he could only put things he can see on the estimate, and that the bodyshop will do supplements. So he hands me a $3k check and tells me to give it to the shop. I feel a bit weary because he and I both know there's way more than $3k worth of damage on the car. Anyone dealt with them before? am I handling this right? HELP a car crash noob!
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