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Rear ended someone! FML!!!!
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11-01-2010, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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Rear ended someone! FML!!!!
Some jackass slammed his brakes in front of me in the middle of an intersection yesterday and I couldn't stop in time.. Fudged up my front bumper and kidney grills (hopefully thats all i messed up )...
I'm hoping this will be less than $500 so I can just pay cash and don't have to involve insurance. I don't want to risk my car taking a hit on its vehicle report. |
11-01-2010, 11:14 AM | #3 |
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I don't see any front light/fog light damage as well as no damage on the hood or front quarter panel. Mostly cosmetic on the bumper..Probably would cost around $400-$500 to rebuff and repaint...
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11-01-2010, 11:33 AM | #6 |
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11-01-2010, 11:36 AM | #7 |
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11-01-2010, 11:41 AM | #8 |
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I had the same thing happen last week, it put a nice size crack in the bumper and insurence told me to go ahead and replace the bumper So im replacing it with the Bmw perfomence Aerodynamic Kit. The bumber with out paint was $521.
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11-01-2010, 01:17 PM | #11 |
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You realize it's your fault. It doesn't matter why he slammed on his brakes you are suppose to keep a safe distance. Now get off my ass.
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11-01-2010, 01:17 PM | #12 |
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Did you give out your insurance info? If so, he can just contact your insurance without going through you.
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11-01-2010, 01:31 PM | #13 |
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yes i realize its my fault.. jsut in damage control mode trying to get this taken care of under the table so the insurance company is not involved
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11-01-2010, 01:51 PM | #14 | |
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11-01-2010, 01:56 PM | #15 | ||
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11-01-2010, 01:56 PM | #16 |
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It may not be 100% your fault, but it might depend on your state. I had a guy cut in front of me and slam on his brakes to make a right turn a few years back, and I hit him. I told my insurance what happened, and in the end the other guy was found 100% at fault, and I was refunded my $500 deductible after the case was closed.
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11-01-2010, 02:35 PM | #17 | |
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Side note - Paid $1.95 to get the guys number from a public records website and got ahold of him. He is willing to settle this on the side. Any advice on making sure he doesnt turn around and still file a claim after everythings taken care of? |
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11-01-2010, 03:20 PM | #18 | ||
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11-01-2010, 07:55 PM | #19 |
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Do you think having a front license plate would've minimized the impact? I'm guessing probably not. I'm debating on whether or not I should put a front license plate on for this very reason actualy. And man you need to be more careful, this city has way too many idiot drivers.
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11-01-2010, 08:51 PM | #20 | |
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i know i know i needa be more careful it sux! this happened in austin tho |
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11-01-2010, 09:15 PM | #21 |
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the 335i has amazing brakes.. you must not have been paying attention
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11-01-2010, 09:38 PM | #22 |
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Looks totaled to me, sorry.
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