Rear ended. Frame damage possible

[Mr Hyde]

Quite true. Im shocked they didn't but thats how it goes hopefully they get it sorted correctly.

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[snakeyes]

No F’in way I would want that car back -

 

[roadpilot]

No F’in way I would want that car back -

You can't force the insurance company to total it. So, if it was yours, you'd be getting it back. Then you could sell it or whatever.

 

[snakeyes]

You can't force the insurance company to total it.

Well actually - you can … you can take a Civil action against them (the person that smashed you) unless your in one of those F’ed up “No fault” states - for the absolute diminished value that accident is going to cause you- you probably are going to lose $15K or more. At the very least get to a Chiropractor about that back and neck injury- rear end collisions are notorious for causing issues in those areas later in life. Don’t dismiss this …

 

[roadpilot]

Well actually - you can … you can take a Civil action against them (the person that smashed you) unless your in one of those F’ed up “No fault” states - for the absolute diminished value that accident is going to cause you- you probably are going to lose $15K or more. At the very least get to a Chiropractor about that back and neck injury- rear end collisions are notorious for causing issues in those areas later in life. Don’t dismiss this …

None of which forces your insurance company to total the vehicle. Did you even read my comment before replying?

 

[snakeyes]

None of which forces your insurance company to total the vehicle. Did you even read my comment before replying?

Hey don’t get smart ass with me -

I read your comment and my comment has nothing to do with any Insurance company… everyone pretty knows you can’t force an insurance company to total - so your comment didn’t have to be mentioned at all.

I’m trying to make suggestions to make up the VERY grave loss of equity that will incur as a result of this unfortunate incident.

But as a result of your attitude- I will just bow out … bye, bye

 

[roadpilot]

Hey don’t get smart ass with me -

ROTF! Grow up.

I read your comment and my comment has nothing to do with any Insurance company…

I said, " You can't force the insurance company to total it. "

You quoted me and replied, " Well actually - you can"

Is that really THAT difficult to comprehend?

But as a result of your attitude- I will just bow out … bye, bye

Good riddance.

 

[snakeyes]

ROTF -

like a dog I imagine

 

[roadpilot]

ROTF -

like a dog I imagine

 

[Devon918]

That is the visible damage the appraiser wrote

I guarantee you they did not open the trunk, we don't because if it doesn't close we are on the hook for the tow, etc.

If the parts are not available (code 99 backorder from Ford) in a reasonable length of time (30 days) it can be a constructive total loss

I totaled a Ferrari that needed a left 3/4 nose because the parts were not going to be available for a year. Stated value policy the Insurance company paid off $250K on a easy fix because they could not keep the guy in a rental for a year.

I bet the first line of the appraisal says "note to shop: before starting any repairs please perform a 2 hour tear down to expose hidden damage then stop and call listed appraiser for a second inspection"

Then the Appraiser will go to the body shop, they will have a list of everything the Appraiser either missed or could not see the first time, they will negotiate for labor rates and times, operations and procedures including resetting all the sensors, plus Mitchells Guide paint and material reimbursements. Just the additional P&M depending on the color can add $1500 to that claim.

Again, I have been doing this a long time, I owned a shop and worked for many carriers as an Independent Appraiser.

Nothing is set until the shop gets the car, tears into it, finds ALL the damage and negotiates a bottom line figure for the repair and once that is known they will do an ACV calculation and get salvage bids, then decide if they want to go forward from there

Remember there are no break points so everything but the nose of the car is going to have to be painted to carry the clear coat to a break point. The RF door will need a blend with all the associated R&I procedures. The rear glass has to come out depending on Fords replacement/sectioning procedures, seats, probably the headliner, the RF door interior trim, rt Quarter inside trim, side curtain airbags depending on where the cut and weld area is, Drop the gas tank, probably the RR suspension, if the exhaust is damaged that had to be OEM replacement and that is a couple of grand. Any connectors damaged or wiring harness damage? The shop will want OEM replacement and time to install it, again more R&R or R&I time. Rear package tray trim comes out, a good 100 dollars just for clips and misc hardware.

I guarantee you NONE of that is on the initial estimate and I'd love for the OP to put a picture of it up with his personal info blacked out so I can see what they wrote

Here is the final bill for the repairs.

 

[roadpilot]

Here is the final bill for the repairs.

So it's done? POIDH. How does it run/drive?

Not bad ... $11.6K ... right on the money from the original (revised) repair estimate of $11.9K.

 

[CarsAndWines]

Cervini Fiberglass hood opened up on my 2021 GT (it was 2 month old by that time) on 80 mph, smashing my windshield, damaging the roof, the dash, driver side door and fenders. The repair was:

So, yours is not that bad

 

[Devon918]

So it's done? POIDH. How does it run/drive?

Not bad ... $11.6K ... right on the money from the original (revised) repair estimate of $11.9K.

The car runs and drives great, no complaints here! It was quite the headache but I'm happy to have it back.

 

[steveo1960]

The car runs and drives great, no complaints here! It was quite the headache but I'm happy to have it back.

From my untrained eye, looking at the BOM it looks like they did a very professional job. Best wishes!

 

[snakeyes]

Well - I hope you planning on keeping it for a longtime cause Carfax on a resale will kill you, I’m sorry you have to go through this - on a new vehicle

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