danslvpt

what state is this...that will not give you a report since yur not hospitalize?
I think it is a good idea to have a police statement in it...

gbm

I'm in Maryland, but now I've found out that it was on private property.

dalieu

you have my fullest sympathies...

Reverend Adams

I am so sorry to hear that. I've only had mine less than two months & I don't know what I would do if that happened to me.

I have a little bit of an idea about how you must feel, two months ago I totalled my Suzuki Burgman 650cc bike, I felt so guilty about it because she had given me such loyal service. Had her less than 1 1/2yrs.

I hope you have her fixed soon.

gbm

Thanks for your support, guys! I'm still pissed off about the whole thing, but what can I do at this point? I'm taking it into the shop this friday. It's called Turnersville Auto Collision Center in New Jersey. It's a huge auto mall with a body shop on sight. Does anybody have any experience with this shop?

MaFreCoLa

Glad you're alright! Sorry about the car though.

L1StarTSX

Just about every company will due total replacement cost on most cars 1 year or newer, but it has to be totaled Any reputable body shop should be able to match perfectly since its so new, 4 years out is where they have paint match issues. Have the guarantee the work and paint for the lifetime and get a good write up, cause it something is missed and it acts up later, you will have to pay out of pocket for it. Sorry for the loss man

Overtaxed

This sounds normal.

They will only do what's necessary. You can ask, but they don't have to give to you. It's the insurance company paying. I don't think they're going to pay more than they have to....

Our hood was also bent out of shape. They straighten it too.

gbm

Talked to the manager of the Turnersville Collision Center on the phone, today. He was very professional and courteous. I told him about my worries, and he told me that once I come and see the set up they have he's confident that I will be more than happy about choosing them to work on my car. I certainly hope so...

Alin10123

Police report unneccessary unless injured?????
What the???
Um... in Georgia, the police will always make a report. I dont get it. Maybe it's different in different states, but if the police are involved, there will be a report.

v6cord2k5

iTrader: (1)

cops wont write a report here in cali either...

we called once after my uncle had a massive accident (no injuries) and the dispatcher refused to dispatch any officers onto the scene... I called again and said that there "might be injuries" and a cop showed up in about 10 minutes...

next time that you are talking to your insurance claims guy... mention the Better Business Bureau, if that doesnt help, I dont know what will... It worked for me, lol.

L1StarTSX

Most large population states dont require police reports. Here, if you get in an accident on a public road, and dont remove the vehicle (assuming you can), you will get a pretty large ticket. Most larger city Highway and traffic policed are trained to read the scene of an accident to determine fault and cause, most actually spend a fair amount of time being trained for this.

You never get to dictate to an adjuster, its more of a negotiation. He is going to do what he can to repair your vehicle, but not go out of his way to make sure its above and beyond. Lots of lowballing here. Its the body shops job to make futher determinations and work with you and the adjuster on further repairs. I cant speak for every company's adjusters out there, but most go through a lot of training and should be able to determine exact amounts of damage, but I would never tell someone a noise would be covered under warranty. The adjuster is the second line of defense for a company saving money, the underwriter being the first.

That being said, dont ever give them the last word if you are unhappy, insurance by design is supposed to return you to the exact position you were before the wreck happened, never gaining anything, never losing anything. Sadly, there are some companies that are known for being terrible at claims...Due to my job, I wouldnt post it in a public forum, but if you ever have questions, shoot me a PM.

Hope things go well for you

gbm

Thanks L1Star, this is my first accident, and I'm sure I will come up with lots of questions. I'll see how it goes after I bring it to the shop on Friday. There is a white TSX parked in the street facing me where I can see from my balcony. It's laughing at me with its intact front-end...

gbm

Ok, guys, I have a question that calls for your collective wisdom. Thinking aside from the impending repair for a moment, what do you think is the best way for me to get a new TSX without spending too much money?
after the repair...
1. trade it in for a '07.
2. wait a couple of years and trade it in for the new model in '09 or '10

I only have 400 miles on this brand spanking new car.
Thanks in advance...

acutsx

To answer your question, I would say drive it for two years and sell it or trade it in for the new TSX which is rumored to be based on the concept '08 Euro Accord. I will skip the first year, so I am looking to get a new one in '09.

04 Auto/NBP/Parchment/No Navi
"dooor dings galore thanks to my wife parking it at Walmart and Target"

chaoman

I am sad to hear that...I just found out my 4 day old 07 TSX got hit on the rear bumper when I parked my car on the street...hope this will make you feel better.

XJGrl

I learned that same lesson not too long ago in my new TSX -- see my thread. I got hit by an Accord and he caused me to hit the rear of a damn XTerra -- the XTerra's hitch went into my grill and caused my bumper some pain.

But -- I also learned that the TSX's rear end is a lot tougher than the front end of a 1995 Accord!! So --- ha!!!