08-07-2018, 05:50 PM | #1 |
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Bad day
I just "finished" my 36 Tudor restoration and went down to State Farm to get the insured value increased. State Farm took some pics and made a fuss over how nice the car is. By now, I'm feeling pretty smug about the whole thing, and so glad the restoration is over.
When I got home, my wife pointed to the right front fender and said, "What's this?". Somebody had backed into the car and dented the fender while I was at State Farm!! Also creased the fender above the tire. Not big, just nasty. I called State Farm and told them about it. One agent said, "Yeah, a white PU did that." He didn't actually see the accident, was on the other side of the car when it happened. He heard it but didn't realize what had happened. So, after years of restoring the car, the first time I drive it I get hit. I had a collision and have a $250 deductible! SHIT!! |
08-07-2018, 05:58 PM | #2 |
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There is always a fool driver out there when you least expect it. Definitely a bad day. The work for upkeep never really seems to end.
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08-07-2018, 06:00 PM | #3 |
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Does your State Farm store have an outside video camera?....
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08-07-2018, 06:03 PM | #4 |
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Never fails. The minute you have something nice, someone else makes it "un-nice".
That's why I always have anxiety about buying a new car. You would have thought that "the good hands agent" would have been a bit more curious. Be sure to read your insurance policy about "Stated Value" vs. "Agreed value". |
08-07-2018, 07:38 PM | #5 |
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Make out a police report you seem to have witness that heard it happen. There is also hit & run involved. Was the driver of the white PU in to see State Farm?
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08-07-2018, 09:33 PM | #6 |
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I hope you can track down the "sackbag" that did this. GB
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08-07-2018, 09:38 PM | #7 |
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I get it. But if your not trailer'ng it. You'll get some battle scars.
Wiped some dirt off my black head light. Guess what? scratches. ugh. Bummer though. I like to put the dents in personally. |
08-07-2018, 09:45 PM | #8 |
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Check all video cameras in the area that point in the direction of the State Farm office. Probably someone's camera caught it.
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08-07-2018, 09:49 PM | #9 |
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08-07-2018, 10:12 PM | #10 |
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Find out if the truck was insured by SF. Check any camera footage and place an advertisement to locate the hit and run driver, inform the police.
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08-07-2018, 10:28 PM | #11 |
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Did the agent think to get info or license on the white truck??????
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08-08-2018, 08:04 AM | #12 |
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That's what I was thinking. Might be a good time to switch to an office with an agent that has a measurable IQ.
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08-08-2018, 08:06 AM | #13 |
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Sorry it happened but hopefully this takes off the curse of having a vehicle you worked so hard for...... Mark
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08-08-2018, 08:16 AM | #14 |
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if your state farm has it's own parking lot/area I'd be grilling them who was in that insures a white pickup with them that day.
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08-08-2018, 09:18 AM | #15 |
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I like "Kube's" idea.
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08-08-2018, 09:44 AM | #16 |
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There are a bunch of crazy a$$ drivers out there! Seems like you have to be extra careful and an old car, I’ve had so many instances of people pulling out in front of me. I guess they don’t realize my brakes are 80 years old!
Just yesterday in my daily driver on the way to work, a guy ran a stop sign doing about 40 and another idiot in a Mustang thought he was Richard Petty on the freeway. |
08-08-2018, 10:20 AM | #17 |
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I'm sorry to hear about your car getting hit by some A hole. The world is full of idiots who have no regard for others property. Get as much information as you can from different security cameras in the area. Contact the police, have them make out an accident report and speak to the S.F. agent that saw the incident. I love driving my old cars but the idiots out there take the fun out of it. Good Luck, Don't let the S.O.Bs. ruin what you enjoy!
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08-08-2018, 02:53 PM | #18 |
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Royal,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you find the culprit, and things get resolved. If it was in Michigan with the no-fault insurance laws, the guy that hit you would be liable for the total repair cost (his insurance company), as long as your car was legally parked without you in it. Problem is, you would need to catch the guy. Sal |
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