My G got nailed on the freeway!
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CKP:
A car in an accident will NEVER drive the same or look the same. It sounds bad, but pray that there IS frame damage, so that you can replace it with a new G.
DO NOT authorize any repairs until the body shop fully assesses the damage. Get a second opinion if necessary, as the body shop may try to tell you there is not any frame damage so that they can get the job; they wont get it if the insurance company totals it out.
A car in an accident will NEVER drive the same or look the same. It sounds bad, but pray that there IS frame damage, so that you can replace it with a new G.
DO NOT authorize any repairs until the body shop fully assesses the damage. Get a second opinion if necessary, as the body shop may try to tell you there is not any frame damage so that they can get the job; they wont get it if the insurance company totals it out.
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You can see the "hidden" damage which illustrates how the core of the car is damaged.
Once the frame is bent, you can hammer it back into the original shape, or bend it back, or whatever method is appropriate, but it will not be the same.
It's like breaking a bone in your body. Once it's broken, it can heal, but it will NEVER be exactly how it was before. It will be weaker, or be bigger to have the same strength as before.
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ckp: damn dude, i'm blown away that the guy on the bike walked away, WOW! too bad for the G but hey, at least everyone's alright and I'm sure they'll take care of the minor details.
mike:
I cannot believe that your bump there totalled it, that is shocking...but makes sense when you look at the other damage.
mike:
I cannot believe that your bump there totalled it, that is shocking...but makes sense when you look at the other damage.
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Yeah, it's insane how much damage there was from a tap in the back. When the body shop had it, they "circle" damage with that pink grease pen. There were marks on the FRONT of the car as a result of the accident.
A lot of the damage on the large panels are not readily visible unless you get a grid and you look at the reflection; with the grid, the waves/damages become much more visible.
@ the OP: I hope you get the result you want out of this. Good luck! If you're in California, I may be able to give you some advice based on my experience.
A lot of the damage on the large panels are not readily visible unless you get a grid and you look at the reflection; with the grid, the waves/damages become much more visible.
@ the OP: I hope you get the result you want out of this. Good luck! If you're in California, I may be able to give you some advice based on my experience.
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so for an update on my car...the autobody shop is painting my rear valence gloss black (since they are replacing the rear bumper anyways, and since they are replacing the rear trunk lid I am getting the new 2009 oem spoiler lip for the sedan thrown on there at no extra cost!
so I guess that is a plus! still about another 3 weeks till' the car will get done though
i've been driving my ML500 suv around and its a nice car but its not sporty like the G, and GOD I MISS MY G!!!!!!!!!!!! ahh i can't wait to get it back!
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UPDATE: Hey guys im sure no one probably cares but me lol...but the body shop says tomorrow the car should be ready for me to pick up!!! (I AM PRAYING LIKE CRAZY THAT I CAN GET IT BACK TOMORROW1!!!!) but we will see... i will have new pics of the car up with the new spoiler, black rear valence and re-painted black grille. stay tuned.