Got T-boned
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Do you think I should just drop off the car ASAP to the Aston certified shop? Either way it will need to go there to be fixed or assessed. Or should I take it to a dealer first as is to see how much devaluation happened?
All I know is that the car will never be the same again after a repair no matter how good and even though it’s my dream car it’s ruined
All I know is that the car will never be the same again after a repair no matter how good and even though it’s my dream car it’s ruined
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+1 Get a couple quotes, and get an adjuster to look at it, but don't spend any $$ yet until insurance settles up.
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Hard to tell from the pic but it all looks fairly superficial damage . A new door and associated bits n pieces , repaint and should be good as new if done correctly by certified AM repair shop .
I have to agree with Mathman if its fixed right and its your dreamcar that your not going to sell then whats the problem .
If you never want your car to damaged dented or scratched get it delivered into your livingroom throw a cover on it and never look at it again .
S*#t happens , there are dumb drivers everywhere and you cant wrap your car in bubble wrap .
Main thing is happily no injuries .
Get it fixed enjoy it and move on .
I have to agree with Mathman if its fixed right and its your dreamcar that your not going to sell then whats the problem .
If you never want your car to damaged dented or scratched get it delivered into your livingroom throw a cover on it and never look at it again .
S*#t happens , there are dumb drivers everywhere and you cant wrap your car in bubble wrap .
Main thing is happily no injuries .
Get it fixed enjoy it and move on .
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The insurance company will total the car if it is more than something like 72% to repair. I think it has something to do with liability after the repair is complete. Hopefully the person who hit you is insured with more than the minimum coverage by law if insured at all.
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Sorry this happened but glad that you're not injured.
If I were you, I wouldn't keep this car after it's been hit like that especially if it's your dream car. I would hope that they'd total the car and you being compensated fairly. If not I would have it fixed then sell it and demand for diminished value compensation or otherwise SUE.
It's not a good situation to be in but good luck. You'll have all our support and/or advice here.
If I were you, I wouldn't keep this car after it's been hit like that especially if it's your dream car. I would hope that they'd total the car and you being compensated fairly. If not I would have it fixed then sell it and demand for diminished value compensation or otherwise SUE.
It's not a good situation to be in but good luck. You'll have all our support and/or advice here.
Thanks all of you for the advice and consolation. I’ve dropped off the car already at the AM certified repair shop although the other party’s insurance hasn’t contacted me yet (I do have a claim # with them though, and they were supposed to call).
The shop recommended a company to get diminished value back, I wonder if that’s the route I should go or do I need to look for a lawyer now?
Anyway I know it’s just a car even a dream car but like some have also said it’s never the same and I’ve had cars that were repaired in the past which I just couldn’t deal with because the repairs are visible no matter how great the shop.
BTW I’m female and yes I do regret having ordered it in Ceramic Grey instead of paying more for a dark metallic red. Guess that doesn’t matter anymore!
Does anyone have any idea what my car was worth before the accident? 2016 GTS coupe 1 of 100 ordered with all options (B&O, slight Q interior), all carbon fiber options, full leather interior, exterior paint charge... less than 12k miles
Last edited by rohnin; Dec 29, 2018 at 12:55 AM.
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Thanks all of you for the advice and consolation. I’ve dropped off the car already at the AM certified repair shop although the other party’s insurance hasn’t contacted me yet (I do have a claim # with them though, and they were supposed to call).
The shop recommended a company to get diminished value back, I wonder if that’s the route I should go or do I need to look for a lawyer now?
Anyway I know it’s just a car even a dream car but like some have also said it’s never the same and I’ve had cars that were repaired in the past which I just couldn’t deal with because the repairs are visible no matter how great the shop.
BTW I’m female and yes I do regret having ordered it in Ceramic Grey instead of paying more for a dark metallic red. Guess that doesn’t matter anymore!
Does anyone have any idea what my car was worth before the accident? 2016 GTS coupe 1 of 100 ordered with all options (B&O, slight Q interior), all carbon fiber options, full leather interior, exterior paint charge... less than 12k miles
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Around 100K would be my guess.
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I could be wrong... Hardly the first time. I can't see it being above 110K... Maybe someone else has opinion on the value?
Did you call your local AM dealer?
Did you call your local AM dealer?
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Sorry to hear about your accident and glad you are ok.
As far as value, I have to agree with the last few posts. I bought my GTS convertible back in September with just under 700 miles on the odo and paid just under $100k. My car is a Lux and it sounds like yours is a Sport but option-wise it sounds like our cars may be spec'd similarly. My car doesn't have the carbon fiber bits.
I understand the emotional side of your situation. In the end, you know yourself best and if you know you cannot get past the fact that the car was repaired, not much else matters.
Good luck with your situation and please keep us posted.
As far as value, I have to agree with the last few posts. I bought my GTS convertible back in September with just under 700 miles on the odo and paid just under $100k. My car is a Lux and it sounds like yours is a Sport but option-wise it sounds like our cars may be spec'd similarly. My car doesn't have the carbon fiber bits.
I understand the emotional side of your situation. In the end, you know yourself best and if you know you cannot get past the fact that the car was repaired, not much else matters.
Good luck with your situation and please keep us posted.