I had a door fixed on the 98 Cad last summer. I went to the claim
place, they gave me a couple of body shops, went to one that jerked me
around, went to another that said they would do it for the price. I
think I got a check from the adjuster for whatever amount, held on to
it. Went to get the car, they had just sprayed a used door, left a few
dings and dents visible. WTF? Made them re-do it after playing
go-between with the adjuster (I want a new door, not a POS used one that
looks like a used one) and the body shop (they paid us to put on a used
door) -- got the used door redone, dings filled, resprayed. I guess it
looks OK but it needs to be adjusted a bit now, which the shop said they
would do if I brought it by. I think I just gave the check to the shop,
never cashed it or paid them from my money.
It depends on how the ins guy figures the cost of fixing it -- new door,
used door, fix existing door, etc. Any more than that you might have to
exert yourself a lot, although after calling the ins co directly they
told me their goal was to make me happy within the constraints of
putting a lot of money into an 11 yr old car (which is/was in excellent
condition), which I guess is reasonable.
Squeaky wheel, grease...
--R
John Robbins wrote:
Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI...
So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside
the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car)
could catch them.
So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes*
The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday,
they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body
shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it
up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a
check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably
going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over.
The insurance company is Progressive.
Also, could I take the money, and find a used door?
Thanks!!
John
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