Just #@!#?!@#!@ cracked up my Max!!! AHHH - Need advice....
#1
Boston traffic. This afternoon. The ****head in front of me who stopped short. Long story short, I have about $3 to $5 g's of damage to the front end of my 97 SE.
From what I can see, it's the hood, right 1/4 panel, whole front bumper, grille, and headlights. However, when I lift the hood, the radiator is slanted back and the "big black bar" going across the front of the car is bent on the right side. My question to everyone is:
What other components are under the front of the car, particularly the right side? Do I need to worry about the air conditioner, etc.. ?
I just want to make sure the adjuster gets EVERYTHING covered. I don't want any suprises when my car starts to drive all messed up, the AC doesn't work, the suspension is messed, etc...
It's my first accident and they're not looking at the car until the end of the week. Any help or advice anyone can offer is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mike
PS. I posted in the general and 4th gen forum to see what people have to say. I know it may be bad etiquette but I'm still so upset...
From what I can see, it's the hood, right 1/4 panel, whole front bumper, grille, and headlights. However, when I lift the hood, the radiator is slanted back and the "big black bar" going across the front of the car is bent on the right side. My question to everyone is:
What other components are under the front of the car, particularly the right side? Do I need to worry about the air conditioner, etc.. ?
I just want to make sure the adjuster gets EVERYTHING covered. I don't want any suprises when my car starts to drive all messed up, the AC doesn't work, the suspension is messed, etc...
It's my first accident and they're not looking at the car until the end of the week. Any help or advice anyone can offer is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mike
PS. I posted in the general and 4th gen forum to see what people have to say. I know it may be bad etiquette but I'm still so upset...
#2
Originally posted by abermike
Boston traffic. This afternoon. The ****head in front of me who stopped short. Long story short, I have about $3 to $5 g's of damage to the front end of my 97 SE.
From what I can see, it's the hood, right 1/4 panel, whole front bumper, grille, and headlights. However, when I lift the hood, the radiator is slanted back and the "big black bar" going across the front of the car is bent on the right side. My question to everyone is:
What other components are under the front of the car, particularly the right side? Do I need to worry about the air conditioner, etc.. ?
I just want to make sure the adjuster gets EVERYTHING covered. I don't want any suprises when my car starts to drive all messed up, the AC doesn't work, the suspension is messed, etc...
It's my first accident and they're not looking at the car until the end of the week. Any help or advice anyone can offer is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mike
PS. I posted in the general and 4th gen forum to see what people have to say. I know it may be bad etiquette but I'm still so upset...
Boston traffic. This afternoon. The ****head in front of me who stopped short. Long story short, I have about $3 to $5 g's of damage to the front end of my 97 SE.
From what I can see, it's the hood, right 1/4 panel, whole front bumper, grille, and headlights. However, when I lift the hood, the radiator is slanted back and the "big black bar" going across the front of the car is bent on the right side. My question to everyone is:
What other components are under the front of the car, particularly the right side? Do I need to worry about the air conditioner, etc.. ?
I just want to make sure the adjuster gets EVERYTHING covered. I don't want any suprises when my car starts to drive all messed up, the AC doesn't work, the suspension is messed, etc...
It's my first accident and they're not looking at the car until the end of the week. Any help or advice anyone can offer is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mike
PS. I posted in the general and 4th gen forum to see what people have to say. I know it may be bad etiquette but I'm still so upset...
I don't know what town you live in but I took my car to Cambridge Nissan they did a great job on my ride If you decide to go with them talk to Bob or Sal. Two good guys.
http://www.cambridgecars.com/
#5
looks like your frame might be bent...
check the suspension parts, making sure nothing is bent.
AC, I think the condensor is up front, but probably ond river side, maybe not... so not sure about that.
Find a good frame shop.. have them check it out.
-Shing
check the suspension parts, making sure nothing is bent.
AC, I think the condensor is up front, but probably ond river side, maybe not... so not sure about that.
Find a good frame shop.. have them check it out.
-Shing
#6
Be a man
Originally posted by abermike
Boston traffic. This afternoon. The ****head in front of me who stopped short. ...
Boston traffic. This afternoon. The ****head in front of me who stopped short. ...
#7
Re: Be a man
Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
Be a man. Take responsibility for your own actions. If you run into the back of another vehicle you are the ****head, not him.
Be a man. Take responsibility for your own actions. If you run into the back of another vehicle you are the ****head, not him.
#10
All you guys, don't dog on the dude because he had an accident. He is asking advise on what to be aware of before his car gets fixed. If people in the forum has never driven in Boston, then you don't know. People stop where they are not supposed to. There is no form to driving in this town they call a city. If you all were in this accident, you would want the other person to be in the wrong too. All he has to do is prove his case.
#11
Originally posted by deezo
All you guys, don't dog on the dude because he had an accident. ...
All you guys, don't dog on the dude because he had an accident. ...
#12
I had the misfortune of driving in Boston for 2 weeks last holiday season --
I can attest that people slow way down on the highways for no apparent reason -- going even well below the posted speed limits --
Still, if you know that is how people drive -- then follow accordingly -- keep enough distance --
I can attest that people slow way down on the highways for no apparent reason -- going even well below the posted speed limits --
Still, if you know that is how people drive -- then follow accordingly -- keep enough distance --
#14
Well doesn't that mean you should leave more room for the car in front?
I don't think that the fact that you live in Boston changes who is at fault.
Seems like you can either drive more defensively or complain more when you rearend someone.
I don't think that the fact that you live in Boston changes who is at fault.
Seems like you can either drive more defensively or complain more when you rearend someone.
Originally posted by AndyXXL
If you think so then obviously u dunno what Boston driving is all about. I drive in Boston every day, spend over 3 hours in traffic daily. I think real bostonians know that driving here is like being in hell.
If you think so then obviously u dunno what Boston driving is all about. I drive in Boston every day, spend over 3 hours in traffic daily. I think real bostonians know that driving here is like being in hell.
#16
Jeff, I'm not saying that Boston traffic is the only reason why it happened. Of course, it all depends on a driver too. It just happens that Boston has the worst drivers than anywhere else
I try to keep the distance all the time, although I drive agressively.
I try to keep the distance all the time, although I drive agressively.
#17
Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
I'm not down on him because he had an accident. I did criticize him for casting blame on someone else. We see this sort of thing all the time, and it is wrong. Everybody who suffers some kind of injury (to person or property) want to blame somebody else. Then the lawyers get into the act and sue, sue, sue.
I'm not down on him because he had an accident. I did criticize him for casting blame on someone else. We see this sort of thing all the time, and it is wrong. Everybody who suffers some kind of injury (to person or property) want to blame somebody else. Then the lawyers get into the act and sue, sue, sue.
#18
Hey.....I admit i'm at fault
Woah! I totally admit I was at fault. You're right, I hit the other guy in the back. But it came to the point when I looked at the front of my car and almost had tears in my eyes; I've only had the car for three months... My post was ~45 min's after it happened.
I was man enough about it. I got out of the car, apologized, and admitted up front to the other guy I was at fault. I gave him my policy number, ins co's phone number, and even the name of the girl there who I always talk to!
FYI - It happened on the expressway southbound in front of the South Bay Center (exit 15) going south out of the city during 5:00 PM rush hour.
Thanks for the comment about Cambridge Nissan. I talked with Bob and he was totally awesome. He wants my car tomorrow and said to tell the ins company to come look at it at the Nissan dealer. I work downtown in the financial district so that dealer is cool being next to the T.
I was man enough about it. I got out of the car, apologized, and admitted up front to the other guy I was at fault. I gave him my policy number, ins co's phone number, and even the name of the girl there who I always talk to!
FYI - It happened on the expressway southbound in front of the South Bay Center (exit 15) going south out of the city during 5:00 PM rush hour.
Thanks for the comment about Cambridge Nissan. I talked with Bob and he was totally awesome. He wants my car tomorrow and said to tell the ins company to come look at it at the Nissan dealer. I work downtown in the financial district so that dealer is cool being next to the T.
#19
Re: Hey.....I admit i'm at fault
Originally posted by abermike
Woah! I totally admit I was at fault. You're right, I hit the other guy in the back. But it came to the point when I looked at the front of my car and almost had tears in my eyes; I've only had the car for three months... My post was ~45 min's after it happened.
I was man enough about it. I got out of the car, apologized, and admitted up front to the other guy I was at fault. I gave him my policy number, ins co's phone number, and even the name of the girl there who I always talk to!
FYI - It happened on the expressway southbound in front of the South Bay Center (exit 15) going south out of the city during 5:00 PM rush hour.
Thanks for the comment about Cambridge Nissan. I talked with Bob and he was totally awesome. He wants my car tomorrow and said to tell the ins company to come look at it at the Nissan dealer. I work downtown in the financial district so that dealer is cool being next to the T.
Woah! I totally admit I was at fault. You're right, I hit the other guy in the back. But it came to the point when I looked at the front of my car and almost had tears in my eyes; I've only had the car for three months... My post was ~45 min's after it happened.
I was man enough about it. I got out of the car, apologized, and admitted up front to the other guy I was at fault. I gave him my policy number, ins co's phone number, and even the name of the girl there who I always talk to!
FYI - It happened on the expressway southbound in front of the South Bay Center (exit 15) going south out of the city during 5:00 PM rush hour.
Thanks for the comment about Cambridge Nissan. I talked with Bob and he was totally awesome. He wants my car tomorrow and said to tell the ins company to come look at it at the Nissan dealer. I work downtown in the financial district so that dealer is cool being next to the T.
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