Accident update....
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Accident update....
It will be 2 weeks to the day tommorow that my "baby" got hit by that 16 year old kid. Checked on the progress of my repair this morning and was told NOTHING had been done as the repair shop had not recieved authrization to begin them. The shop claimed that they had made nurmorious calls to the insurance co but could not make contact. Well when the "trakman" got home, to make a long story short, they (the insurance co) sat up and took notice! I told them that this was rediculouse and I wanted some answers NOW! In 2 hours time, I got more done than in the last 2 weeks. Repairs have now been authorized, I have a rental pick-up (2005 F-150 CC 4WD...NICE but not even close to a PowerStroke) and the "trakman" is smiling again 
My truck should be done the latter part of next week. 
My truck should be done the latter part of next week.
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From: Punta Gorda, Florida
My local stealership did the same thing with my Ranger a few months ago. It sat on the lot for three weeks. They said the same thing about the insurance. I called the insurance company up and it appeared th e stealership was trying to triple the cost of the repair by making up a bunch of bogus damages. After I raised some hell and contacted the insurance fraud department I got my truck repaired for the original price plus the dealership paid my deductable.
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Originally Posted by Batgeek
My local stealership did the same thing with my Ranger a few months ago. It sat on the lot for three weeks. They said the same thing about the insurance. I called the insurance company up and it appeared th e stealership was trying to triple the cost of the repair by making up a bunch of bogus damages. After I raised some hell and contacted the insurance fraud department I got my truck repaired for the original price plus the dealership paid my deductable.
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Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Maybe that's why I'm so busy all the time. I'm honest and my business reputation is built on that. The cars that come in the door need enough work without me making up stories!
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Glad to hear your making progess with your PSD getting fixed
You know what would happen if we where 2 weeks late with payments to the insurance companys.
Its a darn shame you have to fight for what you already paid for, and to get good service.
Best of luck on getting it back in about a week , Keep us updated.
You know what would happen if we where 2 weeks late with payments to the insurance companys.
Its a darn shame you have to fight for what you already paid for, and to get good service.
Best of luck on getting it back in about a week , Keep us updated.
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Maybe that's why I'm so busy all the time. I'm honest and my business reputation is built on that. The cars that come in the door need enough work without me making up stories!
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Wow. I didn't have any problems with my insurance. I had some knuckle head ram me. (Yeah, I do have that affect on people.) I took it to the Insurance man. He took some pictures. He took some notes. He asked me to wait a minute and he would be right back. He brought me a few sheets of paper and told me to take them and it to the body shop of my choice. I had my auto back in 4 or 5 days. $500 deductable. The insurance was out about 7 grand. No problems. And to think, I was going to shop around for cheaper insurance. Not me buddy.
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Keep that up Johnny and you'll have people flocking to your door. That's what I do as well and I never have to pay for advertising any more. All word of mouth.
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I agree with you Kwik on the cars usually need more work then they thought. I do occasional work on friends cars and see that there's been stuff "let go" and not repaired. I'll give them a call if there's extra cost just due to new parts, labor's usually free unless it's a big job. I hate to see anything leaving my garage that still needs work. Plus, if that other problem crops up, they'll think it's my fault. When I retire, I'm think'n of opening my own little garage for spare change. I'm in no means a pro at car repair (which will be one of my disclaimers), but I do give SH-- about my work.