New 2008 Prius damaged after 19 days!!!

you saw this happening!? i hope you were able to dole out some physical retribution?!:crutch:

 

I just got my Prius brand new last Friday and it seems as though everyone is out to get me, riding my (back) and just way too close for comfort...

None the less I would definitely argue to the insurance company that because the carfax will reflect this, your car has permanently deteriorated in value because of it's history and DEMAND compensation for that aspect. Best of luck to you,

 

I would demand new panels....my truck got hit on the side in a parking structure at the ASU game. Girl left her information, good for me, not for her. Took it to 4 body shops, every single one said, new bedside, new rear bumper, left taillight plus paint. Ended up being $3,000 because the impact had moved the entire bed over and it had hit the cab. Toyota dealer's body shop matched the paint perfectly and gave me a little bottle of extra.

 

I know that some owners have successfully sued for loss in value. Just by fixing the damage, they have NOT made restitution on your loss - the car is less valuable today than it was before it was hit, and the owner of the other vehicle is legally responsible to make restitution. If you file a lawsuit against the other owner, their insurance company might pay to have the claim go away. Consider talking to a tort lawyer.

 

I was hit in 2005 while driving the brand new truck that my husband had just bought me. When the other guys insurance company sent me the check, I did not sign it over to the body shop until I was satisfied with their repair work. When I went to pick the truck up, it had orange peel on the front, driver side quarter panel. I said nope, not getting paid. They kept the truck an extra week, paid for the continuation of my rental and fixed my truck to where you could not even tell it had been hit. Of course I knew it had been hit and traded it in anyway. If you have not turned over your check, I would suggest that you don't until you are satisfied.
I'm with Adamkpl, your vehicle is worth less now that it has been hit. I would just call a lawyer, most reputable ones will give you advice for free on the phone and at least let you know if it is worth your time to pursue it. Good Luck.

 

Took a golf ball right through the windshield two weeks ago. It's an 07 but I've only had the car a little over a month. Fortunately insurance covered it 100%.

 

I guess you learned the hard way that the driving range is not a parking lot!

Seriously, though...if the insurance companies are not offering a proper settlement, decline it. Then threaten to file suit to recover your damages. If your claims are valid, they will likely come around. If they still refuse, proceed with your suit.

The sole purpose of an insurance company to make $$$ for their shareholders. It is not to write large checks to you.

 

It's called "Diminished Value" due to the accident repairs. Take your car to the Toyota used car dealer and ask him for a trade-in appraisal. Then ask him what that trade-in would have been without the accident damage repair. The difference is the "Diminished Value" and the insurance company should pay that. Of course, they won't without a fight! Unfortunately, with CarFax, anyone will negotiate down several thousand(probably 2-3000 in your case - a brand new, top of the line Prius) dollars with this information in hand.

 

DITTO --I HATE kids!

 

Sound like that first body shop thay said the repair might be noticible was Allstate's contract shop. Don't let them con you into believeing you have to use the shop they specify.

I have also had the Kid jumping on the roof of my car. I had just painted my 1971 Pontiac Tempest and I loaned it to my brother. He had a 9 year old 4H kid ride with him, and he went into the house for a second and came out to find the kid jumping up and down on the roof of the car. I also found dents and scraped on the facia under the front bumper, and my brother admitted he had used tha car to chase some sheep through a field.

 

I completely agree with you, but keep in mind the insurance company is not there to give you money. They are saying that to minimize their costs.

And yes, if it ever ends up being a total loss, they will pay you less because it has damage on the carfax report.

 

we got our prius 5/31/06 and within two weeks, while in a parking garage of a hotel overnight, someone backed into it and broke left tailight, damaged tailgate and bumper... We were bummed! But had terrific repairs at local shop (Church Brothers). A few months later, I forgot to put the hatch down before backing out of garage - tore the spoiler right off! That was an easy fix.. new spoiler, professional paint (same shop), and DIY install. Car looks brand new still!

 

IMO Offering a number is a tactical mistake unless you highballed. If the claim is legit and your number is low that is all you'll get.

 

We're suing Allstate over Katrina home damage in New Orleans. They suck and just don't pay their claims. Their profits are astronomical. All my friends that own/manage body shops say that AIG is the best auto insurance when it comes to "making it right".

 

What's up with these kids? Maybe they are like " I'm going to get these Greenies" or something.

First thing I am going to do when mine gets here is get a bumper sticker that says "I am a redneck and I carry a guns".