insurance question
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insurance question
So guys I hit a deer last night and did some considerable damage to the frontend of my truck, both cosmetic and mechanical . Heres my question.........my bumper is completely ruined, Id like to replace it w/ something alot stronger (ranchhand, road armor, etc....) but Im not sure how to explain this to the insurance company. I realize it may be more than a replacement stock bumper and Ill gladly pay it, however, the insurance company seems to want all repairs done by one shop?
any ideas? Im sure at least some of yall out there have dealt w/ this situation before.
thanks
Jeff
any ideas? Im sure at least some of yall out there have dealt w/ this situation before.
thanks
Jeff
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Work with the shop (shop of YOUR choice, not theirs - that's law). Have him generate the quote with the regular bumper. Then, once the adjuster accepts the claim, tell the shop you want to replace the bumper with your aftermarket one and how much more will it cost? Remember, they're already installing a bumper and getting paid for that plus the part, so make sure they're only giving you the difference as a quote.
I don't think there's anything unethical or illegal about this approach.
I don't think there's anything unethical or illegal about this approach.
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so would u suggest letting the shop install the aftermarket bumper? (the shop will probably be the dealer as a large portion of the damage is mechancial). The reason I ask is I would think it would take awhile to get the aftermarket bumper compared to a stock piece.
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You would be suprised. Most dealerships do this all the time. They will let you spend the insurance money however you want as long as the truck get repaired. You go to a truck stuff shop and pick out a bumper and they will either send the truck over to be installed or have it delivered and put it on themselves. Alot of times they can work it and it won't cost you any extra. I have done it a couple times. Them bodyshop service guys are pretty creative when it comes to insurance.
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One of our shop guys had his truck broken into and they stole the stereo (among other things). His insureance company wouldn't allow anything except stock replacement.
$500 factory replacement and all he wanted was a $100 stereo with a cd player.
$500 factory replacement and all he wanted was a $100 stereo with a cd player.
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Re: insurance question
Originally posted by quantrill88
any ideas? Im sure at least some of yall out there have dealt w/ this situation before.
thanks
Jeff
any ideas? Im sure at least some of yall out there have dealt w/ this situation before.
thanks
Jeff
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Thanks for all the replys guys. Insurance guys still havent come to take a look at it yet .
I do have another question though. Ive never really been through this before so sorry if this is a dumb question...........How is mechanical damage usually dealt with? Does the body shop usually deal with this or do I have to make arrangements somewhere else?
thanks again
Jeff
I do have another question though. Ive never really been through this before so sorry if this is a dumb question...........How is mechanical damage usually dealt with? Does the body shop usually deal with this or do I have to make arrangements somewhere else?
thanks again
Jeff
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Originally posted by quantrill88
Thanks for all the replys guys. Insurance guys still havent come to take a look at it yet .
I do have another question though. Ive never really been through this before so sorry if this is a dumb question...........How is mechanical damage usually dealt with? Does the body shop usually deal with this or do I have to make arrangements somewhere else?
thanks again
Jeff
Thanks for all the replys guys. Insurance guys still havent come to take a look at it yet .
I do have another question though. Ive never really been through this before so sorry if this is a dumb question...........How is mechanical damage usually dealt with? Does the body shop usually deal with this or do I have to make arrangements somewhere else?
thanks again
Jeff
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