The place we had the car towed said they just had a bunch of cars come in after deer hits. $5000 is a lot of deer damage.Jim,
Glad Ian is ok. We just got our Suzuki fixed, DW had a deer hit it. The initial estimate was 1600, total bill when done was 5K. Surprised they did not total it out before work .
$5000 is a lot of deer damage.
How big was the raccoon?Glad everyone is ok.
The guy that works with me hit a raccoon about 2 months ago in his new Kia Forte, 6800.00 in damage. Last week he gets rear ended by a f-350, 5200.00 in damage.
How big was the raccoon?
With that kind of luck, he ought to stick to Kris idea.The guy that works with me hit a raccoon about 2 months ago in his new Kia Forte, 6800.00 in damage. Last week he gets rear ended by a f-350, 5200.00 in damage.
With that kind of luck, he ought to stick to Kris idea.
I'm pretty sure it is totaled. It does take long for all the little parts to add up. We've been looking online for replacements. There is one he is strongly considering in Clearwater Fl. Air fare is under $100, so I may be taking a quick trip south and drive it back. The one in the pic we found in Kentucky.
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I've heard the same, especially in a 12 year old car. Only the steering wheel bag deployed, so that might keep the cost down, but there are so many little things up front that have to get replaced, I can't see how it won't be totaled.I've heard it said that the vast majority of airbag deployments are totaled by the insurance company.
Why would she try on your Christmas present????
I knew it was bound to happen. Ian checked off 2 "firsts" today. His first ticket and first wreck. The ticket was "failure to reduce speed". I told him he should fight it. He did reduce speed, it just wasn't until he hit the car in front of him.
He (and everyone else) is OK. And that's the important part. His Miata is probably totaled. Air bags, antifreeze and plastic parts scattered about. Details are typical of a new driver. Looking where he shouldn't, following a bit too close and not expecting someone to stop for no reason. Learning experience and just glad everyone is fine.
He has been trying to sell the Miata so he could get a newer one with a retractable hard top. Looks like he may be selling it to the insurance company.
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