My TC got a boo boo today =(
09-16-2008, 01:45 AM
#21
Ok, here is how it went:
I came into the parking lot and my wife wanted me to back in under the tree so she could be in the shade. I went about 3 spaces down to get plenty of room because I hate backing up in my TC due to the angle of the back window and the dark tint. So I checked in my mirrors, no one there. Backed up and stuck my head out the window to see the line of the space. I was just turning the wheel back straight where you see in the pictures and it felt like I had slid into a telephone pole! I was like WTF and looked over and all I see is the front of an ugly ___ purple jeep against my pass side fender. I got ____ed and got out to see my car. The OLD lady in the pass side got out and started yelling at me! I started to dial 911 and just then a cop came in the parking lot. I don't know why he was there but it was perfect timing. The cop got out of the car and yelled at the OLD lady to get back into the car. (She was like 80) After examining the damage I figure that the brush gaurd on the jeep hit my door and pushed it in. I was backing up so the brush gaurd slid off the leading edge of the door and grabbed the trailing edge of the fender and crushed it forward pushing it into my tire. The lady states I hit her. The cop kinda laughed when she said that. The insurance guy said he doesn't see how I could have hit her if I was almost in the space. We hit at right angles, she had just entered the parking lot. Anyway now I'm waiting for the adjuster to call me to have the car inspected. I don't think this is going to get fixed very fast.
I came into the parking lot and my wife wanted me to back in under the tree so she could be in the shade. I went about 3 spaces down to get plenty of room because I hate backing up in my TC due to the angle of the back window and the dark tint. So I checked in my mirrors, no one there. Backed up and stuck my head out the window to see the line of the space. I was just turning the wheel back straight where you see in the pictures and it felt like I had slid into a telephone pole! I was like WTF and looked over and all I see is the front of an ugly ___ purple jeep against my pass side fender. I got ____ed and got out to see my car. The OLD lady in the pass side got out and started yelling at me! I started to dial 911 and just then a cop came in the parking lot. I don't know why he was there but it was perfect timing. The cop got out of the car and yelled at the OLD lady to get back into the car. (She was like 80) After examining the damage I figure that the brush gaurd on the jeep hit my door and pushed it in. I was backing up so the brush gaurd slid off the leading edge of the door and grabbed the trailing edge of the fender and crushed it forward pushing it into my tire. The lady states I hit her. The cop kinda laughed when she said that. The insurance guy said he doesn't see how I could have hit her if I was almost in the space. We hit at right angles, she had just entered the parking lot. Anyway now I'm waiting for the adjuster to call me to have the car inspected. I don't think this is going to get fixed very fast.
09-16-2008, 02:04 AM
#22
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no it makes sense. got lucky with that cop being right there.
its crazy too, i was walking about to my car after work and i cross an intersection and not even 10 seconds later i hear tire screech and then boom. guy wanted to make a left turn at the intersection but didnt wait for another guy going in the opposite direction who was going straight.
then after that on my way home this dumb butt who is speeding and weaving in and out of traffic gets right on my butt. im in the slow lane because my exit is coming up, i swear that he came within inches of rear-ending me. i really wanted to hit my ebrake but then i thought about it. he is driving a old beat up honda hatchback pos that doesnt look insured and he looks like some kid who dropped out of school. if it would have been been a new bmw or mercedes then hell yea. ill take it up the butt to get a nice paycheck to pay for more mods.
well enough of my rant
hope they give you a nice check dude.
its crazy too, i was walking about to my car after work and i cross an intersection and not even 10 seconds later i hear tire screech and then boom. guy wanted to make a left turn at the intersection but didnt wait for another guy going in the opposite direction who was going straight.
then after that on my way home this dumb butt who is speeding and weaving in and out of traffic gets right on my butt. im in the slow lane because my exit is coming up, i swear that he came within inches of rear-ending me. i really wanted to hit my ebrake but then i thought about it. he is driving a old beat up honda hatchback pos that doesnt look insured and he looks like some kid who dropped out of school. if it would have been been a new bmw or mercedes then hell yea. ill take it up the butt to get a nice paycheck to pay for more mods.
well enough of my rant
hope they give you a nice check dude.
09-16-2008, 04:50 AM
#23
I'm thinking if they do write me a check and it's just to me (some companies want to put a shop name on the check too) then I wanna get my reverse cowl hood. I can fix the car for like 1k I think. I can get an OEM fender color matched for $465 shipped and find a used side skirt my color. I'll have to have a shop fix the leading edge of the door. Then I should have enough for my hood. Anyone have a reverse cowl hood? Do you get water in the engine compartment and if so what gets wet?
09-16-2008, 04:58 AM
#26
Maybe it's just the warm weather but $hit, we have had alot of stupid accidents here lately. I forgot a strange part. The cop stoped right away like I said. He got out and made sure everyone was ok and said he will be right back he has to go assist with another accident and left. All 4 of us were standing there looking stupid like WTF!
09-16-2008, 05:01 AM
#27
Originally Posted by 1_kLEan_tC
So you were parked... and she said you hit her! lol...I love it..I'm sorry for your car....Its happening to lots tC lately!
09-16-2008, 05:13 AM
#29
Originally Posted by 1_kLEan_tC
Was she moving too..
P.S. How do you like my new signature?
09-16-2008, 05:18 AM
#30
Worse part about it is that this TC was about as perfect as 05's come. I mean a little swirl from the prior owner and a light scratch in a few places. From 4 feet away it looked perfect. I just hope it returns to that condition.
09-17-2008, 01:02 AM
#35
Thanks everyone for the support. Right now Geico and State Farm are trying to decide fault. I have Geico. State Farm asked me for a statement today and I told them to contact Geico. I gave Geico a recorded statement over the phone at lunch today. I don't see how I could, but I hope I'm not found at fault. Then I won't have to pay the deductable. More money left over!!!
09-18-2008, 03:53 AM
#36
Update: fault was decided today. It seems in Washington state that if you are backing up any impact is automatically your fault. I was in fact moving away from her. They are taking her side of the story. She states this happened in the middle of the road and I had moved the vehicle back after the impact. I don't know how this can be considering my fender was pushed against my tire. They also say the damage does not match the impact. I tried to explain exactly how the damage came out that way but she stated the backing up law again. On the bright side, there maybe video of the accident! I was checking buisness around the area for cameras and the buisness park diagnal from the scene has their entire property taped. If one camera faces the parking lot where it happened then I might be able to prove my story. I have to call the property manager tomorrow to find out.
I go to the appraiser tomorrow to get my estimate and my check. Wish me a big check! Also, it doesn't look like my rates are going to go up due to my perfect record! I will keep this thread posted on the changes. May even do a write up on the repairs.
I go to the appraiser tomorrow to get my estimate and my check. Wish me a big check! Also, it doesn't look like my rates are going to go up due to my perfect record! I will keep this thread posted on the changes. May even do a write up on the repairs.
09-18-2008, 06:37 PM
#38
No, he did not witness it. Missed it by like 1 minute. I'm still trying to get ahold of the property manager about the cameras. I got my estimate today. After my deductable the check is $1,531.35. I'm gonna have to do alot of the work myself to have any left over. I should see a check in a few days. At least the adjuster said he can see exactly how the damage was done by my explanation of the accident. I will be posting a list of parts I need in a new thread soon, trying to repair as cheap as possible of course.
09-20-2008, 08:22 PM
#39
I have posted a wanted ad for the larger parts I need.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...732014#3732014
I'm also in need of some of the clips and bolts that hold the fender and skirt on. If you have any of these pls let me know!
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...732014#3732014
I'm also in need of some of the clips and bolts that hold the fender and skirt on. If you have any of these pls let me know!
