Minor Accident with repair quote - Page 2 - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

NikkiZ4 · 06-02-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fisherman

Hope you got his agreement to pay for the damage in writing. My elderly Mom had a similar incident where a young girl backed into her car and then pleaded with her to not report the accident to the police. Started crying- the whole nine yards....The girl said she would pay for all repair costs.

Mom was such a nice person that she felt bad for the girl and agreed not to report the accident . When she gave the estimate to the girl, everything changed ! You can guess what happened- the girl now claimed the accident wasn't her fault, and wasn't going to pay anything.

What a mess- I think Mom had to go through her own insurance company to get it fixed. Don't remember if they ever went after the girl or not, but it was definitely a good lesson in getting things in writing....

No, I didnt get his agreement in writing

This was my first accident, but I did get his drivers license, car insurance, and car plates info. He also gave me his phone # The only info he took from me was my nane and phone #.
Hopefully he will stick to his word.

jparnes1 · 06-02-2012, 02:24 PM

I hate to say it, but all he has to say now is that he never saw you before in his life. Always call the police over and get an official report. You don't have to file a claim, but you'll have documentation to support yourself.

Nv Z · 06-02-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

I hate to say it, but all he has to say now is that he never saw you before in his life. Always call the police over and get an official report. You don't have to file a claim, but you'll have documentation to support yourself.

Where I am, the cops won't respond on private property unless there is an injury.
It's easy to say as an afterthought, but I would grab the cell phone and start snapping pictures of everything and everyone I could for proof.
As far as those individuals saying 'people over 60 shouldn't be allowed to drive'...you will also be there before you know it!

baldguyj · 06-02-2012, 07:42 PM

I'm not for not allowing we should all have a test every 10 years. Then sooner after 70 or so. I also live in Florida and deal with silver hair drivers and tourist often so I may be tainted!

baldguyj · 06-03-2012, 03:26 PM

Just talked to my Air Traffic Controller friend and mandatory retirement is 56... hummm

Mr. ///M3 RD · 06-03-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nv Z

As far as those individuals saying 'people over 60 shouldn't be allowed to drive'...you will also be there before you know it!

+1 my friend I so agree, something most folks here forget.

Mind you there are folks over 65 and then there are folks over 65.

proper driving tests are nessesary to keep everyone on the road safe

Otago · 06-06-2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fisherman

Hope you got his agreement to pay for the damage in writing. My elderly Mom had a similar incident where a young girl backed into her car and then pleaded with her to not report the accident to the police. Started crying- the whole nine yards....The girl said she would pay for all repair costs.

Mom was such a nice person that she felt bad for the girl and agreed not to report the accident . When she gave the estimate to the girl, everything changed ! You can guess what happened- the girl now claimed the accident wasn't her fault, and wasn't going to pay anything.

What a mess- I think Mom had to go through her own insurance company to get it fixed. Don't remember if they ever went after the girl or not, but it was definitely a good lesson in getting things in writing....

OMG! Sound horrible.

NikkiZ4 · 06-06-2012, 06:31 PM

Update: fisherman was absolutely correct, I should have gotten it in writing.
Other driver got my estimate in the mail, called me and said he can't afford to pay and want to go through insurance. I made a call to my insurance company anf they have sinced informed me that other driver is caiming I backed into his car. Grr! Why are people so horrible?

z4z4z4 · 06-06-2012, 06:59 PM

So sorry to hear your update. I would pay out of my pocket and wash my hands of the scum you came in contact.

baldguyj · 06-06-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NikkiZ4

Update: fisherman was absolutely correct, I should have gotten it in writing.
Other driver got my estimate in the mail, called me and said he can't afford to pay and want to go through insurance. I made a call to my insurance company anf they have sinced informed me that other driver is caiming I backed into his car. Grr! Why are people so horrible?

Not all but unfortunately many. Sorry to hear the bad news. Good luck.

Nv Z · 06-06-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NikkiZ4

Update: fisherman was absolutely correct, I should have gotten it in writing.
Other driver got my estimate in the mail, called me and said he can't afford to pay and want to go through insurance. I made a call to my insurance company anf they have sinced informed me that other driver is caiming I backed into his car. Grr! Why are people so horrible?

What a lowdown jerk.
I think I would take it to small claims court and see what happens.
On the other hand some people might say, you do know where he lives...

nickm9 · 06-07-2012, 12:04 AM

That's awful!!! Piece of crap guy.....and I'm being diplomatic!!! Let us know how this pans out....hope you get it sorted.

lux good · 06-07-2012, 02:43 AM

Do you want me to pay him a visit?

NikkiZ4 · 06-07-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lux good

Do you want me to pay him a visit?

Thank you lux good, you gave me a good laugh!
My insurance company has been great, they are waiving my deductible, getting the car fixed next Monday (Waiting for replacement bumper and light) and the adjuster said that my premium will not go up.

baldguyj · 06-07-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NikkiZ4

Thank you lux good, you gave me a good laugh!
My insurance company has been great, they are waiving my deductible, getting the car fixed next Monday (Waiting for replacement bumper and light) and the adjuster said that my premium will not go up.

That is great news! Soon she'll be looking just like new.

NikkiZ4 · 06-07-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by baldguyj

That is great news! Soon she'll be looking just like new.

raven333 · 06-07-2012, 11:22 AM

Hi! he cannot claim you reversed into him, firstly the extent of the damaged and secondly it is obvious his car has run up yours, it would be different damage if you had reversed into him, I used to watch CSI.... lol but still accurate!
As for the nutters who call for people over the age of X should be subject to a blanket test/medical or some other bonehead idea clearly have not reached that milestone.......otherwise you would not be in such a hurry to label everyone ....is it not age that is the issue, the person you refer to would do exactly the same even if he was 30 or 40, its the person not the age!!!!

supakornl · 12-29-2012, 01:17 AM

My Z4 just got hit by a trunk on rear quarter panel, just wondering if you know that the panel is bolted on or welded to the frame...Much appreciated...

ManiacGT · 12-29-2012, 05:22 PM

Rear quarter/fender is part of the chassis and is not removable.

z4z4z4 · 12-29-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by supakornl

My Z4 just got hit by a trunk on rear quarter panel, just wondering if you know that the panel is bolted on or welded to the frame...Much appreciated...

Sorry supa. If our cars weren't so sexy I guess they wouldn't get Hit on so often. But seriously, I believe Trucks and some of their owners really dislike the Z4. I always say that just because their truck is a 2 seater doesn't make it a sports car. Good luck with your restoration to good-as-new.

Mayhem · 12-29-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by z4z4z4

Sorry supa. If our cars weren't so sexy I guess they wouldn't get Hit on so often. But seriously, I believe Trucks and some of their owners really dislike the Z4. I always say that just because their truck is a 2 seater doesn't make it a sports car. Good luck with your restoration to good-as-new.

Having a truck and also a Z4, I can tell you sometimes it's had to see the Z4 when I am backing up.

morfinx · 12-29-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

Having a truck and also a Z4, I can tell you sometimes it's had to see the Z4 when I am backing up.

That's why I feel the rear view camera legislation is a good idea.

06-02-2012, 02:24 PM	#24
jparnes1 Major Drives: 2006 525xi, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,005 iTrader: (0)	I hate to say it, but all he has to say now is that he never saw you before in his life. Always call the police over and get an official report. You don't have to file a claim, but you'll have documentation to support yourself. __________________ 2006 525xi, Orient Blue Metallic, Beige leather, Dark Poplar trim, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, ///M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA, Alpine HID Angel Eyes, pedal covers, stubby antenna.

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ManiacGT Captain Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 814 iTrader: (0)	Rear quarter/fender is part of the chassis and is not removable. __________________ BMW Z4 E89 sDrive35i Mods: Stubby! LED Halos! DVDInMotion! GolfT! SmartTop! BMW Performance 313 Alloys! http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=265084

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06-02-2012, 07:42 PM	#26
baldguyj Private First Class Drives: 2010 Z4 e89 35i Sdrive Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 105 iTrader: (0)	I'm not for not allowing we should all have a test every 10 years. Then sooner after 70 or so. I also live in Florida and deal with silver hair drivers and tourist often so I may be tainted!

06-03-2012, 03:26 PM	#27
baldguyj Private First Class Drives: 2010 Z4 e89 35i Sdrive Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 105 iTrader: (0)	Just talked to my Air Traffic Controller friend and mandatory retirement is 56... hummm

06-06-2012, 06:31 PM	#30
NikkiZ4 Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 z4 sdrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	Update: fisherman was absolutely correct, I should have gotten it in writing. Other driver got my estimate in the mail, called me and said he can't afford to pay and want to go through insurance. I made a call to my insurance company anf they have sinced informed me that other driver is caiming I backed into his car. Grr! Why are people so horrible?

06-07-2012, 12:04 AM	#34
nickm9 Private First Class Drives: E89 Z4 35i - Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 185 iTrader: (0)	That's awful!!! Piece of crap guy.....and I'm being diplomatic!!! Let us know how this pans out....hope you get it sorted.

06-07-2012, 02:43 AM	#35
lux good Banned Drives: Z4 sDrive 23i & Q5 2.0 TSFI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 291 iTrader: (0)	Do you want me to pay him a visit?

06-07-2012, 11:22 AM	#39
raven333 Private First Class Drives: Sapphire Black 3.0siM sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	Hi! he cannot claim you reversed into him, firstly the extent of the damaged and secondly it is obvious his car has run up yours, it would be different damage if you had reversed into him, I used to watch CSI.... lol but still accurate! As for the nutters who call for people over the age of X should be subject to a blanket test/medical or some other bonehead idea clearly have not reached that milestone.......otherwise you would not be in such a hurry to label everyone ....is it not age that is the issue, the person you refer to would do exactly the same even if he was 30 or 40, its the person not the age!!!!

12-29-2012, 01:17 AM	#40
supakornl New Member Drives: 2011 Z4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA. Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	My Z4 just got hit by a trunk on rear quarter panel, just wondering if you know that the panel is bolted on or welded to the frame...Much appreciated...