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that's actually not all that bad. i'd be interested to see what their write up for labor and parts is if they cut that loose to you.
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Some meth head rear ended my brand new Rubicon. Steel bumper and tow hook took most of the hit, but looking underneath I have some frame damage.

How are things working out for you since your frame replacement? So far so good? How did you address diminished value with insurance?
Frame seems to be good. We've chased a couple small issues, but overall I've very happy with the work they did.

We sent a demand for the diminished value a couple weeks ago and we're waiting to hear back from the company.
 

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Very suprising to see them replacing whole frame. Frame horns - 2' section of the frame that bumper attached to are replaceable.

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If that was my Ins. Co replacing the frame instead of totaling it when it was all said and done I'd find a new Ins. Co. and make damn sure I got diminish value on it . Then it would be gone .
 
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Just thought I’d check in with an update. Everything is running perfectly and I haven’t had a single issue with any frame or suspension components since the frame swap. It took a really long time, but they did a great job with it.
 

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Great to hear , thank you for the update
 

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I’m still shocked insurance didn’t total it and buy you a new one.
 

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Frame seems to be good. We've chased a couple small issues, but overall I've very happy with the work they did.

We sent a demand for the diminished value a couple weeks ago and we're waiting to hear back from the company.
I also submitted a diminished value claim against the at-fault drivers insurance. It’s been dragging on for months. If you don’t mind, what was the % of DV you were able to negotiate?

For me, their initial offer was 7% (4K) based on the 63K purchase price and 13K frame damage. I rejected.
 

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I also submitted a diminished value claim against the at-fault drivers insurance. It’s been dragging on for months. If you don’t mind, what was the % of DV you were able to negotiate?

For me, their initial offer was 7% (4K) based on the 63K purchase price and 13K frame damage. I rejected.
It might not be a bad idea to compare some quotes on Carvana noting clean vehicle with no accidents and then run another noting an accident. Or if you have a dealer friend to show you trade in values between clean and with the accident. This goes a long way in seeing how it affects the value of your vehicle.
 
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I’m still shocked insurance didn’t total it and buy you a new one.
I also submitted a diminished value claim against the at-fault drivers insurance. It’s been dragging on for months. If you don’t mind, what was the % of DV you were able to negotiate?

For me, their initial offer was 7% (4K) based on the 63K purchase price and 13K frame damage. I rejected.
Just sent you a direct message.
 

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So a lady ran a red light and smashed me and my Jeep a couple months ago. I thought the pics of the frame replacement process were interesting, so I thought I’d share. I’ll post more as the service guy sends them.

ETA: Added a couple new pics from today. New ETA is Tuesday.

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10/14/20 Update: Engine, trans, new axle, suspension, etc. on new frame. Body dropping on this afternoon.

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ETA: 10/19/20 - Finally back to body shop tomorrow for last bit of work.

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ETA: 10/31/20 - Finally picked it up! Haven’t discovered any big issues yet.

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I’m going to jump in on this process as well, since I was just in an accident this week. Sitting at the red light and hearing one car crash and the next car hitting my Jeep in the back. Didn’t seem like much had happened to the Jeep besides the bumper lower on one side until I check out underneath the car and noticed the frame completely bent. Now battling the insurance process to see whether or not it is worth the replacement. It’s just crazy how a somewhat small accident can cause this much damage. Here’s some pictures,
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I’m going to jump in on this process as well, since I was just in an accident this week. Sitting at the red light and hearing one car crash and the next car hitting my Jeep in the back. Didn’t seem like much had happened to the Jeep besides the bumper lower on one side until I check out underneath the car and noticed the frame completely bent. Now battling the insurance process to see whether or not it is worth the replacement. It’s just crazy how a somewhat small accident can cause this much damage. Here’s some pictures,
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shocking wow
 

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If it’s worth the replacement? Of course - the structural integrity of the frame is completely compromised.

Same happened to me last year - $14K. They’ll replace the entire frame. Thankfully no issues and went very smoothly.
 

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If it’s worth the replacement? Of course - the structural integrity of the frame is completely compromised.

Same happened to me last year - $14K. They’ll replace the entire frame. Thankfully no issues and went very smoothly.
Thanks that is what I wanted to hear, I really don’t want to have to total the whole car but I’ll see happens and give out and update when I have one.👍🏼
 

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Thanks that is what I wanted to hear, I really don’t want to have to total the whole car but I’ll see happens and give out and update when I have one.👍🏼
Also - received $8K in diminished value. It took a year of fighting for it. Two vehicles both being equal, everyone would select the one without a frame replacement. Don’t ignore this because you won’t be able to trade-in or sell that vehicle for anything close to retail value. Not with a dirty CarFax.
 

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Also - received $8K in diminished value. It took a year of fighting for it. Two vehicles both being equal, everyone would select the one without a frame replacement.
That is a great point, you know it worked well and was completed correctly but as a buyer later on I would have nothing but a car report to go on. Glad you got your money also!
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