T-boned, $9K in damage, some questions (making sure repairs are good)

[SH556JL]

My wife got lightly crashed by a woman driving drunk. Got my deductible back after the insurance companies worked it out. Sadly she is looking at real jail time. 2x DUI and hit and run charges.

Nothing sad about that, at least there she can't kill an innocent.

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[palmor]

Is it reasonable to ask the shop the remove the skid plate and look down there for any damage, my concern is not sure they'd be able to put it back properly?

Yes!

Only been in one accident that resulted in significant damage. While the insurance agent gave an initial estimate of 7k-10k in damage the total ended up being ~20k after the shop got it and did their analysis. If the shop is good they will look for everything they can find that was damaged.

In case someone is wondering, this wasn't a jeep, it was a 2011 Audi S4 that got rear ended on the passenger side so even $20k in damage didn't total it. Car was perfect afterwards and never had an issue in the years after the accident (traded in 2018 for the Jeep).

 

[donmontalvo]

Yes!

Only been in one accident that resulted in significant damage. While the insurance agent gave an initial estimate of 7k-10k in damage the total ended up being ~20k after the shop got it and did their analysis. If the shop is good they will look for everything they can find that was damaged.

In case someone is wondering, this wasn't a jeep, it was a 2011 Audi S4 that got rear ended on the passenger side so even $20k in damage didn't total it. Car was perfect afterwards and never had an issue in the years after the accident (traded in 2018 for the Jeep).

I was told by the shop, that even before removing the full skidplate, the damage appears to be $20K or more.

 

[palmor]

I was told by the shop, that even before removing the full skidplate, the damage appears to be $20K or more.

Ouch, hope it all works out in the end for you.

 

[Turchman]

Our last Jeep got T boned a few years ago, and had vibration issues afterwords. Took a few months of me complaining before we finally figured out it had a broken motor mount. Just an FYI if you have similar issues.

 

[donmontalvo]

I asked Geico about this, what would happen if after the Jeep is repaired, we find more wrong with it, they told me to report it, and it would be handled as part of the claim, provided the adjuster/shop confirm it.

 

[garyji]

My wife got lightly crashed by a woman driving drunk. Got my deductible back after the insurance companies worked it out. Sadly she is looking at real jail time. 2x DUI and hit and run charges.

You must have a really big heart, and good for you. I, however wouldn't be able to feel any "Sadly" whatsoever!!

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[Yogi]

Sadly she is looking at real jail time. 2x DUI and hit and run charges.

Why is that sad?
Maybe it's just me, but I have no sympathy whatsoever for drunk drivers regardless if it is an addiction issue or not.

 

[aldo98229]

Here in the US Toyota Tacoma offers amazing value. A Double Cab TRD Off-road, with rear locker, Bilstein shocks, crawl control, etc., retails for $10,000 below a comparably equipped Wrangler or Gladiator.

The cabin is a bit small, but the trucks are very well put together and resale is as good as Wrangler’s. Tacomas ride and handle better on-road than Jeeps, but finding a comfortable driving position can be difficult for many —myself included. One key drawback of Tacoma is that customization is not nearly as easy as what we are used to. On the other hand, Toyota just started offering a factory installed 2-inch lift!

If I were to do a Tacoma again, I would skip the automatic and get the 6-speed manual. That 6-speed automatic has got to be one of the worst driving drivetrains of all time.

 

[entropy]

How much did Geico charge to insure those parts?
Also, you should never pay the deductible if you are not at fault. Even if the other driver is under insured, let the insurance companies figure it out.

 

[donmontalvo]

Here in the US Toyota Tacoma offers amazing value. A Double Cab TRD Off-road, with rear locker, Bilstein shocks, crawl control, etc., retails for $10,000 below a comparably equipped Wrangler or Gladiator.

The cabin is a bit small, but the trucks are very well put together and resale is as good as Wrangler’s. Tacomas ride and handle better on-road than Jeeps, but finding a comfortable driving position can be difficult for many —myself included. One key drawback of Tacoma is that customization is not nearly as easy as what we are used to. On the other hand, Toyota just started offering a factory installed 2-inch lift!

If I were to do a Tacoma again, I would skip the automatic and get the 6-speed manual. That 6-speed automatic has got to be one of the worst driving drivetrains of all time.

Toyota's TRD Pro line is like Jeep's Rubicon line, where the kit is all about serious offroading. Piggyback Fox shocks, 1/4" aluminum skid plates, rear locker, crawl controls, multi terrain settings, etc., etc.

I'm going to compare the Tocoma TRD Pro with the Gladiator Rubicon to see how they compare.

 

[aldo98229]

Toyota's TRD Pro line is like Jeep's Rubicon line, where the kit is all about serious offroading. Piggyback Fox shocks, 1/4" aluminum skid plates, rear locker, crawl controls, multi terrain settings, etc., etc.

I'm going to compare the Tocoma TRD Pro with the Gladiator Rubicon to see how they compare.

The TRD Pro is the flashy trim level; TRD Off-Road gets you most of the good hardware without the bling.



A well-equipped TRD Off-Road, with manual transmission, rear locker, crawl control, Bilstein shocks, the new factory installed 2-inch lift, leather heated seats, dual climate control, premium audio, blind spot monitor, Navi, TRD exhaust (the regular exhaust sounds like shit), etc., etc., etc, comes out to under $42,000.

 

[TorturedMargot]

My wife got lightly crashed by a woman driving drunk. Got my deductible back after the insurance companies worked it out. Sadly she is looking at real jail time. 2x DUI and hit and run charges.

I’m sure it will be a good lesson for the assailant.

 

[AcesandEights]

You're over thinking this. Just take have the shop do the repairs and enjoy your Jeep.

$9k in damage isn't much and it doesn't sound like there is any reason to think there is frame damage or any reason to think the skids won't go back on, etc.

 

[Kawikjai]

Hey,

After the T-bone incident its great that you are being thorough with your Jeep repairs. Providing your insurance with the mod part numbers is a smart move. Your chosen repair shop will give an accurate estimate. Test all electronics post-repairs. Asking the shop to inspect beneath the skid plate is reasonable. You might want to visit the https://signaturedetailers.com/ company in washington dc for more details.

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