Got into a car wreck, need quick advice

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Jun 25, 2010 | 01:13 PM

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95SiR

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Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR

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Once I get a quote and claim it, how do i get the check cut to me not the auto body place? Or its it always cut to the person

Money will be spent on a buffer

it's your choice. ESPECIALLY if they are wanting to settle this outside insurance.

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Jun 25, 2010 | 01:15 PM

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If you want the check cut to you, tell your insurance to have an adjuster appraise the damage and cut a check to you.

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Jun 25, 2010 | 01:22 PM

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Skelly_GSR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dubcac

If you want the check cut to you, tell your insurance to have an adjuster appraise the damage and cut a check to you.

what if they lowball>? I wanna take it to a quality shop and get a hefty quote cause I want it done right

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Originally Posted by 95SiR

it's your choice. ESPECIALLY if they are wanting to settle this outside insurance.

Eddie Chills

Jun 25, 2010 | 01:25 PM

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dubcac

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From: Westside til I die

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR

what if they lowball>? I wanna take it to a quality shop and get a hefty quote cause I want it done right

Eddie Chills

If you take it to a shop, they will cut the check to the shop...this happens with shops that are approved by your insurance. If you want the check in your name, you have to have an adjuster for the company do the estimate.

Jun 25, 2010 | 01:25 PM

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TaekOne

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mr. hood rich speaks truf. i forgot to mention the whole "where it's repaired is up to you".

Jun 25, 2010 | 03:19 PM

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so what happens if the adjuster gives a price of 1k and I take it to a trusted place and get a quote of 2k.

Jun 25, 2010 | 03:48 PM

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dubcac

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR

so what happens if the adjuster gives a price of 1k and I take it to a trusted place and get a quote of 2k.

You're SOL.

Jun 25, 2010 | 03:59 PM

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sirg-vtec

I just wanted to fit in.

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Take money and drive as is.

Jun 25, 2010 | 05:06 PM

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TaekOne

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Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR

so what happens if the adjuster gives a price of 1k and I take it to a trusted place and get a quote of 2k.

your adjuster will usually do the estimate at the place your car will be repaired. at least that's how things were for me in the past, including this most recent time. then there's little chance that there'll be a huge discrepancy

i'm sure there are ways you could abuse the system but that's your call