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Originally Posted by xtremeshock I just managed to bang my Optra Magnum into some Innova guy, somehow its mettallic rear guard got bent. Me being a good boy gave my cell number to him and asked him to consult the workshop and give me the repair costs. I was thinking at the max it would cost me 1000 bucks. This guy called me, and told me that the workshop guys cannot fix the guard as it would still create rattles and have advised him to change the rear guard which is costing him 8000 bucks. Dunno what to do as it was a minor accident and there was no damage on my car. Seems a little too steep for me, or should I consult my insurance agent and get it covered under 3rd party damage. HELP Guys. |
Originally Posted by xtremeshock
(Post 2552378)
I just managed to bang my Optra Magnum into some Innova guy, somehow its mettallic rear guard got bent. Me being a good boy gave my cell number to him and asked him to consult the workshop and give me the repair costs. I was thinking at the max it would cost me 1000 bucks. This guy called me, and told me that the workshop guys cannot fix the guard as it would still create rattles and have advised him to change the rear guard which is costing him 8000 bucks. Dunno what to do as it was a minor accident and there was no damage on my car. Seems a little too steep for me, or should I consult my insurance agent and get it covered under 3rd party damage. HELP Guys. |
Originally Posted by xtremeshock
(Post 2552378)
I just managed to bang my Optra Magnum into some Innova guy, somehow its mettallic rear guard got bent. Me being a good boy gave my cell number to him and asked him to consult the workshop and give me the repair costs. I was thinking at the max it would cost me 1000 bucks. This guy called me, and told me that the workshop guys cannot fix the guard as it would still create rattles and have advised him to change the rear guard which is costing him 8000 bucks. Dunno what to do as it was a minor accident and there was no damage on my car. Seems a little too steep for me, or should I consult my insurance agent and get it covered under 3rd party damage. HELP Guys. |
Originally Posted by mayankk
(Post 2552410)
He probably fit it to cause more damage in case of a bump,and protect his bumper. And that itself broke? Pardon me while I snicker. There have been so many discussions about a moral illegality of these bull bars. Had it been me,i would not pay anything. But this is from a slight place of anger,as my cars.bumper got ripped up by one of these bars,in an impact which would have caused a minor scratch against a regular bumper. Its your call eod. |
Originally Posted by Ragul
(Post 2552414)
"It would create rattles" is hypothetical. Maybe it was already rattling before? Just REFUSE and get tough. He might agree to your paying only for re-fixing the guard as a ploy to bring you face to face before attempting extortion for the 8K. Send another person (a toughie) to make the cash payment. --Ragul |
Originally Posted by anilisanil
(Post 2552426)
1) If it has to be replaced tell him that it has to be inspected before you could part with such money. If he agrees then he probably could be bargained into. Talk about how illegal the bars are and he is not liable to be paid and all that. 2) If he disagrees, then say you cannot pay and this has to be handled by insurance and ask him to file a police complaint post which the formalities would be complained at an authorized service center. In any case he just knows your phone number, make him earn the compensation if you think he is trying to fleece you! |
Originally Posted by ecenandu
(Post 2549644)
All in all one horrendous night. Got an estimate from the dealer around 30,000 - 35,000 Rs. I will be shelling out 7,500 to 10,000 Rs and the remaining amount by the insurance company. Few points. 1. The Indica driver has tried to execute an emergency lane change maneuver and failed miserably. Am I capable to execute such a maneuver at considerable speed, seriously I have no idea. I don't know how many of us have the necessary skill to execute such a maneuver. 2. ESP(Electronic Stability Program) will save us in these situation. |
Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom
(Post 2552974)
Another Day Another Dent... Puling over to allow an oncoming vehicle to pass on a narrow back street, I came up against a tricycle cart. These things have wicked steel protrusions on each side. Couldn't blame anyone else but me: sorry-sorry-sorried the cart man, who didn't care anyway (nothing bent) and reflected that it is better to giver up ideas of a new car because (big admission on T-BHP) simply ...I'm no longer a good enough driver <Blush> |
Originally Posted by anilisanil Now beat this- Going on a rather bad road and a Honda City which is trying to not to hurt its nose while diving into one of the pot holes managed to make a huge stone airborne and that very stone hit my alloys which lost the paint and left a dent on my door, now whom can I blame? Not even myself :Frustrati |
Originally Posted by gurudutt
(Post 2553289)
Saw this on FB, not sure how it happened. It always amazes me how some people think that a cylindrical chrome bar (bull bar) decorating their car front can save them from impact. After all its attached to the car and not to a stone wall :D |
Originally Posted by mayankk
(Post 2553297)
..........growing larger in the RVM at a surprising pace(what specs does the EECO have??), and I could see the passengers in the back sitting petrified!! It rolls like a basketball on the everest!!........................... Hell, drive the way you want, i just dont want a toppling car scratching mine! |
Originally Posted by mayankk
(Post 2553297)
This is an EECO, yes? On the E-way, this is becoming one of the most rashly driven vehicles. So many times, i have seen them weaving in and out, and growing larger in the RVM at a surprising pace(what specs does the EECO have??), and I could see the passengers in the back sitting petrified!! It rolls like a basketball on the everest!! I just let them pass. Hell, drive the way you want, i just dont want a toppling car scratching mine! |
Originally Posted by Mr_Bean
(Post 2553324)
I guess the EECO has the old wagon-r engine under the hood, the vehicle gives a superior road view, so is the case with sumos, taveros, boleros which are driven in a rash manner. |
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