Glad it wasn't the Porch

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

I touched a nerve...oops

Obviously I did. Rent free, Himey.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

EcoBoost® is a Ford trademark.

Correct. And your point is? Mine was simply we'll see how many are on the road in ten years or so. Didn't say all the current Ford stuff is crap. On the contrary. If I bought a new pickup, it would probably be a Ranger. Same size as my Tundra. Practical for what I need. The new Tundra's are too obese to do what I need to do with my rig. As are all the other 'full size' trucks that are 50% larger than a 1/2 ton pickup of our high school era. ****ing gargoyle styled monsters.

[higgyburners]

Where's Egg Head...

Have you got the quote back on the pickup yet.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

Where's Egg Head...

Have you got the quote back on the pickup yet.

Rent free, Himey.

[higgyburners]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Rent free, Himey.

I will take that as no. Did you even get the bent frame repaired from the last accident? or did you have problems coming up with the $1000 deductible?

https://youtube.com/shorts/4I1eZ9sqR1Q?si=uplE153mDbj2o9hq

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

I will take that as no. Did you even get the bent frame repaired from the last accident? or did you have problems coming up with the $1000 deductible?

Bent frame.

"Rent free, and the accommodations are less than adequate."

[Yadkin]

Update. As expected, Home Depot's insurer won't cover it.

I got two quotes last week for paintless dent repair. One shop about an hour away for some odd number just under $3100 and needed the truck for a week. Basically a FU price.

A second much closer estimated $1500/ two days. I'll drop it off tomorrow.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Update. As expected, Home Depot's insurer won't cover it.

I got two quotes last week for paintless dent repair. One shop about an hour away for some odd number just under $3100 and needed the truck for a week. Basically a FU price.

A second much closer estimated $1500/ two days. I'll drop it off tomorrow.

Damn. $1,500 for a dentless repair?

[GTOguy]

What's your deductible? I learned years ago if the hit was expensive enough, to simply pay the deductible and let the insurance company cover the best option. I saved my insurance company about $2500 ten-twelve years ago by shopping around and found out after the repairs that they didn't give a shit. Next time they're renting me a car and using factory parts. **** it. Costs the same on the premiums.

[Yadkin]

It's a big-ass dent. Plus a crease on a body line, and a decent size gouge into the paint.

My deductible is $1000, so I'm not making a claim. Baby Doll thinks that my premium might go up, seeing as this the third event in just over a year. I'll defer to her on that.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

It's a big-ass dent. Plus a crease on a body line, and a decent size gouge into the paint.

My deductible is $1000, so I'm not making a claim. Baby Doll thinks that my premium might go up, seeing as this the third event in just over a year. I'll defer to her on that.

Sounds like more than a dentless repair.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

It's a big-ass dent. Plus a crease on a body line, and a decent size gouge into the paint.

My deductible is $1000, so I'm not making a claim. Baby Doll thinks that my premium might go up, seeing as this the third event in just over a year. I'll defer to her on that.

I forgot/did not realize that this was not the first 'oops' with the new truck. I think she's right.

Your plan makes sense.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by LATB

Sounds like more than a dentless repair.

*paintless

If there's a "decent size gouge into the paint" it can't be a paintless dent repair. Interested to see the final cost after the shop gets it in and says "Sorry, we'll have to repaint that panel."

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

*paintless

If there's a "decent size gouge into the paint" it can't be a paintless dent repair. Interested to see the final cost after the shop gets it in and says "Sorry, we'll have to repaint that panel."

Probably be the $3,100.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

*paintless

If there's a "decent size gouge into the paint" it can't be a paintless dent repair. Interested to see the final cost after the shop gets it in and says "Sorry, we'll have to repaint that panel."

Paintless doesn't have to be perfect. It's not a Porsche.

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

I got two quotes last week for paintless dent repair. One shop about an hour away for some odd number just under $3100 and needed the truck for a week. Basically a FU price.

A second much closer estimated $1500/ two days. I'll drop it off tomorrow.

Sounds like you got 1 actual quote to fix it.

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Paintless doesn't have to be perfect. It's not a Porsche.

And another to probably maybe sorta make it not quite as bad.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Paintless doesn't have to be perfect. It's not a Porsche.

True, if close counts that's what matters since it's your vehicle and your money.

[higgyburners]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

He's insured with Travelers. I expect a complete repair.

Originally Posted by Yadkin

His fault so he pays.

Originally Posted by Yadkin

My insurer is advising me to make a claim, pay my $1000 deductible, and have the repairs done at their authorized shop. They will go after Travelers and get their costs plus my deductible, then pay me back.

Originally Posted by Yadkin

After a good wash and more thorough examination, it looks to me that the frame is bent.

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Modern in Boone, as recommended by my insurer (Nationwide). They figure a five day job, and I'll get a loaner truck during that time.

Travelers just sent me about $2100 for a preliminary settlement. I'm thinking the total bill will be two or three times that.

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Bent frame.

"Rent free, and the accommodations are less than adequate."

yes bent frame...smh lol

[LATB]

I believe that I’d take GTO’s advice and trade that ranger for a new truck.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

yes bent frame...smh lol

Rent free, but the accommodations are lacking.