Accident

[Alpha D]

Hey style

Need some advice, my 2002 Subaru wrx just got backed into its kinda bad. Trying to figure out the best way to get it quoted, and make sure absolutely nothing is missed. As far as i can tell it will need:

Hood(Paint)
Fenders(Paint)
Headlight
Radiator support/Cross bar?
Bumper
Bumper support beam
Bumper Cover
Fog lights
Fender liners
Hood latch support beam perhaps a hood latch as well



My concern is my car is obviously modified tastefully. Mishimoto radiator which dosnt appear to be damaged, neither does my condenser but then again its dark and cold i couldn't tell...oh and a None oem colored Hood, and of course a full 2005 Sti engine swap (irrelevant to the equation im sure they will go off the vin).

My question again is there anyway an individual can have an influence as to what goes on their car? Im thinking along the lines of "we cut you a check for the damages," you choose your repair facility or choose not to repair the vehicle at all. I guess being compensated at minimum for the damages would be fine.

It would just suck to take a hit when it comes to things like my Fog lights. Front lip ect ect The car started making funny noises on the way home almost like a dragging noise or so (irrelevant perhaps?) The alignment is off for sure...I thought about pulling over and towing it home, but decided to drive the few extra miles and made it home.

I got his drivers license and insurance information and need to figure out how to get most things quoted accurately preferably by somebody i could myself talk to?

Thanks guys,

[AJ]

You get a police report?

[Alpha D]

no since last I heard or read unless vehicles can not move or injures no reports will be fooled

[b00sted_spyder]

I'm pretty sure insurance company will need a police report.

[asshanson]

You should be able to take it to any shop of your choice and get an estimate on parts and labor for the replacement cost. I think that should include the STI parts on your car, like fogs or front lip. Their insurance can either pay the shop directly or cut you a check for the estimate.

Without a police report, I'm guessing it'll be hard for you to get their insurance company to pay for it though, they'll just claim equal fault or something and make you pay. Or if the person at fault admits it openly, then you can probably get their liability to cover it.

[Alpha D]

The only thing I have is a witness. The other driver said he would call it in....my mistake on the report. I need to figure out what to do for vehicle and work while it's in the shop....

[tehehodi]

Sounds like you got screwed over. Sell your subaru for 10k like every other rusty subaru asshat out there. ;)

[Alpha D]

Yeah i dont know man...i wont be able to now with the front end all smashed in...i mean there is always court. He totally admitted fault...once he talks to his insurance company that story might change but for now...i guess a text message from him apologizing the eye witness and insurance info is all i got to go off...

[AJ]

Your best bet is likely to call the non emergency line for the local PD and tell them what happened and if it really is to late to file a report. Don't ask a forum, ask those who you can be sure of. Then take that reply to your insurance company and let them direct you.

[Speedfreak]

Regardless of who's insurance pays, you can dictate what parts are ordered and put on the car. Body shop generally doesn't care as long as lead time of parts will affect their turn around time. I believe you can get the check as well.

A couple friends ended up with better cars after similar situations.