Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
Mercedes doesn't sell door skins. They did a long time ago but after a lawsuit, they discontinued them. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question John, I doubt they are going to have to replace the door to fix it, worse case only the door skin Most likely they will be about to pull the dent out just fine and repaint it. John Robbins wrote: On 1/6/2010 9:41 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: How big was this rock? Did it have a name as in Plymouth Rock? There is a fist sized dent... it wasn't some little itty bitty rock. Need a new door? Was the one on the car 'new'? You expectations are too high, you are supposed to be 'made whole', not rich Uhhh... it didn't have a dent in it. To be 'made whole' I don't want a bunch of bondo 1.5 thick on the car. BTW, I don't want to be made rich, I was just curious about the used door thing. The nearest dealer is two hours away, and I really don't want to fool with getting the car there and back for the body work. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
How big was this rock? Did it have a name as in Plymouth Rock? Need a new door? Was the one on the car 'new'? You expectations are too high, you are supposed to be 'made whole', not rich -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:36:35 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car) could catch them. So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes* The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday, they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over. The insurance company is Progressive. Also, could I take the money, and find a used door? Thanks!! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
On 1/6/2010 9:41 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: How big was this rock? Did it have a name as in Plymouth Rock? There is a fist sized dent... it wasn't some little itty bitty rock. Need a new door? Was the one on the car 'new'? You expectations are too high, you are supposed to be 'made whole', not rich Uhhh... it didn't have a dent in it. To be 'made whole' I don't want a bunch of bondo 1.5 thick on the car. BTW, I don't want to be made rich, I was just curious about the used door thing. The nearest dealer is two hours away, and I really don't want to fool with getting the car there and back for the body work. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
I had a door fixed on the 98 Cad last summer. I went to the claim place, they gave me a couple of body shops, went to one that jerked me around, went to another that said they would do it for the price. I think I got a check from the adjuster for whatever amount, held on to it. Went to get the car, they had just sprayed a used door, left a few dings and dents visible. WTF? Made them re-do it after playing go-between with the adjuster (I want a new door, not a POS used one that looks like a used one) and the body shop (they paid us to put on a used door) -- got the used door redone, dings filled, resprayed. I guess it looks OK but it needs to be adjusted a bit now, which the shop said they would do if I brought it by. I think I just gave the check to the shop, never cashed it or paid them from my money. It depends on how the ins guy figures the cost of fixing it -- new door, used door, fix existing door, etc. Any more than that you might have to exert yourself a lot, although after calling the ins co directly they told me their goal was to make me happy within the constraints of putting a lot of money into an 11 yr old car (which is/was in excellent condition), which I guess is reasonable. Squeaky wheel, grease... --R John Robbins wrote: Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car) could catch them. So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes* The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday, they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over. The insurance company is Progressive. Also, could I take the money, and find a used door? Thanks!! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
John Robbins wrote: BTW, I don't want to be made rich, I was just curious about the used door thing. The nearest dealer is two hours away, and I really don't want to fool with getting the car there and back for the body work. I'm amazed at what little beating a body shop is willing to do on a modern car. Sounds like yours is stretched enough that the options would be new door, new outer skin, or used door, all of which would have a fair bit of paint labor involved. New door shell might be cheaper than used door plus prep work. AFAIK, there are three levels of new body parts; crap, CAPA certified, and OE. When a friend put a new hood on his chevy last year, the prices at the local body shop were about $100 for crap and $125 for certified. He went with certified, which seemed to be identical to the old one. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
A GOOD body shop would not put a bunch of bondo on your door. BTW, the factory uses such leveling components during their production also. That all being said, what concerns me in these issues is that the tin knocker will invertiblely use a torch to shrink the stretched metal.. This burns the rust protection of the inside of the skin. I require that I inspect the 'blind' side to see that it was properly primed and painted. Never had a GOOD body shop complain. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:46:58 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question On 1/6/2010 9:41 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: How big was this rock? Did it have a name as in Plymouth Rock? There is a fist sized dent... it wasn't some little itty bitty rock. Need a new door? Was the one on the car 'new'? You expectations are too high, you are supposed to be 'made whole', not rich Uhhh... it didn't have a dent in it. To be 'made whole' I don't want a bunch of bondo 1.5 thick on the car. BTW, I don't want to be made rich, I was just curious about the used door thing. The nearest dealer is two hours away, and I really don't want to fool with getting the car there and back for the body work. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
On 1/6/2010 10:20 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: A GOOD body shop would not put a bunch of bondo on your door. BTW, the factory uses such leveling components during their production also. The problem if finding a good shop! Yep, they just don't slop it on as thick as this dent ;) That all being said, what concerns me in these issues is that the tin knocker will invertiblely use a torch to shrink the stretched metal.. This burns the rust protection of the inside of the skin. I require that I inspect the 'blind' side to see that it was properly primed and painted. Never had a GOOD body shop complain. Excellent info! Thanks! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
Long time ago {40+ years}, I used to work at a body shop to pay tuition. Hard
to believe how bad 'new' parts were when they came in, full of dent and dings
due to shipping. Door skins were amongst the worse. They had to be prepped
prior to painting. Much of the door hardware would have to be RR, lots of
things to go wrong here!
A 'used' body part was usually straight when we got it. It was the same age as
the car. It fitted 100%.
Today, when you buy 'new' parts, you will probably be supplied knock-off parts
that are real crap.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:54:51 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
I had a door fixed on the 98 Cad last summer. I went to the claim
place, they gave me a couple of body shops, went to one that jerked me
around, went to another that said they would do it for the price. I
think I got a check from the adjuster for whatever amount, held on to
it. Went to get the car, they had just sprayed a used door, left a few
dings and dents visible. WTF? Made them re-do it after playing
go-between with the adjuster (I want a new door, not a POS used one that
looks like a used one) and the body shop (they paid us to put on a used
door) -- got the used door redone, dings filled, resprayed. I guess it
looks OK but it needs to be adjusted a bit now, which the shop said they
would do if I brought it by. I think I just gave the check to the shop,
never cashed it or paid them from my money.
It depends on how the ins guy figures the cost of fixing it -- new door,
used door, fix existing door, etc. Any more than that you might have to
exert yourself a lot, although after calling the ins co directly they
told me their goal was to make me happy within the constraints of
putting a lot of money into an 11 yr old car (which is/was in excellent
condition), which I guess is reasonable.
Squeaky wheel, grease...
--R
John Robbins wrote:
Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI...
So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside
the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car)
could catch them.
So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes*
The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday,
they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body
shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it
up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a
check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably
going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over.
The insurance company is Progressive.
Also, could I take the money, and find a used door?
Thanks!!
John
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Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
Really pisses me off how these lowlifes won't do the damn job that they are
getting paid to do. And when u complain they give u attitude.
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On Jan 6, 2010, at 11:31 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote:
Long time ago {40+ years}, I used to work at a body shop to pay tuition. Hard
to believe how bad 'new' parts were when they came in, full of dent and dings
due to shipping. Door skins were amongst the worse. They had to be prepped
prior to painting. Much of the door hardware would have to be RR, lots of
things to go wrong here!
A 'used' body part was usually straight when we got it. It was the same age as
the car. It fitted 100%.
Today, when you buy 'new' parts, you will probably be supplied knock-off parts
that are real crap.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:54:51 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
I had a door fixed on the 98 Cad last summer. I went to the claim
place, they gave me a couple of body shops, went to one that jerked me
around, went to another that said they would do it for the price. I
think I got a check from the adjuster for whatever amount, held on to
it. Went to get the car, they had just sprayed a used door, left a few
dings and dents visible. WTF? Made them re-do it after playing
go-between with the adjuster (I want a new door, not a POS used one that
looks like a used one) and the body shop (they paid us to put on a used
door) -- got the used door redone, dings filled, resprayed. I guess it
looks OK but it needs to be adjusted a bit now, which the shop said they
would do if I brought it by. I think I just gave the check to the shop,
never cashed it or paid them from my money.
It depends on how the ins guy figures the cost of fixing it -- new door,
used door, fix existing door, etc. Any more than that you might have to
exert yourself a lot, although after calling the ins co directly they
told me their goal was to make me happy within the constraints of
putting a lot of money into an 11 yr old car (which is/was in excellent
condition), which I guess is reasonable.
Squeaky wheel, grease...
--R
John Robbins wrote:
Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI...
So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside
the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car)
could catch them.
So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes*
The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday,
they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body
shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it
up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a
check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably
going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over.
The insurance company is Progressive.
Also, could I take the money, and find a used door?
Thanks!!
John
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Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
I second that. About 5 years ago a shelf broke in my garage at about 4 in
the morning and a large tool box slid into the front fender of wife.gov's 96
Volvo 850. Left the perfect imprint of the tool box. I ordered a new
fender - which showed up looking pretty bad. Body guy fixed the old fender
vs. using the replacement. On the flip side - Prices on these replacement
parts are sure dirt cheap - and the quality reflects the price.
On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 10:31 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote:
Long time ago {40+ years}, I used to work at a body shop to pay tuition.
Hard to believe how bad 'new' parts were when they came in, full of dent and
dings due to shipping. Door skins were amongst the worse. They had to be
prepped prior to painting. Much of the door hardware would have to be RR,
lots of things to go wrong here!
A 'used' body part was usually straight when we got it. It was the same age
as the car. It fitted 100%.
Today, when you buy 'new' parts, you will probably be supplied knock-off
parts that are real crap.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:54:51 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
I had a door fixed on the 98 Cad last summer. I went to the claim
place, they gave me a couple of body shops, went to one that jerked me
around, went to another that said they would do it for the price. I
think I got a check from the adjuster for whatever amount, held on to
it. Went to get the car, they had just sprayed a used door, left a few
dings and dents visible. WTF? Made them re-do it after playing
go-between with the adjuster (I want a new door, not a POS used one that
looks like a used one) and the body shop (they paid us to put on a used
door) -- got the used door redone, dings filled, resprayed. I guess it
looks OK but it needs to be adjusted a bit now, which the shop said they
would do if I brought it by. I think I just gave the check to the shop,
never cashed it or paid them from my money.
It depends on how the ins guy figures the cost of fixing it -- new door,
used door, fix existing door, etc. Any more than that you might have to
exert yourself a lot, although after calling the ins co directly they
told me their goal was to make me happy within the constraints of
putting a lot of money into an 11 yr old car (which is/was in excellent
condition), which I guess is reasonable.
Squeaky wheel, grease...
--R
John Robbins wrote:
Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI...
So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside
the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car)
could catch them.
So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes*
The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday,
they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body
shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it
up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a
check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably
going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over.
The insurance company is Progressive.
Also, could I take the money, and find a used door?
Thanks!!
John
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Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
The anecdotal evidence is that progressive is not likely to pay for a proper repair, even with a used door, or bondo. Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car) could catch them. So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes* The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday, they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over. The insurance company is Progressive. Also, could I take the money, and find a used door? Thanks!! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
I had someone with Progresssive plow into the side of one of my limos at an intresection on a motorcycle. I was fairly pleased with Progressive - but on the flip side thier adjuster had never touched a limo before, so they just did what my body guy reccomeneded - which even i thought was a little over the top. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 11:17 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: The anecdotal evidence is that progressive is not likely to pay for a proper repair, even with a used door, or bondo. Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car) could catch them. So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes* The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday, they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over. The insurance company is Progressive. Also, could I take the money, and find a used door? Thanks!! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
I did for driver's door on my 91 126 'bout 14 years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:36 AM Subject: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car) could catch them. So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes* The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday, they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over. The insurance company is Progressive. Also, could I take the money, and find a used door? Thanks!! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
I got used door, and LF fender, after deer hit, prepared them myself, body shop painted them, 'replaced 'em myself, they look new. I was far from getting rich, but I did have some ins. money left. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 1:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question I did for driver's door on my 91 126 'bout 14 years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:36 AM Subject: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car) could catch them. So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes* The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday, they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over. The insurance company is Progressive. Also, could I take the money, and find a used door? Thanks!! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
I would get several estimates before going to see their adjuster. John Robbins wrote: Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car) could catch them. So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes* The claims guy says I take it to the local adjuster this Thursday, they'll put a price on the damage, and cut me a check. If the body shop I take it to disagrees on the price, they are supposed to take it up with the insurance. I don't know if I want them to write me a check on Thursday... I just worry it won't be enough (I'm probably going to need a new door), and then I'm going to get screwed over. The insurance company is Progressive. Also, could I take the money, and find a used door? Thanks!! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question
John, I doubt they are going to have to replace the door to fix it, worse case only the door skin Most likely they will be about to pull the dent out just fine and repaint it. John Robbins wrote: On 1/6/2010 9:41 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: How big was this rock? Did it have a name as in Plymouth Rock? There is a fist sized dent... it wasn't some little itty bitty rock. Need a new door? Was the one on the car 'new'? You expectations are too high, you are supposed to be 'made whole', not rich Uhhh... it didn't have a dent in it. To be 'made whole' I don't want a bunch of bondo 1.5 thick on the car. BTW, I don't want to be made rich, I was just curious about the used door thing. The nearest dealer is two hours away, and I really don't want to fool with getting the car there and back for the body work. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
