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Iceddragon said:

I don't know, this is kind of what I want to avoid. He didn't put it back how it was, just pulled the big dent out and then pushed everything else around it down so it looks like a clean line

Thats kinda how you repair dents. If its done the traditional way, its even worse because they will just use body filler and paint. If you want the beam replaced, I think you are looking at a repair insurance wont pay for, and will cost 85% more than PDR or body work.

jc43089

Personally I would much rather have the dent pulled out and have all my original metal and paint. Once there is cutting, welding, and/or body filler it is only a matter of time before it starts to show. The A pillar is very complex and any work beyond PDR requires removing the windshield which introduces more risks of it not being reinstalled properly, broken clips on interior panels that would have to be removed etc. Paintless dent repair is not a shortcut repair. That being said the skill of the person doing it is important. That guy in the video fixing the roof rail seems to have done that at least a couple times...

suspenceful

Iceddragon said:

So I feel really self conscious about my music now lol I forget what I was listening too and its not playing anything when I watch it on my computer or phone, so that's weird.

Anyways, back to the point. I started a claim with my insurance and the adjuster will look at it Tuesday, I do have full coverage and there is no way they can tell me that was my fault when I have a video of it and the impact is on my side. So this should be comprehensive all the way through, and not my fault.
I was confused about what you meant by paintless dent removal, it sounded like this was a shop somewhere (like when you say take it to an autozone).
I am going to take the car into a body shop tomorrow at lunch and have them do their own estimate so I have something to compare it too, and with my big ass deductible maybe I'll just eat the hit myself and not deal with insurance rates at all.

Just some Still Dre, nothing to be ashamed about. Classic song.

I wish you the best of luck in this endeavor. Sadly, when I talked to my insurance agent, they said I will be partially at fault no matter what because I hit something and I was behind the wheel. Maybe you will have different results.

m42b32

suspenceful said:

I wish you the best of luck in this endeavor. Sadly, when I talked to my insurance agent, they said I will be partially at fault no matter what because I hit something and I was behind the wheel. Maybe you will have different results.

Yup, I think pretty much no matter what if you make a claim they raise your rates. I smacked a deer around two years ago and insurance totaled my e30, I now have an 'accident' on my record and my rates went up (and are still up, likely will be for a long time) even though It wasn't my fault since the deer came sprinting across the road. It was worth it for me because I got a good payout on the car even after buying it back. If your deductible is large enough that you'd be getting a grand or less to cover the repairs I would not make the claim and just pay it out of pocket. You can probably get a door and mirror in the right color used, and then PDR the A-pillar like others have mentioned. It will never be 'as new' again, but it'll be very close and after a little while you'll never notice it.

GunMetalGrey

^This
Wisconsin is an "at fault state" (tort system) and you are always somewhat responsible because you were there.

jc43089

It depends on insurance. I had a guy turn in front of me and totalled my Maxima and his insurance company just took total fault and paid me more than I expected with no questions asked. Also had my Volvo roll in a parking lot while I was in Wisconsin and hit another car and my insurance didn't go up even though they had to pay out to the other person and for a new headlight and bumper repair on my car. The cop doing the report was a little confused "so neither vehicle was occupied when the accident occurred?" I have USAA and they have been excellent.

suspenceful

jc43089 said:

It depends on insurance. I had a guy turn in front of me and totalled my Maxima and his insurance company just took total fault and paid me more than I expected with no questions asked. Also had my Volvo roll in a parking lot while I was in Wisconsin and hit another car and my insurance didn't go up even though they had to pay out to the other person and for a new headlight and bumper repair on my car. The cop doing the report was a little confused "so neither vehicle was occupied when the accident occurred?"

I doubt the deer's insurance agent is going to assume 100% fault for him/her.
Neither vehicle being occupied is what saved you there.

He can go through the process and see what happens, but at least he's better informed now. I've given my best advice based on my own personal experiences.

GunMetalGrey

suspenceful said:

I doubt the deer's insurance agent is going to assume 100% fault for him/her.

Looks like the deer's insurance agent is around for questioning this morning....

straight6pwr

personally, i wouldnt show your insurance that video unless they specifically fight you.

i could be off, since i wasnt there its hard to judge the circumstances and videos can be deceiving, but it looks like you didnt slow down when the deer came into view, only when it started running toward you, almost like you didnt see them standing there in the road

Iceddragon

Yeah I'm not showing it to anyone, that's why I asked you guys not to share it. I definitely saw it and turned my hazards on while showing down, I wish you could hear that instead of the music.

But thanks for all the advice, another new car thing to learn I guess

stealthbimmer

Iceddragon said:

Yeah I'm not showing it to anyone, that's why I asked you guys not to share it. I definitely saw it and turned my hazards on while showing down, I wish you could hear that instead of the music.

But thanks for all the advice, another new car thing to learn I guess

Yea, if you need to show it, remove the audio file.

You can clearly see you putting the hazards on in the reflection on the windshield, so you do have that going for ya.

GunMetalGrey

Iceddragon said:

Yeah I'm not showing it to anyone, that's why I asked you guys not to share it. I definitely saw it and turned my hazards on while showing down, I wish you could hear that instead of the music.

But thanks for all the advice, another new car thing to learn I guess

YouTube is a pretty bad place to put a video that you don't want to see.

patsbimmer1

GunMetalGrey said:

YouTube is a pretty bad place to put a video that you don't want to see.

You can put a video up private so no one can search it unless the link is shared.

suspenceful

GunMetalGrey said:

YouTube is a pretty bad place to put a video that you don't want to see.

It's not public (unlisted), but I see where you're coming from.

Iceddragon

So it turns out I did lower my deductible, and the adjuster said rates don't typically go up on deer hits. Total is going to be a little over $2400, car goes in next Tuesday and its going to take a week to fix it.

He found another pair of dents I didn't even notice across the rear door and fender. I guess the deer bounced. He's also going to completely replace the mirror for me and do the A pillar the full way instead of pdr.

With only paying $500 and getting a full new drivers side and my rates not going up, I think it makes sense to use insurance here. Only downside I see at first glance is 3 weeks before the car is back, and its getting cold... I might not get it back in time to have fun with it in the boost weather.

B C

Sounds like a good outcome. Its amazing the slightest of dents the bodywork guys can detect. One of my cars got rear ended and it blew my mind what miniscule ripples and such they pointed out on the quarter panels that I would have never detected

Iceddragon

Snap said:

Sounds like a good outcome. Its amazing the slightest of dents the bodywork guys can detect. One of my cars got rear ended and it blew my mind what miniscule ripples and such they pointed out on the quarter panels that I would have never detected

As long as they do a good job I'm happy with it. And the dent really is hard to see, he only noticed it because it makes a sharp line in the shop light reflection.

B C

I’d suggest getting a few good photos of the damage for when you sell the car in case a potential buyer asks about it. Then you can say “look, ya dickhead, tis merely a flesh wound”

Earl

Hopefully they blend the new paint in well. Don't want the car looking like kt belongs to Two Face=P

Jdesign

Earl said:

Hopefully they blend the new paint in well. Don't want the car looking like kt belongs to Two Face=P

Its a dark color, should be fairly easy to blend.

Iceddragon said:

So it turns out I did lower my deductible, and the adjuster said rates don't typically go up on deer hits. Total is going to be a little over $2400, car goes in next Tuesday and its going to take a week to fix it.

He found another pair of dents I didn't even notice across the rear door and fender. I guess the deer bounced. He's also going to completely replace the mirror for me and do the A pillar the full way instead of pdr.

With only paying $500 and getting a full new drivers side and my rates not going up, I think it makes sense to use insurance here. Only downside I see at first glance is 3 weeks before the car is back, and its getting cold... I might not get it back in time to have fun with it in the boost weather.

Do the A pillar the full way? You mean with body filler?

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