Hit and Run
01-24-2011, 07:50 AM
#1
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Hit and Run
DIdn't have a great weekend....
Some idiot in an F-150 backed into the Mustang last night. They hit it hard enough that it ripped the rear facia into 2 pieces and nearly split the bumper cover in 2 also. I already have a gt500 rear facia to put on when the weather gets warmer but anyone know where i can find a new bumper cover for cheap?
(I have a high deductable and can get the work done for cheap or do it myself so i think ill end up paying out of pocket. And I did file a police report, one of the guys that lives near me saw the truck speed away after hitting the car)
Some idiot in an F-150 backed into the Mustang last night. They hit it hard enough that it ripped the rear facia into 2 pieces and nearly split the bumper cover in 2 also. I already have a gt500 rear facia to put on when the weather gets warmer but anyone know where i can find a new bumper cover for cheap?
(I have a high deductable and can get the work done for cheap or do it myself so i think ill end up paying out of pocket. And I did file a police report, one of the guys that lives near me saw the truck speed away after hitting the car)
01-24-2011, 08:14 AM
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Unfortunately me thinks that you aren't going to find out who did it. Cops tend to take hit and run reports and throw them into the unused, old dusty filing cabinet.
Sorry to hear that though man
definitely sucks! I have no idea what a good bumper cover solution would be personally be i'm sure someone will chime in soon. Hang in there and hopefully everything gets figured out soon!
Sorry to hear that though man
definitely sucks! I have no idea what a good bumper cover solution would be personally be i'm sure someone will chime in soon. Hang in there and hopefully everything gets figured out soon!
01-24-2011, 09:11 AM
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I know right? Thanks for the wishes. If nothing else I have a 10% off parts through my dealer (coupon)... that'd help out if i do have to order the cover through Ford.
01-24-2011, 10:11 AM
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That sucks man! Ignorant people.
Due to having a 2011, there may not be many used bumpers out there. However, it wouldn't hurt to check your local Craigs list for those that may have modded there 2011 and changed out their bumper. Craigslist.com
Another would be a junk yard.....but i doubt they would have any.
Worth a try......
Good luck!
Due to having a 2011, there may not be many used bumpers out there. However, it wouldn't hurt to check your local Craigs list for those that may have modded there 2011 and changed out their bumper. Craigslist.com
Another would be a junk yard.....but i doubt they would have any.
Worth a try......
Good luck!
Last edited by kevinmalec; 01-24-2011 at 10:19 AM.
01-28-2011, 07:55 PM
#7
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Canada
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DIdn't have a great weekend....
Some idiot in an F-150 backed into the Mustang last night. They hit it hard enough that it ripped the rear facia into 2 pieces and nearly split the bumper cover in 2 also. I already have a gt500 rear facia to put on when the weather gets warmer but anyone know where i can find a new bumper cover for cheap?
(I have a high deductable and can get the work done for cheap or do it myself so i think ill end up paying out of pocket. And I did file a police report, one of the guys that lives near me saw the truck speed away after hitting the car)
Some idiot in an F-150 backed into the Mustang last night. They hit it hard enough that it ripped the rear facia into 2 pieces and nearly split the bumper cover in 2 also. I already have a gt500 rear facia to put on when the weather gets warmer but anyone know where i can find a new bumper cover for cheap?
(I have a high deductable and can get the work done for cheap or do it myself so i think ill end up paying out of pocket. And I did file a police report, one of the guys that lives near me saw the truck speed away after hitting the car)
If you have one way coverage insurance, you must have the other guys plate or you will be responsible for paying the deductible for your accident.
If you have full coverage and have the police report, then claim it through the insurance. Get it fixed at the dealer because you can repair it anywhere you like and that is by law. The best part is that , you premiums wont go up because there is no way you could have prevented that.
The insurance companies bank on the fact that you wont report the accident due to ignorance on your behalf, no pun intended. This way you get screwed and they get richer. I see far too many people get taken by corporations because they dont know the rules of the game. Any questions, feel free to ask my brotha ?
01-28-2011, 09:57 PM
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I just wanted to give you the heads up on the legalities of your accident. If you have full coverage and someone crashes into you and vacates the scene, you will not be held at fault and will not have to pay the deductible. You don't have to find the other party, that is the polices job. all you need is the police report. Trust me I been in the business for a while.
If you have one way coverage insurance, you must have the other guys plate or you will be responsible for paying the deductible for your accident.
If you have full coverage and have the police report, then claim it through the insurance. Get it fixed at the dealer because you can repair it anywhere you like and that is by law. The best part is that , you premiums wont go up because there is no way you could have prevented that.
The insurance companies bank on the fact that you wont report the accident due to ignorance on your behalf, no pun intended. This way you get screwed and they get richer. I see far too many people get taken by corporations because they dont know the rules of the game. Any questions, feel free to ask my brotha ?
If you have one way coverage insurance, you must have the other guys plate or you will be responsible for paying the deductible for your accident.
If you have full coverage and have the police report, then claim it through the insurance. Get it fixed at the dealer because you can repair it anywhere you like and that is by law. The best part is that , you premiums wont go up because there is no way you could have prevented that.
The insurance companies bank on the fact that you wont report the accident due to ignorance on your behalf, no pun intended. This way you get screwed and they get richer. I see far too many people get taken by corporations because they dont know the rules of the game. Any questions, feel free to ask my brotha ?
01-28-2011, 11:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,744
I just wanted to give you the heads up on the legalities of your accident. If you have full coverage and someone crashes into you and vacates the scene, you will not be held at fault and will not have to pay the deductible. You don't have to find the other party, that is the polices job. all you need is the police report. Trust me I been in the business for a while.
If you have one way coverage insurance, you must have the other guys plate or you will be responsible for paying the deductible for your accident.
If you have full coverage and have the police report, then claim it through the insurance. Get it fixed at the dealer because you can repair it anywhere you like and that is by law. The best part is that , you premiums wont go up because there is no way you could have prevented that.
The insurance companies bank on the fact that you wont report the accident due to ignorance on your behalf, no pun intended. This way you get screwed and they get richer. I see far too many people get taken by corporations because they dont know the rules of the game. Any questions, feel free to ask my brotha ?
If you have one way coverage insurance, you must have the other guys plate or you will be responsible for paying the deductible for your accident.
If you have full coverage and have the police report, then claim it through the insurance. Get it fixed at the dealer because you can repair it anywhere you like and that is by law. The best part is that , you premiums wont go up because there is no way you could have prevented that.
The insurance companies bank on the fact that you wont report the accident due to ignorance on your behalf, no pun intended. This way you get screwed and they get richer. I see far too many people get taken by corporations because they dont know the rules of the game. Any questions, feel free to ask my brotha ?