[pastoriusk2]

On my way to work, some guy decided to make a left turn from the middle lane into my car in an intersection that does not allow left turns.

I'm [][][][][][]g devastated. Luckily I wasnt hurt, but god damn. Had the car 2 weeks and now it'll never be the same. Anyone know any good body shops/mechanics on Long Island/NYC area?[?|]

 

[sleepyboy]

That's nothing too bad. It drives fine still right? If so then it's just sheet metal damage. But I understand where your coming from though.

 

[misfire]

ouch

 

[PratoN]

*cringes*

 

[Elizabeth]

Get the panel replaced not repaired. With a nearly new car, get the suspension thoroughly checked out. (Also go to a place that has the machines to check exact frame dimensions, and have it also checked out 100% They hit you so get a lawyer (and a neck brace!!) Get your car paid for at least. [cheers]

 

[ScallaDaBalla]

It looks like (luckily) the damage is concentrated to only one panel. If there is no other damage, alignment issues...

...at least the car wont be held up for very long.

I would have some choice words with the other driver... [hatchet]

So sorry to see!

 

[MotorcityJAX]

That's devastating, sorry man. Hopefully you get it fixed quick and back to new

 

[pastoriusk2]

it seems to drive ok, no weird vibrations, but the steering wheel is not straight anymore, the wheel had some scuf[][][]e, and there was a bit of damage to the rear bumper/panel also. The guy claimed full responsibility, we both have geico so they set me up with their auto express repair service. supposedly they gaurantee all repairs for the life of the vehicle, so even if they dont do it right I'll have that gaurantee to make them get it right, but hopefully I wont have to.

 

[feta_mgp]

Damn man, atleast it looks like from the few 2012s ive seen in pics with damage that they hold up very well to impact, so thats a plus.

 

[lscrx]

They hit you so get a lawyer (and a neck brace!!) Get your car paid for at least. [cheers]

And people wonder why car insurance is so expensive...

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[mikebontoft]

lovely.

might have knocked your toe alignment out, or bent the strut tower a bit... I know they will but make sure they do an alignment and obviously check for bent components/frame damage. it can all be done on the alignment machine if they're competent in its use.

 

[Craeshen]

just a thought on them holding up well too damage might it be the boron steel they used in the frame too make it lighter.

 

[Bill3rAIL]

The guy claimed full responsibility, we both have geico so they set me up with their auto express repair service. .

Forget Geico repair service! Bring it back to your Ford dealer that way you are almost guaranteed 100% OEM parts!

Geico will try to force you into their shop to save money, but I believe that you are not required to go there.

My last vehicle was backed into at a gas station when it was new, and I demanded OEM parts through my Auto Body Shop, and they could not argue because it was only two months old.

 

[Bill3rAIL]

They hit you so get a lawyer (and a neck brace!!) Get your car paid for at least. [cheers]

Not bad advise!

 

[Nickgt40]

Not bad advise!

 

[Edgar]

Forget Geico repair service! Bring it back to your Ford dealer that way you are almost guaranteed 100% OEM parts!

Geico will try to force you into their shop to save money, but I believe that you are not required to go there.

My last vehicle was backed into at a gas station when it was new, and I demanded OEM parts through my Auto Body Shop, and they could not argue because it was only two months old.

I would DEFINATELY get it repaired by Ford

 

[lscrx]

+1

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[Doug81]

Not bad advise!

When in doubt, insurance fraud is always the way to go.

 

[Nutty 5.0]

That sucks, but as mentioned, if its only what's seen, it appears like a fender and maybe fender inner liner, bumper cover (Hard to tell if its even damaged) and some paint. If you're capable with tools, you may be able to do the removal and install yourself and pocket the savings...

 

[lifocus]

Call Hassett Ford in Wantagh. I heard they do really good work,,,,