Aftermath of a car accident...

[Chris]

We were in an accident on Sunday when an arl fella went through a red light and we slammed into him.

 

Anyway, it looks like our car has been written off. I'm in the US so I'm sure it'll be different, but what's everyone's experiences with getting decent value in order to replace their motor?

 

We bought a 2013 with 50k about five months ago, and I don't really feel like paying out more or downgrading. What have people experienced being able to get like for like in these situations?

 

Also, like most folks, we're paying the car off monthly. What happens with the settlement you get? How does that work with the outstanding amount on a car loan?

 

Pretty sure we're going to get fucked either way as this is America and it seems to be what happens, but any advice would be appreciated...

 

EDIT: 50k miles on the clock, not dollars paid. Sheeeet.

[TheHowieLama]

 

 

Pretty sure we're going to get fucked either way as this is America and it seems to be what happens, but any advice would be appreciated...

 

 

Pretty sure you are too. The value you get will not truly be what the car is worth.

 

That said, seeing as you are in America - how does your neck feel today?

[Trumo]

Are you a Republican and a member of the NRA? If so, then your options are to shoot the bastard or sue him for a ridiculous and disproportionately large sum of money.

 

If you're a normal person, then don't accept the first offer the insurance company make as they'll try and take the piss.

[Chris]

Pretty sure you are too. The value you get will not truly be what the car is worth.

 

That said, seeing as you are in America - how does your neck feel today?

 

Sore and I was diagnosed with a concussion yesterday too.

[cochyn]

Lawyer up, and insist on an Escalade and a prosthetic neck.

[Nelly-Szoboszlai]

Better Call Saul.

[TheHowieLama]

Sore and I was diagnosed with a concussion yesterday too.

 

Sure get a shark - actually there is probably one standing outside your door right now.

[Bjornebye]

Shoot his family.

[Furmedge]

You'll get paid for the metal, so the finance may well be short of being settled and you'll have to pay the difference.

[General Dryness]

Sore and I was diagnosed with a concussion yesterday too.

Where there's blame, there's a claim.

 

Brutha gon' get paid, muthafucka.

[dickie mint]

Was it Gene Hackman.

[General Dryness]

Was it Gene Hackman.

Yes, and he was driving a Citroen.

 

Thats the French Connection.

[Section_31]

Just be grateful you're not black, state troopers be capping your ass.

[TheHowieLama]

Just be grateful you're not black, state troopers be capping your ass.

 

He'd be dead already.

[Stouffer]

Are you both ok; that's the main thing hombre?

[TheHowieLama]

Agreed.

 

Wait, are you black?

[Liverpool lad]

Needs pictures this thread

[razor]

Have you ever picked your feet in Perkipsie?

[magicrat]

Needs pictures this thread

[Chris]

Are you both ok; that's the main thing hombre?

 

Not too bad thanks for asking mate. Has taken a bigger toll emotionally than I thought it would.

[Bjornebye]

Not too bad thanks for asking mate. Has taken a bigger toll emotionally than I thought it would.

Hope you're both ok fella

[razor]

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Tell them you had half a tonne of gold in the boot and when you crashed, the boot flew open and all the gold flew out and you don't know where it went. That'll work.*

 

 

 

 

*That definitely won't work

[Mook]

Is it just me or does 'Aftermath of a car accident' sound like the title for the new Belle & Sebastian album?

[General Dryness]

Is it just me or does 'Aftermath of a car accident' sound like the title for the new Belle & Sebastian album?

Also perfectly describes some of the crimes against humanity over on the breakfast thread.