Follow up on my 2019 Acura TLX….

[AjDale]

Well as some one you may know, I hit a large rock the size of a small boulder back in October. I took my car to the shop November 10th to start the process of getting repairs done. At that time my estimate for repairs was about $9,500. After a month and a half of waiting. I was thinking it would be done soon, I called the dealership and they just keep finding more items that need to be replaced and also told me they were waiting for my insurance adjuster to approve it.

They just released a new updated estimate and it has gone up from $9500 to $15,866. I think it’s safe to say they will be totaling my car. Just wish it didn’t take them so long to come to this conclusion.

In the end, it’s a blessing in disguise if they decide to total it. I still owed a significant amount on it as well as I was just sick of the payments.

Will find out today if it is totaled or if they wanna keep fixing it. The car is only valued at $12,000.

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

Sorry to hear about the vehicle woes.

Cars and trucks now are so expensive, the replacement parts and shop expenses have also risen through the roof in recent years.

I am currently dealing with a claim on my Ridgeline. A semi driving down the road without a latched gate pulled out in front of my and showered my new truck in rocks.

Insurance estimate showed $3500 +/-
The body shops estimate is $16,000 +

None of that is a surprise. Once the body shop (or dealership body department) digs into it they always find more.

Hoping for you that you end up with the conclusion you desire.

 

[CertifiedMike]

New year, new car, new start. Doesn't sound too bad to me.

 

[AjDale]

Well, it’s gone. It was an amazing car and I truly am grateful I was able to drive and own it for the 3.5 years that I've had it.

 

[xjtorc]

That’s wild it took so long. I don’t think I’ve ever waited longer than a week to get that news….not that I’ve totaled several cars or anything…errr uhhh…

So what’s next??

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

I don’t think I’ve ever waited longer than a week to get that news

Me either…

I also don’t drive anything worth insuring aside from liability

 

[Mike4xdriver]

Never take your car to a dealership for accident repairs unless you want to play the waiting game.

 

[xjtorc]

Never take your car to a dealership for accident repairs unless you want to play the waiting game.

Ah…that makes sense.

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

Wow. Sorry to hear they totaled it, but seems it doesn't take much these days to reach the "total loss" threshold on a car.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I'm glad to hear things are moving forward. I have had rentals. They are a nightmare.
You'll have a new car soon and all this mess behind you.
Any cars you've been looking at that you might go test drive?

 

[Mike4xdriver]

Wow. Sorry to hear they totaled it, but seems it doesn't take much these days to reach the "total loss" threshold on a car.

It's not these days, been that way for decades. More vehicles get totaled from cosmetic damage than any mechanical damage.
20 years ago my Alero got side swiped and they totaled it.

 

[Rocketzx1]

So

Well as some one you may know, I hit a large rock the size of a small boulder back in October. I took my car to the shop November 10th to start the process of getting repairs done. At that time my estimate for repairs was about $9,500. After a month and a half of waiting. I was thinking it would be done soon, I called the dealership and they just keep finding more items that need to be replaced and also told me they were waiting for my insurance adjuster to approve it.

They just released a new updated estimate and it has gone up from $9500 to $15,866. I think it’s safe to say they will be totaling my car. Just wish it didn’t take them so long to come to this conclusion.

In the end, it’s a blessing in disguise if they decide to total it. I still owed a significant amount on it as well as I was just sick of the payments.

Will find out today if it is totaled or if they wanna keep fixing it. The car is only valued at $12,000.

So uh, how’d ya hit this large rock? Were you day dreaming of bashing your rcs and tried to do it in your car?

 

[AjDale]

I plan on making my next vehicle a simple purchase. The way I see it, is that I just got out of 18K debt and don’t have to make $508 a month payments. So I’m going to be looking for something much cheaper payment wise and just cheaper all around.

I have a couple saved that I plan on looking at tomorrow or Saturday but I’m pretty hooked on this Honda Accord I have found. Still rocking the same 3.5L V6 engine, hopefully I can make it mine

 

[9x19]

I'd think you'd want more ground clearance this time around... unless the Honda has been jacked with tractor rims!

 

[AjDale]

New car purchase, I pick it up first thing in the morning.
2014 Honda Accord Crosstour 3.5L V6 4WD.

 

[CertifiedMike]

New car purchase, I pick it up first thing in the morning.
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I feel like my dog would trash that pretty, clean interior in no time!
It sure is a good looking car! Congrats!