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Originally Posted by fanaudical
It's been an interesting day of talking to the other driver's insurance, my insurance, and the body shop.
I viewed the frame damage today. Frame rails are minimally bent near the attachment point of the hitch and bumper support. Shop claims that Chrysler states that this can't be heated/straightened, that a replacement frame is the only option. I'm calling BS and seeking a second opinion tomorrow.
My insurance doesn't want to insure the vehicle unless it's "repaired by an authorized repair center", whatever that means.
Other driver's insurance is low-balling me on the vehicle valuation.
Fun times!
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Are you sure your neck isn't hurting? It's not uncommon for MVA pain to start 24-48 hours after the impact. Amazing how cooperative insurance can be when an injury is being considered. I am NOT advocating making anything up. But I am recalling from past history (1996) when I got rear ended and sustained a broken thumb and couldn't work in full capacity for a couple weeks, how cooperative the insurance company was. I did not sue for anything, but they were eager and happy to rebuild my <1 year old jeep at a cost of >$10k in repairs. I drove it for 12 more years and >150k miles. That shop did a great job!