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Originally Posted by hcoles
I assume the Dodge PU was what hit you.
I tend to give pickups a wide berth (double defensive driving efforts) and Dodge PUs more than the usual PU. Call me biased. Good you are OK. I hit a dear on one head light - by the time I got all panels repainted in the front to match the total was only $11k. I forgot how much the ins. co. picked up - most of it. The ins. co. didn't want me to use my selected shop - took weeks and a number of phone calls and meetings to finally get them to agree to the repair est. provided by my shop.
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Yes it was the Dodge. I always try to be extra careful and watch out for the other guy but I think this was unavoidable.
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Originally Posted by manbridge 74
Bummer. Look on the bright side though. At least you weren’t in a 356!
I’ve started using old cycle tricks to stay alive. Bright lights in the daytime, toggling lights when I see someone who might be turning left, left foot resting lightly ON the brake pedal whenever it’s not on the clutch (used to be right two fingers on the cycle), hitting brakes a few times when people close from behind at a light, revving loud engine at light when I sense someone behind is texting....etc
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Good tips, especially about the high beams during daylight. If and when I get the car back I'll definitely take these to heart.
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Originally Posted by RSBob
Glad the OP came out of the accident healthy and hope that the repairs don’t go into the structure. Hope the other driver was insured. Keep your parts, the install will just be delayed a bit.
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Thank you, sir!
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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
I always try to be glass half full on such things. You'll need a headlight, might as well upgrade to H4s. Your bumper smile looks somewhat warped, good time for a new one. The front valence looks tweaked, good opportunity to delete your fogs. Front bumper is damaged, good opportunity to upgrade if desired. If the fuse box is damaged, good time to upgrade to a modern blade style box. Obviously the situation isn't ideal, but try to find the positives!
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My blood type is B-positive, so that's the outlook I usually take in life
Have to wait on the police report to be filed (should be available Tuesday) and then I can get things rolling with the insurance.