Bad Luck: Part 2: The Sequel

I had my car back 4 solid days from the shop after the hit and run accident. I’m starting to think she’s cursed or I am

Driving to work a day after a previous days snow storm, a large piece of ice fell off a truck and landed in my lane. (Think, that large ice that accumulates behind a wheel from driving around in inclement weather). Roughly 10-12” tall. I didn’t have time to stop and no where to swerve and unfortunately had to run it over. I didn’t think much until the myriad of Christmas tree lights illuminated the dash.

I pull over to asses the damage as the temp gauge starts to climb and I immediately turn the car off. It was towed to a nearby VW dealership (free roadside assistance) to be assessed. At that time I thought it was just a Radiator and was hoping to get off Cheap without consulting insurance. I was thinking I would fix the bumper and radiator myself with the $1k deductible.

I’m now working on another insurance claim as VW estimated over $6K in damages! Around $4k is mechanical to make it run and drive and the rest “cosmetic”.

Lip spoiler
Grill
Paint
Plastic skid plate cover
ACC module, calibration, and brackets
Radiator
Radiator hoses
Radiator core support (how it mounts to car)
AC Condenser
Intercooler
Labor

Seems kind of excessive since here’s the damages:

Bro, you gotta stop leaving the house.

That sucks. I hit a deer and a week later after getting back from the shop a piece of drywall flew off a truck and thrashed my front bumper.

The estimate seems a bit high but the ACC replacement with calibration alone can put you at your deductible. Technically “no fault” but back to back claims will most likely raise your rates. However, at $7,000, I guess that’s why we have insurance to begin with.

Fortunately it didn't take out your plastic oil pan.

Ouch, sorry to hear the bad news. Did you catch the truck's license plate or Company name and Unit number? I dispatch trucks, I know when debris falls off a truck technically they are liable for the damage to your vehicle.

If you have AAA try taking it to another dealer on a flatbed, or a VW shop you trust. Doesnt hurt to get another estimate at least.

I have a dash cam but can’t make out if it fell off a school bus or a truck. I was coming over a hill so it just slid out from one of the two.

I guess I don’t care about the estimate it’s gonna be over my $1k deductible so I’m just gonna get it fixed.

JC_451 said:

Bro, you gotta stop leaving the house.

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Haha for real!

torlige said:

Fortunately it didn't take out your plastic oil pan.

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I hear that. I’m buying that ECS skid plate ASAP.

sorry to hear that... (what kind of dash cam btw?). hopefully it helps with the claim

BlackGolfsMatter said:

sorry to hear that... (what kind of dash cam btw?). hopefully it helps with the claim

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Anker ROAV. It was early in the morning so even though it’s 1080p, it’s hard to make out what happened.

sorry dude, that sucks. I feel your pain.

Damn doesn’t seem like you can catch a break

Buguyed said:

I hear that. I’m buying that ECS skid plate ASAP.

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I have been waiting for confirmation that it fits on 7.5 R but they obviously cannot since there are no 7.5 R's available for sale in the US. They suggested I drive down to check but 20 hours is a bit far!

admiralackbar said:

I have been waiting for confirmation that it fits on 7.5 R but they obviously cannot since there are no 7.5 R's available for sale in the US. They suggested I drive down to check but 20 hours is a bit far!

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i don't see why it wouldn't the mk7.5 is not a completely new model, new dashboard, tail lights, some minor visual cues and the 7 speed dsg transmission is really the only difference