HELP - Dealership wrecked car while in for maintenance - Page 3

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In reply to aggiedaniel06 • 4:28p, 5/9/17

AG

You should take that car to the next cars and coffee and end up as their next you tube hit.

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4:28p, 5/9/17

AG

The only issue I'd have with their plan is that you are always going to be adversarial if things are done to your satisfaction. I think the best way to go is to still file with your insurance company, have it repaired where you want, and let your insurance company pursue them through subrogation.

Yes, you'll be out you deductible initially, but based on your stated dealings with them in this thread, I wouldn't trust them very far. Unless things have changed since your last update, of course....

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In reply to Thriller • 4:46p, 5/9/17

AG

i think i'd do this. what happens if you aren't happy with their repair? will they honor any followup? what about warranty down the road?

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In reply to aggiedaniel06 • 6:34p, 5/9/17

AG

Did you contact BMW NA yet?

I would expect more than $1000 as a "goodwill gesture" from them above and beyond the diminished value claim.

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11:13a, 5/10/17

AG

I'd do the deal and get that the repair is warrantied by them and be done with this.

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12:12p, 5/10/17

AG

A repair for a cosmetic issue on a rapidly depreciating asset that won't show up on vehicle history plus $1k? Do the deal and put it behind you.

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1:58p, 5/10/17

AG

Filler would be a turn off for me, but not sure how much of a fight you're willing to stand.

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2:51p, 5/10/17

AG

Any reputable used car buyer is probably going to go around the car with a paint gauge before making an offer. I'm not sure how much they would deduct if they find the filler on the quarter panel. Maybe one of the car dealers on here can comment.

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In reply to GarlandAg2012 • 3:46p, 5/10/17

AG

This would be the main issue for me, too.

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In reply to GarlandAg2012 • 7:39p, 5/10/17

AG

GarlandAg2012 said:
Filler would be a turn off for me, but not sure how much of a fight you're willing to stand.

They are cutting and welding a section in. Do you think filler is not used when blending a piece into a body panel?

Good lord, y'all are being petty about routine practices..

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