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Insurance was looking for options like replacement or welding, but welding it wouldn't be covered by warranty
Totaling this car is total BS.Pete
What I didn't understand, if the car can be fixed for $8k, why is it totalled?
I am surprised no one has mentioned it yet, especially in this group, so I guess I will.....JB WELD IT ! Rick.
Finally ... some Guzzi owner thinking on WG , lately it seems as though we are over run with free spending HD and Ducati types Dusty
2001-2005 Honda Goldwings were recalled for frame cracks. The affected area was larger than the crack on the Corvette. Dealer mechanics either had to be certified welders or hire one to make the repair.
I was seriously thinking of getting this ( http://www.greychevrolet.com/VehicleDetails/new-2018-Chevrolet-Corvette-Stingray_Coupe_1LT-Port_Orchard-WA/3012122733#close) but after reading your post I am rethinking a nice C6 or C7 used version.
For the C7, we decided to go with aluminum rather than steel since aluminum can provide significant weight advantages,” said Ed Moss, Engineering Group Manager for Body Structure, as he pointed out the features of the shiny (clear-coated) aluminum chassis/passenger cell structure. “Our job was to choose the right material and part-production process for each function. In this case, we came up with a structure that includes 10 castings, 38 extrusions, 76 stampings, and three hydroformed parts,” the veteran Corvette frame engineer explained, sweeping his hand across the exhibit.
Exactly, My Wing was disassembled TIG'ed and all is fine.
They did not TIG a crack. They welded on a specially designed reinforcement.
LowRyter, Did you plastic dip that pretty Vette and it's coming off or is that a lot of shadows in that photo????
I had a very similar incident with my pickup. An illegal alien backed into my wife's truck and crushed the rear of the bed. He only had a Mexcio drivers license, couldn't speak English and wasnt the owner of the vehicle he was driving, it was registered in another state.Police gave us the insurance and owner of the offending truck. When I tried to collect from Insurance company of the owner, I was told the driver wasn't authorized to drive the vehicle and therefore, the Insurance company wasn't liable. Owner refused to return phone calls or letters sent, she was out of state. Tried small claims court, but judge told me ti cost too much due it being out of state.filed a claim with my insurance company, took it to the repair shop. Insurance estimated 2800 to fix, repair shop filed for 4200. Insurance prompted totaled my truck and offered to see it to me for 1200. The said the repair was more than the truck was worth. I was PO'd, it was as if I had been paying for coverage and the insurance could choose whether not they wanted to fix my truck or not, and they told me I had no choice.I filed a complaint with my State Insurance Commisisoner. After speaking with my insurance company supervisor, they agreed to pay the 2800 they were willing to pay, and let me keep the truck without a salvage title. if I rescinded my complaint with the insurance commisioner. Made a few concessions with the repair place and paid the difference.The damage to my truck was purely cosmetic, and I surely couldnt replace the truck for what they were offering. i promptly dropped all collision, and changed insurance companies. What really irritated me was I had been paying the premiums for over 10 years to the same company and they don't have to reduce premiums even though the value of the insured vehicle has gone down. Its a racket....Old head