Well, it happened and I'm wondering what other people's experience is with doing a buyback w/ accident damage(more than superficial IMO), particularly recently.
My situation:
2013 4dr Golf w/ just over 50k miles; bought 4/2014 w/ 4300 miles and I'm the second owner. It has been registered and insured the entire time since then. Buyback offer complete and in hand for just over $23k(16k+restitution). Appointment is scheduled for early next month.
The accident happened a week ago, I rear ended someone. I'll try to update with a picture, but the damage is what I would call fairly significant: bumper pushed down(hit an SUV), hood buckled back, AC condenser and radiator pushed back, radiator support bars bent, both fenders buckled - passenger door doesn't open very wide but driver does, etc.
The car is "drivable" in that it steers and the brakes work and I could certainly drive it to the dealer for the appointment but it's not really what I would call drivable/safe otherwise. I drove it home the 4-5 miles from the accident and other than hood bent up and blocking more of my view than is optimal, it drove fine at slower speeds(<=35pmh).
Insurance was notified and an adjuster did come out to my house and do an estimate and it's $3700. So, it's not totaled and the title is clean - that's the good news.
So, what is the tidclub hive wisdom on this situation? What are my chances driving it up as is(trying to keep a straight face) and have them accept it? If they don't, anyway to argue/appeal then and there or is it a drive away and fix it and try to make another appointment scenario?
Thanks in advance for any and all input!
My situation:
2013 4dr Golf w/ just over 50k miles; bought 4/2014 w/ 4300 miles and I'm the second owner. It has been registered and insured the entire time since then. Buyback offer complete and in hand for just over $23k(16k+restitution). Appointment is scheduled for early next month.
The accident happened a week ago, I rear ended someone. I'll try to update with a picture, but the damage is what I would call fairly significant: bumper pushed down(hit an SUV), hood buckled back, AC condenser and radiator pushed back, radiator support bars bent, both fenders buckled - passenger door doesn't open very wide but driver does, etc.
The car is "drivable" in that it steers and the brakes work and I could certainly drive it to the dealer for the appointment but it's not really what I would call drivable/safe otherwise. I drove it home the 4-5 miles from the accident and other than hood bent up and blocking more of my view than is optimal, it drove fine at slower speeds(<=35pmh).
Insurance was notified and an adjuster did come out to my house and do an estimate and it's $3700. So, it's not totaled and the title is clean - that's the good news.
So, what is the tidclub hive wisdom on this situation? What are my chances driving it up as is(trying to keep a straight face) and have them accept it? If they don't, anyway to argue/appeal then and there or is it a drive away and fix it and try to make another appointment scenario?
Thanks in advance for any and all input!
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