New Owners Nightmare
07-06-2006 | 12:27 AM
#11
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Member
Joined: 07-05-2006
Posts: 46
From: West/NW Texas
Originally Posted by courthousedeb
to chevyhhr.net...the best HHR forum on the internet. Sorry to hear that your first post here had to be telling us about some uninsured dipstick rear ending your new car...that definitely is the pits.
I got a small dent in the hood of my Orange HHR after I had it a couple months and they had to repaint, restripe and clear coat the hood and the paint matched perfectly. I took it to a Chevrolet dealer, which cost me a little more than a couple of the very good body shops in town, but to me it was worth it...since it's a brand new car. I'm sure since you have worked with these folks before and have been pleased with their work, everything will be just fine. Sounds like you're in very capable hands.
BTW...I was in the insurance business for about 15 years and they will take care of you just like jayras stated. You'll be out your deductible for a bit, but at least your car will be repaired. I don't know what the laws are in your state, but you might check with your Motor Vehicle Department. Here in Colorado, we are required to file a report with them for every accident and if it is shown that you do not have insurance, your license is revoked and stays that way until you file an SR22. If you don't know anything about this, please let me know and I'll search for the information for you.
07-06-2006 | 01:21 AM
#13
Member
Joined: 07-01-2006
Posts: 44
From: Burbank
feel your pain
I too was riding the high of my new HHR, after scoring such a great deal with the 0% and all, and a day and a half later, I was rear ended too. Luckily, the young lady who hit me, was honest and quick in resolving the matter. I had it estimated, $940 incl. tax, and she paid me cash. The body shop I'm having it done at, does all of the body work for the dealership I purchased the car so I'm confident in their work. Sorry to hear about your dinger!!
07-06-2006 | 01:36 AM
#14
Senior Member
Joined: 02-13-2006
Posts: 98
From: las vegas
some one hit our truck in a parking lot the first night we had it, we literaly drove it from the dealership to the grocery store. it was just a door scratch and cost us $740.00 to fix it ! and 2 weeks later someone dented our hood, beleived to be kids running by and jumping across it and the estimate is $450.00 to fix the dent or $550 to fix the dent and 2-tone the car, we havent fixed the hood dent yet cant decide what color would look good with sport red met. for the 2 tone.
07-06-2006 | 08:14 AM
#15
Senior Member
Joined: 06-26-2006
Posts: 322
From: Hochspeyer Germany
Sorr to hear of your troubles. Just make sure that the body shop you use guarantees their work. Do some research on them before you hand their keys over.
cschhr06- Is that a Caliber in your Avatar??? I REALLY wanted one of those (I'm a Dodge guy), but I just didn't care for it as much as I was hoping I would.
cschhr06- Is that a Caliber in your Avatar??? I REALLY wanted one of those (I'm a Dodge guy), but I just didn't care for it as much as I was hoping I would.
07-06-2006 | 10:02 AM
#16
Senior Member
Joined: 06-03-2006
Posts: 122
From: Tennessee
I can feel your pain, when I got my HHR my other half got a new Silverado 4 door extra cab PU in Sport red. Yesterday we got up to find someone had keyed the whole left side of it. This is his first brand new vehicle and he is fit to be tied. Haven't even made the first payment yet.
07-06-2006 | 12:10 PM
#18
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Joined: 04-19-2006
Posts: 5,065
From: Arvada CO
Originally Posted by cpendlay
I can feel your pain, when I got my HHR my other half got a new Silverado 4 door extra cab PU in Sport red. Yesterday we got up to find someone had keyed the whole left side of it. This is his first brand new vehicle and he is fit to be tied. Haven't even made the first payment yet.
You know...some people just suck. 
To the jealous lowlife who did this...
Don't let us catch you...cuz we're ready for you.
Sorry to hear about this...I'm sure he's fit to be tied...to say the least.
To the jealous lowlife who did this...
Don't let us catch you...cuz we're ready for you.
Sorry to hear about this...I'm sure he's fit to be tied...to say the least.
07-06-2006 | 03:37 PM
#19
Senior Member
Joined: 01-27-2006
Posts: 320
From: Dublin, California
Well, it is obvious that the HHR's are "awesome" to look at. 
And in a likety-split, those folks behind you, 
oohhing and aahhhing at your beautiful slick looking HHR, return to earth from that dream daze, and BAMM...right into your rear bumper....
What a bummer....
I hate it when folks drive up real close behind me...
And in a likety-split, those folks behind you, oohhing and aahhhing at your beautiful slick looking HHR, return to earth from that dream daze, and BAMM...right into your rear bumper....What a bummer....
I hate it when folks drive up real close behind me...
