a guy ran his red light and smashed into my car destroying the left front suspension, lights, etc. no fault of mine.
as you all can imagine, I am heartbroken and depressed. collision center says it will take at least a month. I hope my baby comes back to me the same. I'm so sad.
thought I'd seek some solace in this forum.

 

I'm so sorry that happened. The other's driver's insurance should cover for you, but they never take into account the loss of value that a car takes with a ding on the CarFax.
My condolences, friend.

 

true. the other guy didn't have insurance.
also, I was leasing the car so at least don't have to worry about the carfax aspect
thanks

 

I am also very sorry. I do know how it feels to have your new pride and joy damaged by an idiot. I have a hard view about punishment for the guilty.
Larry

 

Yes, the lease certainly lessens that worry, but still sorry you will be without for so long. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

 

That really sucks

 

Ugh. That definitely sucks. Really glad you are ok though. Cars, as important as they are to us, can be replaced.

 

+1. At least you are unharmed. My condolences to you.

 

X2!

 

That hurts to look at. Glad you are not injured. Cars can be replaced.

 

So sorry to hear your about your accident. At least the car leased. If you owned it outright you should have tried to get it written as aluminum doesn't flex back.

 

horrible....and an uninsured driver....

 

Solace you seek and solace you shall receive! So sorry for your loss. It's times like these when more medieval punishment should exist for uninsured drivers.

 

Damn that sucks! I know how you must feel. As long as you're not injured is the most important thing. The car can be fixed. Good luck.

 

I'm so sorry this happened to you. What a shame. But as others have said, you're ok and that's what really matters.

 

Bummer dude, major bummer! Very sorry. Yes, uninsured idiots should be severely punished...somehow!

 

Over the years (40+) in 3 such instances, GEICO has gone after miscreants that were uninsured and the company prevailed each time. I got my deductible returned. If all insurance companies were that diligent, uninsured drivers might not be so prevalent. (Thank you, Warren).

 

Curious how GEICO got blood from a turnip?

Sorry OP. I think the lack of insurance adds insult to injury

 

Apparently, the states of Maryland and Minnesota will seize bank accounts and garnishee wages based on court judgments, and Geico will file those cases since they are infrequently defended and the courts have no patience with uninsured motorists either. Other insurers do not appear to be so aggressive.

 

Ouch, poor car, but as others have said I'm glad you're physically ok. (I hope so anyway as you didn't mention any injury.) Fortunate about being leased too.

I never understand why uninsured drivers are not extra careful when driving to avoid being caught? I hope there is some sort of criminal record that will be persued by the courts/your insurers for them even if they can't get financial redress. If someone is that bad at driving then it should be made even harder for them to do so.

In my last shunt I was rear-ended in my XJ by someone following too close and too fast. When I got over the initial shock of "what the heck was that?" I got out the car and was susprised how calm I was. I always assumed I would get angry in a situation like that when it is so easily avoidable but instead the first thing that came into my mind was "at least it is metal and plastic not flesh and bone". Keep that mindset and the stress of dealing with the repairs and the insurance company is a lot less. Statistically we are all going to be involved in collisions at some point. If yours is one you can walk away from you've done alright.

It's always hard to know exactly what has happened under the obvious visible damage in shunts like that so please do post back with the end result. It is useful to know how the cars respond to this sort of damage.