Fender bender-minimal damage- advice

[cerbomark]

How do you determine a reasonable amount?

it s more of an art than a science (within reason)...

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[sdskinner73]

it s more of an art than a science (within reason)...

Thanks. I have zero experience here so no clue what to expect, just don’t want to accept some nonsense. But I don’t know what would be nonsense and what wouldn’t.

 

[cerbomark]

when I did my negotiating they said $3500 diminished value, I said no, it s too low on a brand new $50K truck , they said damage was minor ($10K BILL!). Grill bumper etc etc... I said $7500 seems more in line, they offered $5K as a finial offer, I accepted. Traded truck in. never hit car fax when I had it.

 

[cerbomark]

Thanks. I have zero experience here so no clue what to expect, just don’t want to accept some nonsense. But I don’t know what would be nonsense and what wouldn’t.

don t accept anything now, get it fixed and get all the bills paid. then you can follow up on diminished value (if at all).

 

[sdskinner73]

when I did my negotiating they said $3500 diminished value, I said no, it s too low on a brand new $50K truck , they said damage was minor ($10K BILL!). Grill bumper etc etc... I said $7500 seems more in line, they offered $5K as a finial offer, I accepted. Traded truck in. never hit car fax when I had it.

That’s a dream situation LOL. I have no plans to get rid of the car, and if I did, it would be private. The GTs are easy enough to sell on your own in my experience. Appreciate the info!

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