Mustangs damaged from derailed train

[BlackandBlue]

No derailment here, but this doesn't buff out.

Watching that metal roof fold up is oddly satisfying.

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[bankyf]

This may vary by state, but I believe the dealer can repair these with no obligation to inform the buyer and there would likely be no carfax record either.

 

[ORRadtech]

This may vary by state, but I believe the dealer can repair these with no obligation to inform the buyer and there would likely be no carfax record either.

Exactly true. Some states the limit is a percentage of value. Indiana for example is 4% of value with no obligation to report.
Some states have a fixed dollar amount that cannot be exceeded. In Georgia total unreportable damage is 5% but if any paint repairs exceed $500 they must be reported.
I really think that people would be surprised hoe many "new" cars have had repairs.
I certainly don't think the car's pictured here would Met disclosure thresholds.

 

[ORRadtech]

Since the OP is in Arizona the limits are 3% of value. Except for glass, tires and bumpers. Those 3 things do not require disclosure as long as they are replaced with OEM components.

 

[Blue Flame Raptor]

The real question is if anyone is gonna get a good paint match on that mischievous purple

 

[JCN]

Retired from NS after almost 40 years, those vehicles on rail transport are most definitely tied down. If you ever watched switching operations or the hump yard you would understand an unsecured car would be totaled without any derailments!

 

[roket]

Since the OP is in Arizona the limits are 3% of value. Except for glass, tires and bumpers. Those 3 things do not require disclosure as long as they are replaced with OEM components.

guessing that means the EcoBoost will not need a disclaimer, then, a new deck lid and fixing the 2 dents will probably be less than $1100 (it's MSRP is $36,485.00). the Mach 1 sold hours after it got to the dealer and didn't even get cleaned before the customer saw it and saw the damage

 

[2021 Mach 1]

My dealer got 2 Mustangs in today, both had front and rear damage, transporter drivers say it's because of the derailed train earlier in the month.

The damage happened to Mischievous Purple Mach 1 and EcoBoost

Ford dealer will sell those as new. Mine had scratched dashboard, dinged rear diffuser, and edge of windshield shaved off. Ford, Quality is Job 1

 

[Mike Pfeifer]

This kind of transport damage is usually covered by the manufacturer, so long as they are notified within a certain amount of time. What the dealer does with that money though is anyone’s guess (I have an idea what happens to it.)

 

[roket]

Ford dealer will sell those as new. Mine had scratched dashboard, dinged rear diffuser, and edge of windshield shaved off. Ford, Quality is Job 1

unfortunately, yeah. i think that vehicles damaged in transport should be required to have it disclosed even if fixed or minor

 

[KeyLime]

Retired from NS after almost 40 years, those vehicles on rail transport are most definitely tied down. If you ever watched switching operations or the hump yard you would understand an unsecured car would be totaled without any derailments!

Here's one where they didn't do a good job of securing the vehicles. Go to 4:30 for the start of the fun. An emergency stop where the cars on the auto racks rolled bulging the forward facing doors.

One of the commenters mentioned that some loaders are now using chocks instead of chains and chock jumping occurs. Not sure if that's a guess or an informed comment.

I saw this while waiting for delivery of my Mustang. Did leave me with a warm fuzzy, that's for sure.

 

[JCN]

I've never heard of cars being chocked and I'm surprised any RR would allow it unless they scored a strong "not responsible for damages" contract. I guess anything to save a dime.

 

[TexasRebel]

Retired from NS after almost 40 years, those vehicles on rail transport are most definitely tied down. If you ever watched switching operations or the hump yard you would understand an unsecured car would be totaled without any derailments!

 

[ice445]

Nobody listens to that, it's like UPS handling boxes that say "FRAGILE" on them lol

 

[WD Pro]

Nobody listens to that, it's like UPS handling boxes that say "FRAGILE" on them lol

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