Friend wrecked my car now what?
Date: Mon, 12/20/2010 - 00:22
Her insurance company said they will only process the claim as a secondary insurer and my provider will have to be a primary because the insurance follows the car not the driver - their exact words. I don't even want to call my insurance and ask because i suspect my rates will go way up and I have two teenagers in the house.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Hi! Welcome to the forums! Is your friend included in your insur
Hi!
Welcome to the forums!
Is your friend included in your insurance policy as driver? Have you given him any written permission to drive the car? If no, then you can sue him for the payment of damages. However, I would like to mention that being the car owner, it is your responsibility to bear the repairing cost. You can't avoid it.
A 1995 Escort with 200k miles is worth less than $500. Be thank
A 1995 Escort with 200k miles is worth less than $500. Be thankful (and hopeful) that nobody was hurt and move on. This is very off topic for a debt settlement forum thread.
Quote:But I really babied that car and it was running almost (co
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But I really babied that car and it was running almost (considering the age and miles) flawlessly. |
Even though it was flawless, it might be risky for you to drive it again. Remember, such cars bear a salvage title even when you consider them drivable. It's not worth spending for the repairs anymore.
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I don't even want to call my insurance and ask because i suspect my rates will go way up and I have two teenagers in the house. |
If you meet with an accident in the future, your insurance carrier may deny coverage.
I agree with Dan. Scrap the car, in everyone's eyes but yours,
I agree with Dan. Scrap the car, in everyone's eyes but yours, it's worthless. Spending $1000 or more to repair a car that's worth less than $500 is a waste. Have your friend pay you the amount of the estimate and use that money toward down payment for a new car.
You shouldn't have collision cover on a car that old. You scrap
You shouldn't have collision cover on a car that old. You scrap it.