Re: [DML] Parking lot collision advice?

["Johnny Sawyer" <johnny.sawyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Joe, the first thing I would do is contact DMCH and send them photos of the
damage.  Have them send you an estimate for the repairs and that should be
that.

Reason is, the DeLorean is a classic and therefore has specific needs.  The
only way to ensure it will be restored back to it's former self, is to use
genuine DMC parts.  Tell them you're picky about your car and that nothing
else will do.

If the insurance company has a problem with that, remind them that it is
stanless steel and the next closest vendor to fix panels lives in the UK.

Good luck!

Johnny
5518
AZ-D


On 10/19/06, jpalatinus <jpalatinus@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   I just got back from a long day thought I would take the old D' to the
> grocery store. Its my daily driver and stays outside in my condo
> parking lot. I was getting ready to get in the car and I took a look
> at my windshield and see a little note saying, "I bumped your car,
> sorry". Luckily she left a name and phone number. I quickly grabbed
> my flashlight to assess the damage, and I almost cried, I couldn't
> believe all that could happen in a parking lot. the pics are present
> on the photoalbum "17167 vender bender" She must have been driving a
> really low car too. I don't know, its after midnight so I will call
> her tomorrow to work out the details. I've never had to work with an
> insurance company before over the D, but My plan is to request the
> driver's insurace and make a claim to her insurance company. I am
> sure they are going to try to have someone locally do something, and I
> worry that won't yield acceptable results. I know classic body shops
> could paint the fascia and take out "dings" but there is a fair crease
> in the quater panel now. If anyone else has had a simmilar incident
> or any advice regarding working with the insurance company to be sure
> it gets fixed properly, I would really like to hear it. (e-mail me
> off list if you have a lot to say) jpalatinus@xxxxxxxxx<jpalatinus%40gmail.com>
> Thanks
>
> Joe P.
> VIN 17167 6808
>
> 
>


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