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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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it was raining and got rear ended on the 210. he said he had no insurance and license was suspended. he gave me all his info and number and after they towed his car, i took him in my car to a body shop that all my buddies go to called newtech on san fernando. anyway long story short the estimate came out to 3500ish with a new rear bumper, nismo apron, fender repair, paint, and a new so-3 tire. they have all his info in terms of his id card copied on file and his number/ address. I felt sorry for the guy since his car was totally messed up so i didnt report it. what other steps should i take to feel a little more uneasy?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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I have a bad feeling in my Gut about this.....

I think I'll go thr............ Wups !

Cheers Amy -
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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your screwed sorry dude.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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oh lord.... did you call the police and got a case#?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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there is a reason his license was suspended.

I fell for the same thing a few years back and I ended up getting sued. Fortunately my insurance company went after the guy got him.

If someone doesn't have a license or insurance and is still driving he needs to go to jail.

Hope it works out for the best and he comes through and thank you for being a decent person, I hope it'll pay off for you
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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he put a 1250 deposit today. i think hes good for it. but i have his info just in case.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Very sorry to hear about the accident. I would contact your insurance ASAP (hope you have good uninsured motorist coverage) unless this guy can cough up the dough right away. There must be a reason that he does not have any insurance...
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gimpster621
he put a 1250 deposit today. i think hes good for it. but i have his info just in case.
I hope it was in Green U.S.D. and not a check..... ??

Cheers Amy -

I carry a camera to document the incident.. Did you perhaps take a photo or two? Insurance Co. said photo's were a good thing..

Last edited by AmyCroft; May 22, 2006 at 07:48 PM. Reason: One more thing
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gimpster621
I felt sorry for the guy since his car was totally messed up so i didnt report it.
you'd better go pray that he had some honesty left, and gave you the right information.
you feeling sorry for that guy is natural, but you should've called police.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AmyCroft
I hope it was in Green U.S.D. and not a check..... ??

Cheers Amy -
he paid the bodyshop today and i was there with him.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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happened to me once as well... felt bad for the girl but thats what happens when you're uninsured. i know how you feeling but in the end, it wasnt your fault.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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yea man make sure he is good for it. Bc you might feel sorry for him now. But you will feel even sorry"er" when your car isnt fixed and he is no where to be contacted....Good luck!
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gimpster621
he put a 1250 deposit today. i think hes good for it. but i have his info just in case.
nice, seems like you are a nice guy and things are working out for you!
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Felt sorry for him? Are you nuts? There's a reson he has no license. Come on man, get a grip. Happened to me 6 months after I had my Z.

Get A Lawyer, Now!!!

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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Danny, just make sure you're on his case.. keep him on a short leash. I agreed with the rest of the guys that you should of called the cops but I also know what you mean about having sympathy.... fight it.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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damn, sorry to hear about that! Hope you're OK and not too sore

LMK if you still need that single 275/35/19 tire, I know it's not a cheap tire, I can get you the S03's for $290 each or BFG KDW2's for $240 each.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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shoulda gotten a police report, no point feeling sorry for the person whether they pay it without insurance or insurance company pays for it you car is gonna be fixed im pretty sure you dont want it to come out of your own pocket. My accord got hit 6 months ago didn't file a police report the guy turned around and tried to claim i hit him.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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Sympathy isn't going to feed you, and it certainly won't fix your car.


ALWAYS get a police report.

I could tell you horror stories about people who've gotten screwed by "uninsured" motorist. I even know someone who had his car totalled by a girl with a razor cell phone in a brand new honda. She gave out fake info and disappeared. Now he has to walk everywhere.


If this person was honest, THEY WOULD OF HAD INSURANCE AND A DRIVER'S LICENSE. The fact that they don't is paramount evidence that they are in fact, dishonest.



P.S. I am glad you got lucky and the guy actually dropped 1250k. What I want to know is, if he has the cash to just drop as payments, why does he not have insurance, and why does he not have a license?

I do not believe in coincidence like this.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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thx for all ure thoughts. im going to call tomarrow to see the status
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