Hi guys

Got some really bad news, whilst driving in the rain on a motorway today the crossfire aquaplaned badly (ive had this before in this car) and hit a bridge before the central reservation, luckily my wife who was driving was unhurt but im thinking he's going to be write off.

Someone told me today that if the airbags deploy then insurance companies write the car off rather than risk some future lawsuit if replaced airbags dont function on a future crash.

Anyone have any knowledge of this?

Dont want to put him down as he's only done 14000miles

Ian

 

I am not an insurance adjuster, but the cost of replacing the airbags is extremely high. That may be the reason why the insurance companies will total car. The driver's steering wheel airbag cost around $1000. The door airbags are approximately $700. Plus when the door airbags deploy you need to replace the entire door panel which will cost tanother $7-$800. I have no clue how much the dashboard airbag would cost, although $7-$800 would probably be in the ballpark. Then of course you have the cost of replacing the dashboard itself. Not to mention all of the labor charges involved with any repairs associated with the airbags. Not mentioned the cost of a new bumper etc. etc. etc.


On the bright side is your car is totaled, and you are able to purchase it directly from the insurance company you can go on he ebay emboli most all of the airbags and put them in yourself along with the door pad.

Good luck

 

I'm sorry to hear about the accident but I'm glad your wife is alright. My advise is to send it on down the line and find a new one. I can tell you from experience that this car is expensive to fix and impossible to fix right.

 

Ian,
really sorry to hear about the car and really glad your wife is OK. I know all the panels etc are not cheap, my front bumper cost £1200 to replace and I am currently waiting 5 weeks for a rear bumper to arrive from the nearest place the US ! Cats are £850 each, I suspect that when you start adding everything up it will amount to quite a bit, and you are after me in the queue for a rear bumper ! With a car I had years ago I did negotiate with the insurance company, but my thoughts are if it is written off, get another one !

I'm really glad there was no injuries but must have been a bit of a shock.

 

Ian,
Thats realy bad news mate - hope you both OK and over the shock. Apart from the airbags, what panel damage etc is there? These cars often get written off uneccessarily due to ridiculouse repair quotes from main dealers, There is a great deal that can be done to put a car right. Speak to Jon Town, in this forum known as The bodyman he is an expert repairer of broken sports cars and can advise you on a way forward.
Good luck!
Steve

 

I would think, having talked to my local body shop in the past, the estimate for all bags would be closer to 6K $$$, plus the repair, which, hitting a bridge...I would guess it is total loss...glad your wife is safe...these cars are built very well, haven't heard of anyone getting seriously hurt from a crash in these cars yet...I know some guys from the Dragon meet last yrs totalled theirs on the way home...and walked away...I would be shopping now for another car...good luck my friend.....I should say a crash like that, not pulling out in front of a semi.....nothing will save you there...

 

Sorry to ear about the crossfire but thank goodness your wife is ok.

As a point of reference for you, my crossfire was sideswiped in front of the front wheels, no airbag deployment, just bumper, front quarter panel, hood damage, and tweaked frame...it was a write-off. Just over $16,000 in damages.

On a slightly better note, the insurance company gave me about $17,000 for it (base coupe)

...now I have an SRT-6

 

Thanks for your kind wishes guys, im concerned about two aspects:-

1. if i get it repaired it will show on HPI as a Cat damaged and be worth 30% less...

2. What the offer will be from the insurance company ! I still have outstanding finance on the car and im worried that the amount offered will be less than i owe due to the current market conditions, then what the heck will happen, i have to lose the car and carry on paying the finance till its cleared?

what a ball ache, i haven't seen the car so no pics to show you, i dont know if i want to go and see him in a half dead state better to remember it as it was, will need to get my illuminated sills back though!

ian

 

main thing is no-one is hurt which is a blessing...

providing they do not classify as a cat A or B write off you have the option to buy back the car break it and sell for spares (wheels/tyres, brakes, ENGINE!!!, gearbox proabably interior, ICE, glass, instrument panel, suspension and some body parts).

As far as repairing it goes from all I have heard I'd afraid it's pretty much a no-no price-wise

 

Hi Ian.

Sorry to hear of this but as UK Steve said, my business is accident repairs (www.ewelmecoachworks.com). If I can be of any help just PM me.

Regards
Jon

 

Thanks mate, ill bear that in mind, ill get some pics from the depot and post them so you can all feel more sorry for me

lol

ian

 

Hi Ian
Sorry to hear about the accident..and pleased you both walked away from it.

UkKen.

 

http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...d%20crossfire/

well there's the pictures, it looks like its going to be a write off, strike one from the register

ian

 

ouch

 

So glad no one was hurt. Looks like she hit a can opener. Hope you find another one, as I would also think its a total loss.

 

It’s good to know that no one was hurt. A shame about the car, but it sounds like it did its job of protecting you very well.