My Accident Update
By webeishere
@webeishere (36313)
United States
March 2, 2009 9:54am CST
The file has been claimed through the other persons Insurance company. The last time I got a tiny ugly Red Toyota as a rental. This time I talked with the manager and requested a similiar car to mine as I need it for my dad whom is 225 pounds and could not get in and out of the Toyota if needed. So I have an appointm,ent at 2 p.m. today to get the rental and drop mine off for repairs. Hopefully this repair will be done in a few days time. Have you ever really missed your vehicle as it was in the shop fopr body repairs? Ever have a rental during those repaiors? Satisfied with the rental as well?
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
2 Mar 09
I always enjoyed a rental car on the first day but quickly missed my own! They are never the same, I always have to look for everything, can't adjust anything by touch and they're just not comfortable! I'm glad you can get a larger rental so your dad can go with you if he wants.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Yeah it took me awhile to even find the light switch on the Toyota last time.
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@jonesy123 (3948)
• United States
2 Mar 09
You had another accident? Don't make a habit out of it, lol!
I never had a rental to use when my car was being repaired. A friend of mine got to drive a brand-new car of the same kind as her old one to 'test-drive' so to speak, because hers was totaled in the accident and they assumed she would buy a new one from them. My dad sometimes got to drive a new vehicle, too, if he needed a lengthy repair on his car. I think you have the right to get a vehicle of the same size, not one much smaller, if your car was in an accident.
Now, drive careful and don't get into more accidents!;)
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Yeah I did.
The car was parked at my daughters on the street and a woman backed out of a driveway and hit the drivers door and fender as well. Oh well things happen and they can and will be repaired. Thanks also. I would never buy a remntal or a lease car as they are usually driven pretty hard/rough prior.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@jonesy123 (3948)
• United States
2 Mar 09
No, it was just to test-drive to see if she liked the new version of the vehicle. They would have ordered her a new one. In fact she did buy that type of vehicle from the insurance money, but from another dealer in her hometown. Her parents loaned her the difference and wanted to go through their own dealership...
Still, hope you get a luxury vehicle this time.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Okay, thanks for the further information.
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@mummymo (23706)
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2 Mar 09
I do hope you get a decent rental AGB and that the repairs are down well and quickly . Glad that the claim is going through thte other parties insurance and won't affect your insurance payments etc. Haven't had a courtesy car for a long time but I have to admit any time I did in the past it was usually better than my car! LOL xxx
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Yup, I got a decent sized one this time around.
I am sure you'll see the discussion along those lines.
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@olivebranch56 (910)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Bob, When we were on vacation last Summer our van broke down. We had to get a rental for a few days, OMG, I wanted to keep the rental. It was a much nicer van than ours, more comfortable, more gadgets, I was in love, but then reason kicked in, I knew they could find me, and wouldn't take one of the kids for a trade in, LOL. Blessings Marilyn
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Yeah kids cost a fortune to raise but ya can't get a car for one most times.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
3 Mar 09
I saw that uigly red Yarus in the rental companies lot too. Hahahaha!
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
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2 Mar 09
Hi GRANDPA BOB,
Well I hope it won't take long to get your repairs on your car this time and hope they give you a decent car this time, I don't think we had a prang in our car and hopefully we won't.
Tamara
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
3 Mar 09
They called stating they'd try to have it done by the weeks end.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
3 Mar 09
Well I will be wishing you the Best for a speedy fix with your Car, and have it be good as new. I also hope that this will be the last of your problems for a long time. You have definately had your share when it comes to cars.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
2 Mar 09
well as you know I don't have a car and can't drive but I am sure I would miss my own car too if I had one and it had to go for repair, it is like a computer it just doesn't feel right when it is somebody elses'
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Rental cars are always cheap and basic. I have rental cars usually when renting for vacation driving, all of them are the same and expensive.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Being as I am my fathers caregiver, I need a rental that is fairly big in size for him to get into if I need to rush him to the Dr or hospital. So the Toyota I had last time is not right for me. That's why I requested a larger vehicle as dad is 6 foot tall and weighs 220 pounds.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
15 Mar 09
A railroad worker backed into my car and totaled it. He was driving a great big work truck and backed into the side of the car. Yes the railroad did get me a rental car. I did not like it as much as I like mine but it was the same size or even a little bigger than mine. It had a great stereo in it but what a pain to have to deal with the Santa Fe Rail road.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 Mar 09
It may take as long for the repairs as we had a huge 12 inch snowstorm Thursday and more than likel;y a lot of accidents occured. We shall see though at 2 p.m.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
3 Mar 09
Hi Grandpa Bob! Yes, I do miss our car when it is in the repair shop and sometimes if the repairs can be postponed or delayed for awhile, i will delay it. haha..well, of course if it is just a minor one. We do not often go to car rentals since it is really expensive to do so. the only time that we do have car rental services here is when we have to travel on a long journey and that we are bringing my father and the children with us.
Take care and blessings to you!
lovelots..faith
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