Accident

F1Senna · 10-05-2012, 03:23 PM

I was just hit on the highway - rear wheel and part of the rear door were impacted at 55mph. I was able to swerve out and avoid taking too much damage, the other car looked pretty bad (it was his fault entirely).

My question is, what should I be checking for mechanically? Wheel alignment etc? Are there any quick at home tests I can do? I don't want to take it to the dealer straight away to be upsold on stuff I don't need.

dmatre · 10-05-2012, 03:27 PM

Take it to a body shop.

They'll need to check the alignment, control arms, verify that the unibody is not twisted/bent, etc.

You'll need an estimate anyway, to claim on the other guy's insurance; so take it to a professional.

tntsE90 · 10-05-2012, 04:58 PM

UP SOLD???

The other guy hit you, so most likely his insurance will be paying out unless you claims your first if you have full coverage and have his reimburse yours. Anyway, drop it off to a reputable body shop and have them deal with the insurance paperwork and come pick it up when it's ready.

A word before hand, you "MAY" find aftermarket, like-kind, remanufactured parts, etc., in the repairs. In the majority of states, it's perfectly legal and will always be the first option when it comes to repair and insurance companies. A lot of people B!Tch about wanting only OEM parts in repair but the moment that car was driven off the lot, it is considered USED and anything suitable non-oem will always be the first choice unless there was no aftermarket option.

F1Senna · 10-05-2012, 05:46 PM

Thanks guys.

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F1Senna Private First Class 12 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E90 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: All Over iTrader: (0)	Accident - what to check? I was just hit on the highway - rear wheel and part of the rear door were impacted at 55mph. I was able to swerve out and avoid taking too much damage, the other car looked pretty bad (it was his fault entirely). My question is, what should I be checking for mechanically? Wheel alignment etc? Are there any quick at home tests I can do? I don't want to take it to the dealer straight away to be upsold on stuff I don't need.
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dmatre Captain 665 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Carolinas iTrader: (0)	Take it to a body shop. They'll need to check the alignment, control arms, verify that the unibody is not twisted/bent, etc. You'll need an estimate anyway, to claim on the other guy's insurance; so take it to a professional.
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10-05-2012, 04:58 PM	#3
tntsE90 Private 9 Rep 91 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area, ca iTrader: (0)	UP SOLD??? The other guy hit you, so most likely his insurance will be paying out unless you claims your first if you have full coverage and have his reimburse yours. Anyway, drop it off to a reputable body shop and have them deal with the insurance paperwork and come pick it up when it's ready. A word before hand, you "MAY" find aftermarket, like-kind, remanufactured parts, etc., in the repairs. In the majority of states, it's perfectly legal and will always be the first option when it comes to repair and insurance companies. A lot of people B!Tch about wanting only OEM parts in repair but the moment that car was driven off the lot, it is considered USED and anything suitable non-oem will always be the first choice unless there was no aftermarket option.
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10-05-2012, 05:46 PM	#4
F1Senna Private First Class 12 Rep 140 Posts Drives: E90 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: All Over iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys.
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