hackdroot
Well-known member
So my leaf was rear ended at a traffic signal. Dropped it off at the local auto body and got a call back after a few days stating that they got approval to repair at ~$4500 from the other drivers ins company.
After a few more days I received a call from insurance total loss department stating they were going to total it and didn't know anything about the approval. Apparently someone got their wires crossed since BOTH vehicles involved in the crash were dropped off at the same auto body shop. Since then, can't reach anyone at the insurance company and they don't return my calls. The auto shop was contacted however and told they would be reimbursed for any work done and restocking fees. The shop contacted me and asked me to pick the vehicle today. They reattached the bumper cover(?) and did some small repairs, but could not get the bumper back on due to the damage. They stated that the vehicle was safe to drive and none of the electrical components or drivetrain were damaged. Just the bumper mounting area and gate.
The gate does close and lock, but has enough small play that it throws a yellow /!\ when stopped and red /!\ when moving on the tail gate closure sensor.
Unsure what to do with this vehicle now. Last time I spoke to the ins company, they offered a sum to total & they recover the vehicle, and a smaller sum to total and I keep the vehicle. Neither option provides enough to pay off the note AND buy another leaf. :\
80k miles
10 bars
After a few more days I received a call from insurance total loss department stating they were going to total it and didn't know anything about the approval. Apparently someone got their wires crossed since BOTH vehicles involved in the crash were dropped off at the same auto body shop. Since then, can't reach anyone at the insurance company and they don't return my calls. The auto shop was contacted however and told they would be reimbursed for any work done and restocking fees. The shop contacted me and asked me to pick the vehicle today. They reattached the bumper cover(?) and did some small repairs, but could not get the bumper back on due to the damage. They stated that the vehicle was safe to drive and none of the electrical components or drivetrain were damaged. Just the bumper mounting area and gate.
The gate does close and lock, but has enough small play that it throws a yellow /!\ when stopped and red /!\ when moving on the tail gate closure sensor.
Unsure what to do with this vehicle now. Last time I spoke to the ins company, they offered a sum to total & they recover the vehicle, and a smaller sum to total and I keep the vehicle. Neither option provides enough to pay off the note AND buy another leaf. :\
80k miles
10 bars