imported_8thGenCivic

Hello,
I rolled my 8th Gen baby a few days ago, and it's in amazing condition for a roll. Pics are available if anyone wants to see. I'm just looking for some advice in respect to whether or not I should claim it. I had an at-fault accident 5 years ago next September or so. This was due to black ice however, so I don't know if it would be considered a "no fault" accident which I've read about on my insurance company's website. I got an estimate at one body shop for about $5000 including taxes if I pay it myself. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Al

stock94block

i want to see pics just because im curious lol, i would claim a roll, who knows what else got messed up

Cynikal.Mindset

claim it and your gonna pay for it for 6years in premiums...pay it outta pocket and pay for it once...5grand to fix a rollover aint that bad

imported_8thGenCivic

Hey,
Hehe, k. I'll add 'em to my photo album tonight and I'll post the URL to it. You can't really see the damage all that well, especially to the roof. But oh well, better than nothing.

There really isn't much more than body damage. I drove it home from Montreal. Practically no liquids missing either. There is some minor interior damage too, but it's not that big a deal.

I guess my baby really wanted a tummy rub ;-)

Hmm, I dunno 'bout 6 years.. I'm pretty sure it's 5. That's basically what my dad's saying too though. Wuz jus wondering if anyone would have any idea by how much the insurance would go up. Probably isn't worth it, right?


Al

Cynikal.Mindset

well how old are you? and what are u paying now for insurance...and I think accidents technically stay on record for 9 years but you are free'd from any "punishment" after 5-6 years...either way expect premiums to go up

Buddah

GEEZUS!!! O....M....G....!!! *speechless*

Well, holy crap..I dunno man...good luck trying to find parts for it man...everything on this thing is back ordered even the whole car. Remember, they are still trying to produce the thing so that orders are filled. Spare parts on this thing is super limited. I hope it works out for you. Good luck.

Pay the 5g's...it'll be your safer bet.

Cheers,
Buddah.

imported_doggy69247

yea i know state farm dont do not at fulat we went over a cliff in a car with black ice and nobodyys insurance would pay the owner of the car or the drivers insurance the owner of the car with state farm ended up getting ****ed

LEITNER

you wanna fix a rolled car? regardless of insurance, your gonna fix a rolled car. just stupid. just my opinion.

Gallagher

My advice is to smoke it

imported_Thrill_House

One question, isnt any one the least bit curious on exactly how this guy mananged to roll an eigth gen? I know I am. And I want to know every detail.

imported_truluder

just like buddah said, i work for honda's bodyshop there are minimal parts avail. rite now. i mean all parts, and for the most the parts that your gonna neeed. currently we have a 06 sedan with sideimpact and we have had for about 1.5 months and most of the parts just came in. and the customer is gettin pretty mad... if u have those currant(sp?) air bags, enjoy lookin for a new roof liner. so enjoy the wait for your parts, but it is better if you do pay the 5gs in my opinon.

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

sell it cheap and let someone else worry about it.... nuff ppl fix rolled cars... take the proceeds from that sale and the $5K saved from the fix and buy another one.

kwasley

ill give you 5 grand for it

imported_bevboyy

Part it out bro....

imported_Team Rukus

whats so bad about fixing a rolled car?
i would much rather fix and own a rolled car then a car that was t boned or rear ended.

and 98 percent of the rolled over cars are not like the ones you see in the movies that turn out to look like mush.

with a rolled car usually the only parts that HAVE to be changed are mirrors, windows, suspension. everything else can be fixed assuming there is no parts available to purchase new or used.

if the shop you are taking it to knows what they are doing and are willing to gurantee their work i would have it fixed and not go thru insurance. Because if you do most likely it will be a write-off OR you will be out of a car for a long time and you will run out of a rental car too because insurance wont pay for a long time.

also did any of your airbags blow up? ie side curtain airbags? seatbelt restraint? etc.... if it did then your looking at a very costly fix up.

imported_alwaysoverkill

i'd go through insurance. Even if your rate goes up $100 a month, its still only $6000 anyways, and thats if it goes up $100 a month. Depending on your age, etc. $90 a month over 5 years, is easier to swallow then $5000 up front. Plus what if once working on the car, something else not noticed was found to be busted...that estimate could grow.

But seperate note. You have to love how insurance has ****ed us so much, we worry about making a claim on the sole item we are paying incase we ever need to make a claim. They are ****ing us in the ***, no lube...no kiss and not even saying thank you after.

Oh, and sorry to hear about your luck, atleast you were ok, the car can be fixed.

imported_Team Rukus

insurance after a claim tends to double. not go up 100 a month.

92extremehatch

ya man for 5 grand part out your ride or take all the good parts off of it and keep them and pick up another ek for that price they are going pretty cheap now. dont fix a roll over if will never be the same as it was before, dont chance any issues later on down the road it could be dangerous

imported_italstallion

am i the only one that wants to know how in the hell did you roll your car and yes i would like pics!!!

imported_gatherer

all insurance companies write off rolled vehicles regardless of cost to fix them the reason why is there is roof structural damage that permanently weakens the roof .. I wouldn't want to be in a second roll if a car had one roll already...