Why do they ask this question?
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Why do they ask this question? Hi folks,
I am going to have to get 3 estimates to get the a$$ end of my wive's car fixed because a rig decided to try to take it with him going out of the parking lot. I have been to body shops before who asks (or do they all ask this?) on if this quote is for insurance purposes or personal (out of my pocket) quote. Is there a higher price they quote if you say "insurance" or vice versa since they know somebody out of pocket is not going to pay as much and will go with a low baller bid?
off thread: talk about bad luck. My WS6's tranny is out, my Turbo T/A wont hold a charge because the fan stays on 24/7 until the battery dies, my 1987 Oldsmobile has a leak that nobody can find and now my wife's car looks like a land shark took a bite out of it.
That's all my rides folks, have any of you ever have such bad luck??
I am going to have to get 3 estimates to get the a$$ end of my wive's car fixed because a rig decided to try to take it with him going out of the parking lot. I have been to body shops before who asks (or do they all ask this?) on if this quote is for insurance purposes or personal (out of my pocket) quote. Is there a higher price they quote if you say "insurance" or vice versa since they know somebody out of pocket is not going to pay as much and will go with a low baller bid?
off thread: talk about bad luck. My WS6's tranny is out, my Turbo T/A wont hold a charge because the fan stays on 24/7 until the battery dies, my 1987 Oldsmobile has a leak that nobody can find and now my wife's car looks like a land shark took a bite out of it.
That's all my rides folks, have any of you ever have such bad luck?? Last edited by Grimlock; Oct 8, 2007 at 06:26 PM. Reason: bad grammar!
They ask you this because if it was someone else's fault they will typically increase the quote a little just to make sure you are covered on expenses.
BTW, state law doesn't require you to get three quotes. You have the right to pick whatever body shop you want. If you are in Greenspoint area, go to Richey Collision off of Veteran's Memorial.
BTW, state law doesn't require you to get three quotes. You have the right to pick whatever body shop you want. If you are in Greenspoint area, go to Richey Collision off of Veteran's Memorial.
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Michael Vick
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yeah, i was making millions upon millions of dollars, i was an icon in my city, and had everything i ever wanted and could prolly afford anything i'd ever want in the future...then i hung some dogs and drowned some other ones...it's been a bad year for me...
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Michael Vick
sincerely,
Michael Vick
I think they try to help get your deductible back by upping it if its under insurance.
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sometimes i feel like i haven't eaten in weeks...i'm constantly swatting at flies buzzing around my head and i have to keep moving cuz the buzzards will swoop down on me and pick at my skin while i'm trying to sleep...you got anything to eat !?!?!?
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can you believe some guy tried to take MY SPORTS MEMORABELIA !?!?!? i tried to take them back...so what if i used a weapon and did it in a very agressive manner...i got a court hearing soon...
bad luck !?!?!? pfffft, i wish i had a couple broken down cars...
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bad luck !?!?!? pfffft, i wish i had a couple broken down cars...
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OJ Simpson
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well, on a routine traffic stop i was shot to dfeath by a motorist that was wanted out of Florida for murder...talk about bad luck...tell my kids you have car problems and see what they tell you...thanks...
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Houston PD Officer
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HAHAHA !!!!
Jim Rome was bashing the **** out of Stephon Marburry because of the comments he made:
"...i don't see any problem with it...it's like when people hunt deers..."
Rome basically made him look like a 2nd grader cuz he used the word "deers" during an interview, LMFAO @ Stupid Marburry
Jim Rome was bashing the **** out of Stephon Marburry because of the comments he made:
"...i don't see any problem with it...it's like when people hunt deers..."
Rome basically made him look like a 2nd grader cuz he used the word "deers" during an interview, LMFAO @ Stupid Marburry
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I work at a body shop... We ask people if the quote is for insurance purposes or for personal purpose to make sure that you get enough money to cover what all needs to be fixed. If the insurance is paying for the damage done to the vehicle, then an adjuster will have to take a look at the damaged vehicle and then they give us the okay to work on the car, then give us a budget to work with, parts/matierals and labor wise.
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yeah, i was making millions upon millions of dollars, i was an icon in my city, and had everything i ever wanted and could prolly afford anything i'd ever want in the future...then i hung some dogs and drowned some other ones...it's been a bad year for me...
sincerely,
Michael Vick
sincerely,
Michael Vick
