Pissed...

MSimeon · 08-07-2007, 01:33 PM

unbelievable...so i find out that i have a dent on the roof of my car. not too big but about the length of an average person's pinky. Luckily, BMW decides to fiz it for me free of charge saying that it probably occurred during shipping. So on my way to have it dropped off and fixed, some idiot truck driver decides to not cover his load (which is gravel btw) and one of the rocks bounces out of the truck and hits and cracks my windshield. :mad: I don't know, i guess i'm just looking for some sympathy...this sucks. OH and the best part, the windshield is going to cost $990 to fix. but at least i have a $500 deductible with my insurance. So for the next 5-6 days, i'm stuck with a a hyundai sonata. At least it's an 07'

voltron1011 · 08-07-2007, 01:38 PM

Jeez... That sucks.. I feel for you. My car was side-swiped in a parking lot about a week after I took delivery.

Bimmer335i07 · 08-07-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MSimeon

unbelievable...so i find out that i have a dent on the roof of my car. not too big but about the length of an average person's pinky. Luckily, BMW decides to fiz it for me free of charge saying that it probably occurred during shipping. So on my way to have it dropped off and fixed, some idiot truck driver decides to not cover his load (which is gravel btw) and one of the rocks bounces out of the truck and hits and cracks my windshield. :mad: I don't know, i guess i'm just looking for some sympathy...this sucks. OH and the best part, the windshield is going to cost $990 to fix. but at least i have a $500 deductible with my insurance. So for the next 5-6 days, i'm stuck with a a hyundai sonata. At least it's an 07'

Did you try to get the license plate of the truck with the gravel? I've seen people go to the trucking company and have them reimburse the cost of the windshield.

Sorry to hear about what happened to your car.

F32Fleet · 08-07-2007, 01:41 PM

I hate dump trucks.

MSimeon · 08-07-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

Jeez... That sucks.. I feel for you. My car was side-swiped in a parking lot about a week after I took delivery.

oh man, thats worse. now i feel bad for sharing my "huge" problem.

E90ice · 08-07-2007, 01:41 PM

I hate those fucking trucks with the load uncovered and shit flying off. I could beat the living crap out of the drivers. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

guzus faba...guzus faba...

I feel better now.

japac1 · 08-07-2007, 01:42 PM

Man, that sucks!! I hate dump trucks full of gravel...the sickening sounds it makes when they bounce off your car...

dmboone25 · 08-07-2007, 01:50 PM

Sorry--that sucks.

montreal_bimmer · 08-07-2007, 01:58 PM

why u complaining..... i heard the hyundai sonata is better than a 5 series....

GraphiteBrawler · 08-07-2007, 02:01 PM

I hope you got the trucks plates, they'll pay for it.

karliejai · 08-07-2007, 02:04 PM

i got a 2inch dent on my right rear panel from a rock from a frekaing truck too!!!

SoYank · 08-07-2007, 02:05 PM

Two down, one to go.

Sorry for your troubles.

voltron1011 · 08-07-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteBrawler

I hope you got the trucks plates, they'll pay for it.

Here in Vegas, all of the dump-trucks (and there's ALOT of them) have signs in the back of them that say,"Not Responsible for damages to other vehicles."
I usually am able to read this message as the dump-trucks are passing me on the freeway doing 85mph (and spewing rocks everywhere)....

MSimeon · 08-07-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal_bimmer

why u complaining..... i heard the hyundai sonata is better than a 5 series....

Lol, yeah i heard that too! i think hyundai said it was faster too!

Babe · 08-07-2007, 02:57 PM

I had this happen with a brand new t-bird about 10 years ago. I always carry a camera for my business, so i quickly shot a pic of the truck with a full load uncovered. I sued and won. They paid for the damages and 2 days of work time. It broke the windshield and dented the front hood in 3 bad spots.

bartman32 · 08-07-2007, 02:57 PM

Dude that sucks! I got a good size rock during my European Delivery. That alone ensured my choice to do the full hood clear-bra. You might want to look into it.

DasBlitz · 08-07-2007, 03:12 PM

It may seem bad. But what about me?

My windshield has a crack, get it fixed and now I have a problem with Ac unit due to shorting out. And the guys who fixed my windshield are saying it wasnt them since they dont have to take off this certain part. Even though the owner wasnt at my house that day.

Try and top that haha. Still no cold air with 90 degree days in Mass and need to deal with insurance.

jimlai322 · 08-07-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MSimeon

unbelievable...so i find out that i have a dent on the roof of my car. not too big but about the length of an average person's pinky. Luckily, BMW decides to fiz it for me free of charge saying that it probably occurred during shipping. So on my way to have it dropped off and fixed, some idiot truck driver decides to not cover his load (which is gravel btw) and one of the rocks bounces out of the truck and hits and cracks my windshield. :mad: I don't know, i guess i'm just looking for some sympathy...this sucks. OH and the best part, the windshield is going to cost $990 to fix. but at least i have a $500 deductible with my insurance. So for the next 5-6 days, i'm stuck with a a hyundai sonata. At least it's an 07'

$990 is a bargain. I was charged 1200 to replace my windshield. :mad:

I am so paranoid now when I drive behind trucks.

Hotan Braskey · 08-07-2007, 03:21 PM

Check your insurance policy and make sure you don't have a seperate glass deductible. Many policies have this and it is usually less than the regular deductible. My deductible is $500, but my glass deductible is only $250, so check just to make sure.

psu139 · 08-07-2007, 03:22 PM

Have you called your insurance company reguarding the cost? I thought that I would have to pay the full insurance deductible when my windshield was cracked but it was only $100 for my windshield.

urnuts · 08-07-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

Here in Vegas, all of the dump-trucks (and there's ALOT of them) have signs in the back of them that say,"Not Responsible for damages to other vehicles."
I usually am able to read this message as the dump-trucks are passing me on the freeway doing 85mph (and spewing rocks everywhere)....

The post that, but they ARE legally responsible in many cases!

Gort · 08-07-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by psu139

Have you called your insurance company reguarding the cost? I thought that I would have to pay the full insurance deductible when my windshield was cracked but it was only $100 for my windshield.

The state of FL requires that you not be charged a deductible for windshield replacement from any cause if you have "Comprehensive" (which most people do as it's required on leases and by most purchase lenders). They don't want people driving with broken windshields.

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Babe Test here 44 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ann Arbor iTrader: (0)	I had this happen with a brand new t-bird about 10 years ago. I always carry a camera for my business, so i quickly shot a pic of the truck with a full load uncovered. I sued and won. They paid for the damages and 2 days of work time. It broke the windshield and dented the front hood in 3 bad spots.
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bartman32 Colonel 105 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	Dude that sucks! I got a good size rock during my European Delivery. That alone ensured my choice to do the full hood clear-bra. You might want to look into it.
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DasBlitz Major 62 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: bmw 328i 07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new england iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	It may seem bad. But what about me? My windshield has a crack, get it fixed and now I have a problem with Ac unit due to shorting out. And the guys who fixed my windshield are saying it wasnt them since they dont have to take off this certain part. Even though the owner wasnt at my house that day. Try and top that haha. Still no cold air with 90 degree days in Mass and need to deal with insurance. __________________
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