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Feb 3, 2008, 08:20 AM
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Quick advice?
Hey everyone. Last night I was driving to work and hit a huge ditch "lake" that had flooded over the road. I was going about 50 when I saw it and was able to slow to about 40 before hitting it (speed limit is 55 on that road).
After getting the total bejebus scared out of me, I stopped and ran to the outside of my car and found the passenger side of my SE lip hanging off. The clips had totally busted off and it had cracked on that side as well. Would I be able to report an insurance claim or just bite the bullet and go for CF lip?
Any help would be appreciated.
Feb 3, 2008, 08:51 AM
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Not trying to bash, simply clarify.
Were you drivingin the rain (or shortly after a rain storm) at 50 MPH on a 55 MPH road that was flooded?
If so, I wouldn't call your insurance company. They're likely to think you're pretty irresponsible for doing something like that.
Were you drivingin the rain (or shortly after a rain storm) at 50 MPH on a 55 MPH road that was flooded?
If so, I wouldn't call your insurance company. They're likely to think you're pretty irresponsible for doing something like that.
Feb 3, 2008, 10:09 AM
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Not trying to bash, simply clarify.
Were you drivingin the rain (or shortly after a rain storm) at 50 MPH on a 55 MPH road that was flooded?
If so, I wouldn't call your insurance company. They're likely to think you're pretty irresponsible for doing something like that.
Were you drivingin the rain (or shortly after a rain storm) at 50 MPH on a 55 MPH road that was flooded?
If so, I wouldn't call your insurance company. They're likely to think you're pretty irresponsible for doing something like that.
Feb 3, 2008, 10:41 AM
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If it's only minor damage, that is nothing internal was hurt on the car, then I would just go with a carbon fiber lip. I tend to use my insurance only in the worst of accidents. Reporting such a minor thing to the insurance company just isn't worth the hassle. Plus now you have an excuse to upgrade the appearance of the car 
. Also you should check if any of the suspension or any internal parts of the car on the front passenger side of your car. Good luck with your decision!
. Also you should check if any of the suspension or any internal parts of the car on the front passenger side of your car. Good luck with your decision!