Backed into in Drive-thru

[GTI CANADIAN]

Sitting behind a guy in drive-thru waiting for him to order, when he suddenly decides he must move back 2 feet to properly order a coffee.
All I could do was nail the horn as a trailer hitch goes through my bumper.


Should I go Dealership or Calgary Coachworks? Who is at fault in a drive thru?

[R_Ethug]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

his fault! he hit you!!!

man this situation twice in a week!

completely his fault.. did you get his info??

[GTI CANADIAN]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

Got all the info. Just got off the phone with TD Melloche, they are emailing me a list of Their approved shops. I'll post on forum to see which shops are known for good work, if noone, then I'll choose my own.

It wouldn't be too bad to repair if it hadn't of gone thorough the inner plastic. Oh well, at least I'll get a new painted bumper!

[GTI CANADIAN]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

Anyone think any of these shops are any good? Or should I choose one myself?

Here is a listing of a few of our preferred shops that you could choose from.

Boyd A/B & Glass - 29th St SE
105 14550 29 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta T2Z 3V5
403-723-0350

Southgate Chevrolet Oldsmobile
15100 Macleod Trail
Calgary, Alberta T2X 1Z8
(403) 256-4960

Courtesy Collision Repair Centre
5050 11 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta T2H 2Y5
403-255-4334

A-1 Auto Body
5304 1A ST SE
Calgary, Alberta T2H 1J2
403-253-7867

Hallmark AutoBody Ltd
1440 9 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0T5
403-264-4580

[R_Ethug]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

we took my wifes corolla to A1 when it had major hail damage and it came out brand new looking with 0 complaints.. RBC referred us to the shop too

I think they painted the whole car almost since when i picked it up it smelt like new paint to me.. but had 0 issues with them at all..

[VWSM]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

Happened in a parking lot or drive thru it's going to be 50/50.
Don't go to Hallmark or A1.
And have them put it in writing that it is an original part and not a used or aftermarket piece of crap.

[GTI CANADIAN]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

Thanks for the info.

So, if not these places, where should I go?


50/50 in the Drive-thru? That's BS. WTF? How is that so?

[VWSM]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

Thanks for the info.

So, if not these places, where should I go?


50/50 in the Drive-thru? That's BS. WTF? How is that so?

All incidents in parking lots are deemed no fault,hence 50/50.
Ask your insurance agent.
As for body shops i use Cosmos or Superior.
Bright side is it's only a bumper skin and hopefully they won't screw it up.

[R_Ethug]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

no its not!

i backed into some broad accidentally last summer in a parking lot.. she was speeding even and insurance claimed it 100% my fault..

he backed into this car.. no way its 50/50.. thats my 2c anyhow

[GTI CANADIAN]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

TD's "Approved Shops" simply means they deal directly with the shop. IF I go somewhere else, they'll have to send an adjuster to check out the damage, I guess.

I have coverage for rental car, so I'm thinking I should go to Contempary Coachworks? I think that's the name. people have good reviews from there.

I'm also concerned about Tech's ripping around in my New GTI.

[R_Ethug]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

write down mileage of car before drop off

chipped? put it into valet mode if you have it

body shops shouldn't have to drive your car for anything other than .1 km into and out of bays unless there is crazy damage that requires alignments,etc

[Kor]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

You have the right to go anywhere you want, they will send an adjuster to approve the cost of the repairs but for damage like this they will approve it, don't worry. Just say Cosmos :P

[zoik]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

i remember back a little while ago, i was arguing with someone on beyond about accidents, and in the event that someone was in reverse, it's automatically their fault. so check into that. don't feel pressured that you have to pick one of their shops, pick whichever one you feel comfortable with taking care of your car!

[Compton]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

Try an get him say that it was his fault...best way would be to go to the cops and write a police report but there isnt 1000 dollars in damage there! so its a tough call on how u would get him to say so!

[GTI CANADIAN]

Re: Backed into in Drive-thru

Yeah, It's hard to say if it's over $1000 or not, I think it probably is, but I'm no expert.

My adjuster suggested I go file a police report, so that they can contact buddy and get a statement, but that's a pain in the ass too.

I'm going to take it to Cosmos or Contemporary