It's my new method of scaling back on my slaughter of kittens and puppies. I used to get so riled up on this sort of stuff, that I have zero control over. The stress of going through a suit, and having to explain to my co-workers and customers as to why the side of my car looks like it was hit by a meteorite, would be greater than this. Now, I chalk this up as one of the repairs that needs to be done. Take it out of the fix fund to cover the deductible, and move on with life. No kittens or puppies harmed in the process.

That was really funny. Glad you can make light of the situation, now.

I had a chuckle today. Amazing how two quotes so similar can be so far apart. Geico estimate is $3,800 to the body shop's $5,500. I looked at Geico's estimate, and they're paying $22/hr for paint labor. Who the hell is painting for $22 an hour? Chimps with Sharpies?

[QUOTE=cravin;932565]I had a chuckle today. Amazing how two quotes so similar can be so far apart. Geico estimate is $3,800 to the body shop's $5,500. I looked at Geico's estimate, and they're paying $22/hr for paint labor. Who the hell is painting for $22 an hour? Chimps with Sharpies?[/QUOTE]

Rack It! A Fookin Classic! :rofl: ... :thumbup:
Good 'tude too, imo.
GL, mD

Exactly why I hate those big box insurance guys!!

Someone ought to ask 'Flo' why her joint is only paying 22 bucks/hr for paint prep, materials and labor? ;)

[QUOTE=cravin;932565] Geico estimate is $3,800 to the body shop's $5,500. I looked at Geico's estimate, and they're paying $22/hr for paint labor. Who the hell is painting for $22 an hour? Chimps with Sharpies?[/QUOTE]

Lizards with their feet I expect...

Wrong company. Funny, none the less.

Now, if we could get insurance companies to negotiate a rate card with the dealerships, THERE would be some good customer service. You need a wheel alignment? No problem, $20. You need a new radiator. No sweat, $500 for all parts, and $60 for service. Granted, "loaner" cars would suddenly start to cost $5,000 a day, but still, one could dream

Jeeshh...this getting old(er) is not for the weak.
Gieco= the Gecko, (we have several on our lanai chasing bugs).
Flo is the other joint.

What a freakin idiot, am I! :confused:

Still good that the OP is taking the damage/fix, in stride. :thumbup: