So I was going back to look at this nice 1999 firebird this coming saturday after I finished up with exams at college and all. Wouldn't you know I got in an accident with my trade-in yesterday? Some shmuck changes lanes within my "2 second safe following zone" and then locks his wheels up and I rear end him.
Long story short, his damage is $713, mine is probably double. Im meeting with a claims adjuster on Monday to assess the damage and get it repaired. My damage is all cosmetic. Bumper needs replacing, hood needs a dent banged out and a headlight needs replacing. Probably all the material under the bumper that is part of the "crumple zone" needs replacing too.
Question is: How much is the dealership going to want to hack off the price of my car now that it's sustained damage? It's a 2005 Chevy Cobalt and they said they were going to give me $4500 as a starting point for the tradein.
Anyone ever have an experience like this before?