An Update.
Since I have some prior rust and pin holes in the tailgate they said I would have to pay them $125 for it as I would be getting a better tailgate than I had on it since it would not be rusty and have holes.
I said it would not be original either!
And I said it was a heck of a note that I get rear ended and I had to pay something to fix it. Just does not seem right.
Also Over the last 17 years hear in california with Allstate i have paid a grand total of $102,000.00 for insurance on my 5 autos, 1 motorcycle, house, earthquake, term life and umbrella insurance! About 6000 a year. And the cars are all old (57, 90, 92, 97, 2000, 2003). And in all that time I have never made a claim.
And even this time I was not at fault and am insured by Allstate as was the guy that hit me and I have to pay $125 to get it fixed!
All together they said it was estimated to be 1486 less the 125 I have to pay so $1361.06 to repair.
That is suppose to cover 14.6 hours for repairs at $63 an hour for replacement and paint prep and painting and $376 for parts - tailgate and $104 for single stage paint.
They are only replacing the tailgate and are pulling the rear cross sill to straighten and metal working any other dents and dings caused by the accident.
All stuff I can do at home including the paint. Just seems like I should not have to do it or pay anything for it.
I need to talk to my agent and give him the what for!
Maybe I should take my business elsewhere like state farm or geico.
