no one forced you to buy the car

"ravelation" <ravelation@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:27681-3F219606-18@storefull-2337.public.lawson.webtv.net...
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> drpimpdadi@cs.com4SARS (DrPimpDadi) wrote:
>
> >California law states any damage over
> >$750. be reported.
>
> >You are required to report the accident to
> >DMV if the accident caused $500 or
> >more in damage.
>
> I think it went up in '03 to $750.
>
> >Could've been one of those "lets keep
> >this between us" accidents, where they
> >don't report it to keep insurance costs
> >down.
>
> The reason for this car purchase and its hastiness was my 16 year old
> son was involved in an accident and the other party wanted to do just
> that, keep the cops out of it. We're very glad we waited (1-12 hours!)
> for them to arrive and file the report. The other guy was written
> up/cited for failure to yield. He's certain it's my son's fault so it's
> good to have the cop's take on the accident. It was a classic "some of
> the lanes stopped and waved the guy through" only to have my son in an
> open lane and they collided as the guy turned in front of him.
>
> >Obviously, it looked OK before you
> >handed them your money, so why are
> >you making a big stink about it now.
>
> There would be no stink if the right year parts were used for the
> repair. I'd suck up and "buyer beware."
>
> >$7500 is a pretty good price for the car
> >with such low mileage. Now, if the
> >frame is bent or a catastrophe happens
> >due to the less than professional body
> >work, then you have a case.
>
> We felt like it was a good price too. I'm just bummed about the improper
> fix job.
>
> >Just to be safe, check www.carfax.com.
> >If there are any red flags on there, I'd
> >ask for my money back.
>
> We used the service that's tied to Auto Trader, with Experian. No red
> flags at all.
> "This car checks out!!" it tells us.
>