Dealership wrecked MY brand new car

[Orangesmokey]

Considering every next month after the accident, the two numbers (value of the car from pure depreciation and value of the car from depreciation and body fix) get closer and closer together, I think part of it is potential. 3 years from now, the difference is not going to be as much as it is now. 3 more years, it's even closer together.

Are you losing out on all this money right now? No.

While I agree with this post... the thing is the OP might not want a wrecked car. What makes it worse is the OP wasn't anywhere near when the car was wrecked. If the OP wrecked the car then he might just have to live with a wrecked car or be more willing to take the lesser money if the car was sold.

 

[9296potsguy]

While I agree with this post... the thing is the OP might not want a wrecked car. What makes it worse is the OP wasn't anywhere near when the car was wrecked. If the OP wrecked the car then he might just have to live with a wrecked car or be more willing to take the lesser money if the car was sold.

Pretty much this. the GM told me that this accident is no different than if I had an accident on the interstate. Except for the HUGE factor in that I'm not the one driving the car.

 

[crusse10]

While I agree with this post... the thing is the OP might not want a wrecked car. What makes it worse is the OP wasn't anywhere near when the car was wrecked. If the OP wrecked the car then he might just have to live with a wrecked car or be more willing to take the lesser money if the car was sold.

I agree with that. But if the OP doesn't want a wrecked car, then the OP shouldn't be arguing for DV, and instead be arguing that he should get a new car. And that, IMO, is a losing battle.

 

[9296potsguy]

I agree with that. But if the OP doesn't want a wrecked car, then the OP shouldn't be arguing for DV, and instead be arguing that he should get a new car. And that, IMO, is a losing battle.

So pretty much exactly what I've stated from the beginning. I always expected for the car to be replaced. Short of that, it's way more than reasonable for me to be asking for the diminished value of the vehicle from the point it was wrecked.

 

[Orangesmokey]

Pretty much this. the GM told me that this accident is no different than if I had an accident on the interstate. Except for the HUGE factor in that I'm not the one driving the car.

You or your wife weren't there. That's a big difference. You put your car is someone else's care and they wrecked it. It happens from time to time but they should be taking care of it.

 

[crusse10]

So pretty much exactly what I've stated from the beginning. I always expected for the car to be replaced. Short of that, it's way more than reasonable for me to be asking for the diminished value of the vehicle from the point it was wrecked.

I don't remember seeing you say that. Does this lower-end dealership sell the luxury car that you own?

 

[Orangesmokey]

I agree with that. But if the OP doesn't want a wrecked car, then the OP shouldn't be arguing for DV, and instead be arguing that he should get a new car. And that, IMO, is a losing battle.

I think asking for a new car is a losing battle. What makes it worse is the fact that the dealership that wrecked the car isn't the same type of car dealer. So I think in that case asking for DV isn't really outrageous.

 

[9296potsguy]

I don't remember seeing you say that. Does this lower-end dealership sell the luxury car that you own?

No.

 

[crusse10]

No.

Gotcha.

I feel like the fair price to pay to you is a projected diminished value based on your purchase and resale history. Fixing what they did and projecting it out 2-3 years, which is what you had before trading in for a new one, and paying that DV, seems like the logical move for them.

 

[Orangesmokey]

Gotcha.

I feel like the fair price to pay to you is a projected diminished value based on your purchase and resale history. Fixing what they did and projecting it out 2-3 years, which is what you had before trading in for a new one, and paying that DV, seems like the logical move for them.

I think this dealership has proven so far they aren't going to do what is logical.

 

[Coug]

This could drag on for months. I hope this diminished value is worth the hell you're about to go through.

 

[GAVol]

I'm waiting on a call from Infiniti to give me an estimate on DV.

Perfect. I think you're playing this exactly right. At least then you'll have a number to put on all of this and determine just how big of crap storm to make of it all.

Really hate that you're going through this. It just sucks.

 

[Orangesmokey]

This could drag on for months. I hope this diminished value is worth the hell you're about to go through.

I think at this point its almost about making the dealership go through hell too. This could have all already been over if they would have at least tried to make things right.

 

[Obsessed]

I agree with that. But if the OP doesn't want a wrecked car, then the OP shouldn't be arguing for DV, and instead be arguing that he should get a new car. And that, IMO, is a losing battle.

No. It's not a losing battle. If A Chevy dealer will do it for a 40k suburban, I'd expect this one will too.

I'd make damn sure they did.

 

[volfan4lyfe]

If I were on the jury, I would say no. It is an unfortunate accident that happened, but to be entitled to punitive damages for a physical item that got damaged is not worth extra money.

Not an attorney, but Diminished Value is not a punitive damage. It's an actual damage that can be proven.

This whole ordeal has been shady from the beginning. Good luck finding an attorney OP.

 

[Orangesmokey]

No. It's not a losing battle. If A Chevy dealer will do it for a 40k suburban, I'd expect this one will too.

I'd make damn sure they did.

I think the reason some of us think it might be a losing battle is the dealership that wrecked the car is not the same brand. (e.g.- Nissan dealer wrecked and Infiniti or Toyota dealer wrecked a Lexus) While there is still the possibility of the dealer purchasing the new car from another dealer I don't think its as likely.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I think the reason some of us think it might be a losing battle is the dealership that wrecked the car is not the same brand. (e.g.- Nissan dealer wrecked and Infiniti or Toyota dealer wrecked a Lexus) While there is still the possibility of the dealer purchasing the new car from another dealer I don't think its as likely.

That's an interesting wrinkle. What goodwill would they gain buying him a new car. He's unlikely to get his car serviced there again and he would never buy a car from there. I could understand the dealer he bought it from trying to go above and beyond.

 

[Obsessed]

I think the reason some of us think it might be a losing battle is the dealership that wrecked the car is not the same brand. (e.g.- Nissan dealer wrecked and Infiniti or Toyota dealer wrecked a Lexus) While there is still the possibility of the dealer purchasing the new car from another dealer I don't think its as likely.

Irrelevant.

They have a responsibility. It doesn't matter if it was Midas or a jiffy lube. They destroyed a new car.

 

[Obsessed]

That's an interesting wrinkle. What goodwill would they gain buying him a new car. He's unlikely to get his car serviced there again and he would never buy a car from there. I could understand the dealer he bought it from trying to go above and beyond.

I believe it was the same "brand" Just the purchase was made elsewhere. I believe he stated the service had to be performed by the "dealer" to maintain the lifetime power train warranty.

 

[Orangesmokey]

Irrelevant.

They have a responsibility. It doesn't matter if it was Midas or a jiffy lube. They destroyed a new car.

I agree that they have a responsibility to make it right but this dealership has already shown they aren't even trying to make things right at this point.

And I think it is relevant if the brands were the same because if they were it would be easier for the dealer to give the OP a car of the lot and cost it out. Versus trying to get one from another dealer at a decent price.

The OP stated the car he had was a luxury model of another brand.

 

[WallyBalls]

How many miles were on the car when it was damaged?

 

[volwindy]

I agree that they have a responsibility to make it right but this dealership has already shown they aren't even trying to make things right at this point.

And I think it is relevant if the brands were the same because if they were it would be easier for the dealer to give the OP a car of the lot and cost it out. Versus trying to get one from another dealer at a decent price.

The OP stated the car he had was a luxury model of another brand.

They have done the most they should do at this point, imo. They have offered to repair it and OP has declined to take it. If that is the most they are willing to do, then what else do you expect at this point for them to do? I think they are waiting for OP to play his games until they have to do something more.

 

[Orangesmokey]

They have done the most they should do at this point, imo. They have offered to repair it and OP has declined to take it. If that is the most they are willing to do, then what else do you expect at this point for them to do? I think they are waiting for OP to play his games until they have to do something more.

They should have offered to fix it but I don't think the OP's insurance should be the one paying for the repair.

 

[9296potsguy]

I believe it was the same "brand" Just the purchase was made elsewhere. I believe he stated the service had to be performed by the "dealer" to maintain the lifetime power train warranty.

No. It was an Infiniti and happened at a Nissan dealership

 

[9296potsguy]

how many miles were on the car when it was damaged?

5000