[JT_392]

So the wife and I were parked at a drive through entrance when the car in front of us suddenly starts briskly backing up. I threw it into reverse but, alas, I was not quick enough. 2003 Yukon slammed into my front bumper and driver's side headlight. My first accident ever! The other driver was very cooperative and actually turned out to be someone I went to high school with. Got his info and I'll be contacting my insurance company in the morning to see what the next step is, but, damn....:shakehead:

 

[MommaBetty]

So sorry for your accident! Your jazz blue looks so much like mine! My Jazzbluebaby is feeling very bad for you. Hope you can get it fixed as good as new.

 

[JT_392]

Thanks! I'm thinking I should be able to get her looking great again without much trouble (hopefully). It could have been MUCH worse so I consider myself lucky. My glass is half full! Lol

 

[MommaBetty]

Keep us posted when you get her fixed up! I won't be driving my Challenger much this week either. It will be -15 tonight and -17 tomorrow night. Only a high of 2 degrees tomorrow with all the snow we have on the ground. It is killing me that I can't go outside to give her a wash!

 

[zxsix]

You should be filing a claim against HIS insurance company, not contacting your own.
You contact yours only if he is uninsured or if his insurance company doesn't handle things satisfactorily.

 

[jediknight]

Sorry, but I have to ask, what was this fool thinking backing up in a drive through lane? I have to commend you for keeping your cool, but jeez, your Challenger!!

 

[JT_392]

I honestly don't know and didn't bother to ask. There were four or five hyper children in the vehicle so I'm thinking they were a bit distracted and had no idea I was behind them. Just a sorry situation all around.

 

[Back2BackRTs]

My wife had exactly the same thing happen in Dec '13 to my previous orange Challenger. It was one week old. A 60s something lady just backed up in the bank drive through lane and dented the left front bumper. My wife asked how did you miss that big orange thing in the mirror! But the lady did not see it for whatever reason. She felt terrible especially with it being a brand new one week old car. Her insurance fixed it right up just fine. No problem. You will be fine soon. It happens.

 

[TikiMan]

Sorry to hear about that. I'm sure their insurance company will make your car look brand new again soon. Hang in there.

 

[KeysB5Blue]

You are taking this much better than I would have...hope you're all better soon!

 

[MOPARMOM]

Bad alone this was your first accident ever, but caused by a tank of a Yukon backing up in a drive thru??????? So sorry for you and your Challenger. You have a great outlook......your car will get fixed and it will look as good as new!

 

[70barcuda]

Hope they get you fixed up quickly and no hassles from the insurance company.

 

[MIDNITE RT]

Glad that no one was hurt .It sounds like no one was behind you which was fortunate. Good attitude.

 

[cdahl383]

That sucks man, I would have been super pissed! That's good you kept your cool. Hope it all works out for you and you get your car fixed up and back on the road again soon!

 

[challengerfan56]

Bummer and sad to hear about the accident. Good that nobody was injured and hope you get the Challenger repair soon.

 

[Dirtkicker]

That sucks. You should have kicked his ass...just kidding...maybe.:nutkick:

 

[JT_392]

Thanks for all the good will, guys! I contacted the insurance company and an adjuster will be sent out to assess the damage. I'm just hoping to get this all behind me sooner, rather than later. And, trust me, my first instinct was to blow up but I put myself in their (unfortunate) shoes. As bad as it is for my Chally, it's not my insurance rates that are going up. It's theirs.

 

[Dodgeguy]

Great outlook, hope it all goes well for you.