Mondial to Monterey 2015 travelogue

I don't know about California, but here in Texas once something falls off a vehicle and hits the road, it becomes anonymous road debris. No recourse on the vehicle or driver that lost it.

Insurance companies are pretty quick to write off a car because there is a shortage of competent repair people. Expect to have to accept it being totaled and then negotiate to buy the salvage. Then have it repaired at your leisure. Who knows, you may end up keeping your car and have less money in it once all the math settles.

Sorry for your mishap, glad all is well with your and your wife.
This too shall pass.

 

You have to actively manage the Claim.
If you truly want to keep the car I would work to avoid the branding of the Title with the "Salvage" banner.

I post about this all the time, but YOU are the customer, in dealings with the settlement..they owe you "repair to existing quality".

What an unlucky hit!
It may be a good thing you were in Cali, though. There are great shops out there, Gary Bobilieff, Patrick Ottis.

Just steer this into a Ferrari specialist, allow the repair with "period correct used parts" as most are now NLA thru Ferrari anyway, and steer the repairs thru the existing coverage of your policy.

HTH.
A great thread, congrats on getting "Thread of the Month"!!!

 

Hello ... had purchased my mondial t cabriolet in 2008 .... to date it has 18000 miles .... the rear clear plastic window may come across as perfect .... but ... would appreciate any advice on achieving a factory perfect void of any imperfections ... without replacing with after market top .... ALSO if anyone can give me any insight on single lift post ...or any lift that can be recommended .... thank you ... for your time and feedback ....

 

A late echo here.. I'm using it from the beginning. Gives you some piece of mind driving through countries and are forced to park outside sometime during the night. Very nifty little gate lock. doesn't take more then 5 sec to put on and take off.

Great trip as well! I like trips with the Mondial.

 

How is the estimate going??

Is she going to live, to dance again??

 

Good strategy.....it often involves third party appraisers, unless the insurance carrier has one nearby...keep us updated.

I'll guess:

$18,675.14.

 

I bid $18,676



Sid

 

I was talking about the estimate!!
Not to buy the remains!!

Any update???

 

Good news.

 

I hope this turns out to be a great ending to a wonderfully tragic thread.
Alden

 

I'm so happy to read this great news. Congrats!

 

Me too !

It was a brilliant thread to follow ( apart from the end ) ... Please plan another journey once you get the car repaired ..

Best of luck ,

 

couldn't said it better!!!!

Please share the rebirth of your car!


Bart

 

Keep the flame burning!

 

Glad to hear she'll dance again.