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Would this include the front bags as well? I understand the reasoning behind it, but wouldn't they want the front bags to remain active in case it was a continuing accident?
Accident report, and request for parts resources
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Would this include the front bags as well? I understand the reasoning behind it, but wouldn't they want the front bags to remain active in case it was a continuing accident?
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My plan of attack is to replace both seatbelts first, it's still TBD on if I need whole new assemblies or what specific parts.
Next, would be to decide if the side curtains are worth replacing at this time.
I think having (accident, Roll over) on my title would be a very negative twist on what actually happened, and I'd like to avoid that.
Next, would be to decide if the side curtains are worth replacing at this time.
I think having (accident, Roll over) on my title would be a very negative twist on what actually happened, and I'd like to avoid that.
Honestly, having an accident on your vin record is not detrimental unless it was declared a total loss and sold with a salvage title. If there is an accident on file and no documentation showing severity or repairs done, that would draw down the value.
For example, I had a 2001 Tacoma that was hit in the side of the engine compartment. Whole front end had to be replaced. Did not affect the value when I sold it 5 years later. I was just upfront with what had happened and gave over all the documentation from the auto body shop.
On the other hand I had an 07 charger that my wife scraped the driver's side down our retaining wall. Mostly just paint and some dents. Took it and had the auto body shop repair and repaint, no accident was recorded to our vin. When we went to sell it, the first person that came to look at it took one look down the side and could tell that there had been repainting done. I couldn't even tell myself until he pointed out very subtle differences. We didn't have the documentation for that one, had lost it in a move. He walked away because he was afraid it had been in an accident that we were concealing.
Long story short if you are worried about resale value, I would have the repairs done properly and keep the documentation. Especially with anything that has to do with airbag deployments. If you plan on keeping this, then doing it yourself in stages is fine as well.
For example, I had a 2001 Tacoma that was hit in the side of the engine compartment. Whole front end had to be replaced. Did not affect the value when I sold it 5 years later. I was just upfront with what had happened and gave over all the documentation from the auto body shop.
On the other hand I had an 07 charger that my wife scraped the driver's side down our retaining wall. Mostly just paint and some dents. Took it and had the auto body shop repair and repaint, no accident was recorded to our vin. When we went to sell it, the first person that came to look at it took one look down the side and could tell that there had been repainting done. I couldn't even tell myself until he pointed out very subtle differences. We didn't have the documentation for that one, had lost it in a move. He walked away because he was afraid it had been in an accident that we were concealing.
Long story short if you are worried about resale value, I would have the repairs done properly and keep the documentation. Especially with anything that has to do with airbag deployments. If you plan on keeping this, then doing it yourself in stages is fine as well.
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Well said, I've definitely got some thinking to do. Thank you.
I think you might have saved other folks by posting your story... I am sure there are others that dont think to press that button while offroading. I hope everything turns out well !
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Thank you, I definitely learned a lot. I'm thinking about getting a sticker with "RSCA OFF!" and a little picture of a truck or something. I think a good spot would be next to the hi/lo range lever.
Also remember that if you end up having to have a body shop do any repairs they may enter it into the system at which point like the post above mentioned a buyer will become weary that you are not being up front. It could still show a clean car fax but if they do a vin check it could show it. Personally having the pics to show what happened to back your story should help ease any future buyers mind. I would make the claim and get it all fixed correctly at the same time.
I would be concerned with having others ride in a vehicle with an inoperable or partially functional airbag system that you are aware of. I have a feeling that in the case of an accident where a passenger is hurt insurance companies may hold you personally liable. Getting sued is way worse than an accident on the carfax.
No luck needed with USAA! They are top notch.
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No luck needed with USAA! They are top notch.
My main worry is obviously a total loss situation. With it being an 03 with 140k, I wouldn't think so.