Jump to content
SAU Community

Vic Wasteland Thread

R31Nismoid

By R31Nismoid,
in Victoria

 Share

Recommended Posts

Odium Grand Master

Odium

Posted
Posted

Car is booked in for repairs via Just Car Insurance....

Tuesday I'm going to go drop it off and talk to an assessor..

Am I able to talk to the assessor and get additional quotes from the repairers who bid on it, to get a rust bubble in the door and my sideskirt repainted at the same time? (Which I'd have to pay extra for obviously)

Any other advice before I let my baby go to them for a few days?

Set the PFC Rev limitor to 4000rpm so they can't thrash even if they wanted to?

  • Replies 84.1k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • Birds

    7929

  • joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo

    6791

  • Sunkist

    6123

  • UNR33L

    4177

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo
joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo

probably worth more than your D1R's

Mohsen
Mohsen

i kinda want one. name him al pacacino.

Birds
Birds

You laugh now, but when I'm at a formal occasion with a shitty DJ and they need someone to drop Dre beats...I have something up my sleeve.

Posted Images

emts Grand Master

emts

Posted
Posted

Car is booked in for repairs via Just Car Insurance....

Tuesday I'm going to go drop it off and talk to an assessor..

Am I able to talk to the assessor and get additional quotes from the repairers who bid on it, to get a rust bubble in the door and my sideskirt repainted at the same time? (Which I'd have to pay extra for obviously)

Any other advice before I let my baby go to them for a few days?

Set the PFC Rev limitor to 4000rpm so they can't thrash even if they wanted to?

I'm pretty sure they are the same as AAMI with the repairs.

and when the winning bidder is selected you get informed of them so are free to contact them.

other advise..move to shannons and get choice of repairers..

Odium Grand Master

Odium

Posted
Posted

other advise..move to shannons and get choice of repairers..

Yeah I think I might do that now that I'm older and can afford a decent company...

I dropped into see Mick at Micolor the other day on my way past since he's near my work... He said "Insurance? HA!!! No chance I could get that job"

I'm just really worried about how bad it'll turn out if they do a cheap job while trying to colour match 15yo white. :( My paint is in decent nick, but well... colour matching white. urgh...

Down_Shift Veteran

Down_Shift

Posted
Posted

Car is booked in for repairs via Just Car Insurance....

Tuesday I'm going to go drop it off and talk to an assessor..

Am I able to talk to the assessor and get additional quotes from the repairers who bid on it, to get a rust bubble in the door and my sideskirt repainted at the same time? (Which I'd have to pay extra for obviously)

Any other advice before I let my baby go to them for a few days?

Set the PFC Rev limitor to 4000rpm so they can't thrash even if they wanted to?

JustcarInsurance has a list of assessors/repairers, they called me and let me pick which one to use. I just picked the closes one to my house for easier transportation, you pretty much deal with the assessor which is the owner of the repair workshop in my case. How easy going the workshop is dependent.... You don't actually deal with an assessor directly from JustcarInsurance, just a workshop which is contracted to justcarinsurance.

That's from my experience, could be different though.

Odium Grand Master

Odium

Posted
Posted

They asked me where my home postcode was, where I said 3133 - Vermont... and she said the name of an Assessment center near there... so I said can you try my work 3192 - Cheltenham and she said that their place near there is in Moorabin / Heatherton. Comes up on google maps at a AAMI place, who is Just Car Insurances parent company.

They've said a few times that I don't have choice of repairer, and that I'd give them my car and they've get a few of their local repairers in to quote on the job throughout the day and then they'd go with the best quote.

I'll make sure that I'm informed of the repairer so that I can get them to do some additional work for me before the respraying... rubbing back and sealing a tiny rust spot which has spread a little under the paint (in the same panel as the door dent... but not caused by the accident)

Birds Grand Master

Birds

Posted
Posted

Yeah I think I might do that now that I'm older and can afford a decent company...

I dropped into see Mick at Micolor the other day on my way past since he's near my work... He said "Insurance? HA!!! No chance I could get that job"

I'm just really worried about how bad it'll turn out if they do a cheap job while trying to colour match 15yo white. :( My paint is in decent nick, but well... colour matching white. urgh...

Nothing wrong with Just Car repairers mate. They have a reputation to uphold, just like any other panel beater. Remember that you have the option to challenge repairs if you're not satisfied. They will also let you choose an alternative repairer as long as the cost difference is reasonable, which can be challenged in VCAT.

One of the panel beaters I saw for a quote told me they can't legally make you go with a repairer, in the end the choice is yours (as long as it's reasonable, not MiColour 10k resprays). The assessor actually wanted me to go with my repairer cause he was a bit cheaper than the Just Cars one.

I ended up going with the Just Cars repairer because it sounded like they were going to do a better job. Mine came back with perfect match (metallic silver) and looking very straight.

Odium Grand Master

Odium

Posted
Posted

Yeah, I've made a not at fault claim on their recommendation, $0 Excess, and they'll repair my car and then chase Allianz for payment later on.

t fault Camry driver has already made a claim for her car, and I have her claim number which I've passed onto JCI to smooth out the process.

Saves weeks of f'ing around and waiting to be called back etc...

Rekin Grand Master

Rekin

Posted
Posted

Yeah, I've made a not at fault claim on their recommendation, $0 Excess, and they'll repair my car and then chase Allianz for payment later on.

t fault Camry driver has already made a claim for her car, and I have her claim number which I've passed onto JCI to smooth out the process.

Saves weeks of f'ing around and waiting to be called back etc...

Sorry you are getting shafted there mate. If it is not your fault you are entitled to get it repaired wherever you want, paid for by Allianz.

Tell justcars to eat it, call up the bitch who hit you and ask for a claim number from her insurance.

Take her claim number to panel beater who will sort everything out for you. It's how I did it with mine with Mick...

Birds Grand Master

Birds

Posted
Posted

What Pat said^

That's what confused me; you talking about having to go with a Just Car repairer when it wasn't your fault. You don't even have to deal with Just Car in this situation if you have the woman's claim number; you can deal directly with Allianz and have them pay for your shit.

In this situstion you can get it repaired anywhere...but again...within reason, as her insurance company has the option to challenge an excessive quote in VCAT. Doubt they'd kick up over a couple grand worth of damage, though.

Rekin Grand Master

Rekin

Posted
Posted

What Pat said^

That's what confused me; you talking about having to go with a Just Car repairer when it wasn't your fault. You don't even have to deal with Just Car in this situation if you have the woman's claim number; you can deal directly with Allianz and have them pay for your shit.

In this situstion you can get it repaired anywhere...but again...within reason, as her insurance company has the option to challenge an excessive quote in VCAT. Doubt they'd kick up over a couple grand worth of damage, though.

Social engineering brah. Working the system for the little guys
Birds Grand Master

Birds

Posted
Posted

Anyone need a pair of rear tyres? KU31 in 265/35/18 with ~60% tread (could be more, there's plenty of life left in them). Decent tyres; just couldn't hold 2nd in my car, so running an R compound now. Would grip up fine with anything 200rwkw or less. $200 each new, so $150 for the pair sounds fair IMO.

funkymonkey Grand Master

funkymonkey

Posted
Posted

Take her claim number to panel beater who will sort everything out for you. It's how I did it with mine with Mick...

This. Don't know why you're getting Just Cars to do the repair. Any proper panelbeater can just use your claim number to do the work directly.
funkymonkey Grand Master

funkymonkey

Posted
Posted

Test fitted air tank in the golfenwagen last night. I can stealth it if I fabricate a side moulding that sits 1.5" further in, and I can also retain my spare wheel and boot space. Awww shiiiiiet.

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • GTSBoy
      R32GTR R200 reverting from Nismo centre to stock

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      I like it when the counter chick leads you out the back into the racks and says "have a grub around in here and see if you can find what you need. I'll be back in a few minutes. Just left me in front of a massive motorised shelving system and 2-3 million fasteners, so I could find a peculiar SS shoulder bolt with cap head. Gotta love country towns.
    • Piggaz
      R32GTR R200 reverting from Nismo centre to stock

      By Piggaz · Posted

      I used this https://osgiken.com.au/product/os-giken-os-250r-lsd-gear-oil-80w250-1-litre/   shut my nismo 1.5 pro up by heaps…. Not silent though. Gives the car character and personality. It ain’t a carolla. If you want silent, put a quaife in it.
    • MBS206
      R32GTR R200 reverting from Nismo centre to stock

      By MBS206 · Posted

      It's about the same time for me from Bunnings, or the Fasteners. My big push away from takeaway food, and gluten in general keeps me away from the Bunnings Snags too! Weather up here, I've been out for two walks today in the beautiful sunshine. Had a few little drizzles, and some wind, that honestly, a tin of beans and I could compete on how harsh she blows Thankfully, being this bit inland, we're not getting anything much really. Will probably pick up a bit more when/if Cyclone Alfie decides to come ashore. A few areas in the GC though, and south into NSW are really getting smashed though! Right now, I'm just annoyed Alfie hasn't hit, as I'm not allowed to crack into the BBQ foods like the bacon and eggs until the Cyclone hits "In case we lose power"...
    • The Bogan
      R32GTR R200 reverting from Nismo centre to stock

      By The Bogan · Posted

      I love fastener joints, the price difference between them and joints like Bunnings or Super Cheap is amazing, and they either have exactly what you want, or they can get it to quick They have even given me some for free when I only needed a couple of specific size In saying this, I have paid premium for fasteners from Bunnings if they have the sizes I need, but only for convenience really, as my local is only 10 minutes away, the Sushi joint near them is also a consideration  How's the weather Matt? Stay safe mate
    • joshuaho96
      R32 update from 1990's spec.

      By joshuaho96 · Posted

      Wideband is worth setting up if only for tuning purposes. I would not mess with the ignition system unless there's a misfire. HKS crank trigger is popular out here for the relatively easily sourced Denso crank sensor, not a bad idea to install as well regardless of power level on a standalone. Boost leak test is worth thinking about. Oil pressure sensor tied to a fuel cut isn't a bad idea either. Getting the tune figured out is a good idea. Without putting eyes on it and getting under it there's no way for us to tell you exactly what it needs but most likely you're down to the last 10% that will make a big, big difference in how happy you are with the car.
×
×
  • Create New...