Got into an accident in trade-in car :sad:

Dream_X3 · 07-16-2011, 09:18 PM

Hi guys,
I have scheduled to pick-up my new X3 tomorrow, but I got into an accident (rear_ended) today on my trade-in car, the car runs fine but needs minor work paid by the other driver's insurance.

My current options:
1. go to the dealer tomorrow, let him know about the accident and pick-up new car
2. postpone new car pick-up, fix the trade-in car and not mention about the a accident
3. postpone new car pick-up, fix the trade-in car and mention about the a accident

What do you guys think should be the next best course of action?

Will the dealer reduce the price of the trade-in?

will I have legal issues if I don't mention about the accident?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks.

colton_matthias · 07-16-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dream_X3

Hi guys,
I have scheduled to pick-up my new X3 tomorrow, but I got into an accident (rear_ended) today on my trade-in car, the car runs fine but needs minor work paid by the other driver's insurance.

My current options:
1. go to the dealer tomorrow, let him know about the accident and pick-up new car
2. postpone new car pick-up, fix the trade-in car and not mention about the a accident
3. postpone new car pick-up, fix the trade-in car and mention about the a accident

What do you guys think should be the next best course of action?

Will the dealer reduce the price of the trade-in?

will I have legal issues if I don't mention about the accident?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks.

I will choose option 2.... not sure about legality reasons though... lol

guitarpath · 07-16-2011, 09:41 PM

I would go to the dealer and offer him option 3. Option 2 would be off the table for me.

NYC_340i · 07-16-2011, 09:42 PM

I'll go with option 2. What they don't know won't hurt them.

Nahoa · 07-16-2011, 09:48 PM

Deal with them the way you want them to deal with you. Would you be okay if someone hit your new X3 before delivery, they repaired it, and gave it to you without saying anything?

If doing the right thing isn't enough for you, check anything you signed when completing the order and leaving your deposit. You may have committed to telling them of any such event.

02420X3 · 07-16-2011, 09:53 PM

I'm with Nahoa on this - treat them the way that you want them to treat you. There's another choice.

4. Call the dealer, tell them what happened, and ask what your options are.

fedinand · 07-16-2011, 10:40 PM

You need to be honest with them all they have to do is run a carfax and they will know. This is the perfect time to let your dealer know and what ever amount they take off for the accident - the other insurance should have to come up with the difference…and they will take off for an accident…that has been my experience anyway.

turbotoy4me · 07-16-2011, 11:02 PM

I have to agree with the honesty option. I would want them to be honest with me when purchasing a used vehicle. I also agree with calling or stopping by before you do any repairs and asking them what your options are. Since you have signed an agreement they may be able to assist you with the body work or have an alternative that you have not considered. I am sure you are not the first person this has happened to. Good luck, sorry to hear of your misfortune.

Alanintx · 07-16-2011, 11:20 PM

IMHO - Go the honest route and check your options. See if your dealer has their own body shop that can do the work, as they will profit.

Dr Stig 2 · 07-16-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 02420X3

I'm with Nahoa on this - treat them the way that you want them to treat you. There's another choice.

4. Call the dealer, tell them what happened, and ask what your options are.

+1

This will not be their first rodeo.
You might be lucky and they will take on the car as is and deal with the insurer for you.

perto · 07-17-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

+1

This will not be their first rodeo.
You might be lucky and they will take on the car as is and deal with the insurer for you.

+1

walendvay · 07-17-2011, 08:55 AM

I'd do option 1. they want to sell a car. I'd suspect they'd want you to take delivery of your new car and they will work something out on the fix.

let us know what happens, as a lot of us are driving our trade-in cars and, at least me, are curious what would happen if this were to occur.

walendvay · 07-17-2011, 08:57 AM

I'd bet that since it's the other driver's fault, they'd want to take your car now. They'd probably deal with the other guy's insurance, then fix the car themselves, and make even more money on your trade!!! Go to the dealer and be straight. if they try to screw you, tell them my idea in this post. you'll need to work with the sales manager or GM of the dealer....

good luck!

LEDZEP · 07-17-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nahoa

Deal with them the way you want them to deal with you. Would you be okay if someone hit your new X3 before delivery, they repaired it, and gave it to you without saying anything?

If doing the right thing isn't enough for you, check anything you signed when completing the order and leaving your deposit. You may have committed to telling them of any such event.

Wow, a nightmare scenario to be sure! Every time I order a new car I am paranoid until the new one comes in... but I agree completely with Nahoa. As unusual and unlucky as this is, it can't be the first time it has happened. I'm sure the dealer will have a good idea how it's best handled. Most likely, you will sign over your claim rights to the accident and they will collect from the insurance. That is just a guess.

As far as not telling them, I wouldn't even consider that personally. I would wager that all of the folks who advise such would be the first to go ballistic if they discovered they bought a vehicle with damage that was not divulged. Such is our society....

tuco44 · 07-17-2011, 05:24 PM

Agree with all the "be honest" posters. No other way.

WWONG · 07-17-2011, 06:11 PM

2.

Morality is for the weak.

nonagon · 07-17-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WWONG

2.

Morality is for the weak.

Stephen5242 · 07-17-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WWONG

2.

Morality is for the weak.

I'm glad everyone doesn't think this way.

Deal with the BMW dealer the same way you would want to be dealt with.

Mauryt · 07-17-2011, 08:53 PM

Take it by the dealer and let them see the damage. That way they know exactly what the damage was and should deal with it fairly. Having it fixed and then trading would leave doubt.

Always treat them as you would want to be treated.

WWONG · 07-17-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen5242

Quote:

Originally Posted by WWONG

2.

Morality is for the weak.

I'm glad everyone doesn't think this way.

Deal with the BMW dealer the same way you would want to be dealt with.

The dealerships do that crap all the time. The one near me had someone shoot at an X3, and it was in the shop getting repaired so my CA had to take out the X3 from the showroom so I could test drive it.

Guess what? Back on the lot as new with a clean carfax

Nahoa · 07-17-2011, 08:59 PM

Really? Post the carfax.

WWONG · 07-17-2011, 11:41 PM

No, don't want to get my CA in trouble.

07-16-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
Dream_X3 Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Got into an accident in trade-in car :sad: Hi guys, I have scheduled to pick-up my new X3 tomorrow, but I got into an accident (rear_ended) today on my trade-in car, the car runs fine but needs minor work paid by the other driver's insurance. My current options: 1. go to the dealer tomorrow, let him know about the accident and pick-up new car 2. postpone new car pick-up, fix the trade-in car and not mention about the a accident 3. postpone new car pick-up, fix the trade-in car and mention about the a accident What do you guys think should be the next best course of action? Will the dealer reduce the price of the trade-in? will I have legal issues if I don't mention about the accident? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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guitarpath Private 3 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	I would go to the dealer and offer him option 3. Option 2 would be off the table for me.
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07-16-2011, 09:42 PM	#4
NYC_340i Lieutenant 207 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '20 M340i xDrive, '11 X3 28i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I'll go with option 2. What they don't know won't hurt them.
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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Deal with them the way you want them to deal with you. Would you be okay if someone hit your new X3 before delivery, they repaired it, and gave it to you without saying anything? If doing the right thing isn't enough for you, check anything you signed when completing the order and leaving your deposit. You may have committed to telling them of any such event. __________________
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07-16-2011, 09:53 PM	#6
02420X3 Captain 63 Rep 983 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I'm with Nahoa on this - treat them the way that you want them to treat you. There's another choice. 4. Call the dealer, tell them what happened, and ask what your options are.
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fedinand Major 74 Rep 1,271 Posts Drives: '11 X3, '11 GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN iTrader: (6)	You need to be honest with them all they have to do is run a carfax and they will know. This is the perfect time to let your dealer know and what ever amount they take off for the accident - the other insurance should have to come up with the difference…and they will take off for an accident…that has been my experience anyway.
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turbotoy4me Captain 131 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Berthoud, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche Macan ... [0.00] 2017 BMW i3 [0.00] 2020 BMW [0.00]	I have to agree with the honesty option. I would want them to be honest with me when purchasing a used vehicle. I also agree with calling or stopping by before you do any repairs and asking them what your options are. Since you have signed an agreement they may be able to assist you with the body work or have an alternative that you have not considered. I am sure you are not the first person this has happened to. Good luck, sorry to hear of your misfortune.
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Alanintx ATAP 4 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2017 Midnight Blue 430xi GC Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	IMHO - Go the honest route and check your options. See if your dealer has their own body shop that can do the work, as they will profit.
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07-17-2011, 08:55 AM	#12
walendvay First Lieutenant 52 Rep 343 Posts Drives: '11 F25 28i; '13 E84 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pacific NW iTrader: (0)	I'd do option 1. they want to sell a car. I'd suspect they'd want you to take delivery of your new car and they will work something out on the fix. let us know what happens, as a lot of us are driving our trade-in cars and, at least me, are curious what would happen if this were to occur.
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walendvay First Lieutenant 52 Rep 343 Posts Drives: '11 F25 28i; '13 E84 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pacific NW iTrader: (0)	I'd bet that since it's the other driver's fault, they'd want to take your car now. They'd probably deal with the other guy's insurance, then fix the car themselves, and make even more money on your trade!!! Go to the dealer and be straight. if they try to screw you, tell them my idea in this post. you'll need to work with the sales manager or GM of the dealer.... good luck!
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07-17-2011, 05:24 PM	#15
tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Agree with all the "be honest" posters. No other way. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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WWONG Banned 109 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	2. Morality is for the weak.
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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Really? Post the carfax. __________________
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WWONG Banned 109 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	No, don't want to get my CA in trouble.
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