Worst storm I've seen in 29 years. Camry got the brunt of it =( - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

***bandit*** · 09-19-2010, 11:21 PM

So on Thursday, we got clobbered with very very high winds/tornado in New York City! Trees uprooted and knocked over. All the trees fell in the same direction.

My new tree house in my backyard (neighbors tree and landed across 3 yards)

Luckily, it did not fall in any direction towards any houses or it would have been worse.

But LOTS of branches fell off of trees. One of them smacked into my car =(. Of all the cars on the block, mine go the worst. A civic was completely covered with branches and leaves and escaped with no harm. A car got hit with power line...supposedly all the lights went off in the car but it still started up.

How much you think damage would be and the process of fixing? I'll be going to adjuster tomorrow to see whats the cost.

strictly180 · 09-19-2010, 11:27 PM

sorry to hear bout the mishap tim. everything will be alright doesnt look to be totaled easy job. looks like new rear quarter and new trunk, glass looks good. probaly 3 or 4 grand of work but u never kno. i actually passed by queens on metropolitan ave and wow i have never seen so many trees fallen down. at least u guys ok and wasnt in the car.

bigloubumpin · 09-19-2010, 11:35 PM

Yeah that storm was bad Tim.I was at work in Astoria when it came thru.It took me about 1/2 hr. just to get to the Whitestone Expwy with all the downed trees & power lines.Man that's some pretty bad damage,keep us abreast with your claim status.

thrawnis · 09-20-2010, 12:23 AM

Wow dude, that totally sucks. From the initial look, it looks like they probably just have to replace and paint the driver fender and trunk lid. If that is all they do and you go through insurance, it will be about $1,500-2,000 in repairs. If there is more going on underneath, who knows?

11LE · 09-20-2010, 12:39 AM

I'm glad you're alright. Health is much more important. Your car's repair will come easy.

***Kiwi-Corolla*** · 09-20-2010, 01:29 AM

Holy crap!

. Sorry to hear that! We've had some extremely high winds here in New Zealand over the past few days too, and quite a few cars have been crushed by trees as well. Best of luck getting it sorted man. Let us know how you get on.

untitlejk · 09-20-2010, 01:52 AM

yeah, thank God it didnt fall towards your house. Should insurance be able cover it?

***TrailDust*** · 09-20-2010, 01:55 AM

Dayum, Tim, that sucks!

***bandit*** · 09-20-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thrawnis

Wow dude, that totally sucks. From the initial look, it looks like they probably just have to replace and paint the driver fender and trunk lid. If that is all they do and you go through insurance, it will be about $1,500-2,000 in repairs. If there is more going on underneath, who knows?

Havent even opened the trunk or gas door. Its pinched shut. Trunk lining is bent as well. Tails look unscathed

gdanaher · 09-20-2010, 07:08 AM

My bid is $6400. You have work to do on the fuel filler assembly as well and I'm guessing the trunk floor on that side will need a little TLC. Cut out the quarter panel and replace along with the time to replace and rewire the trunk will run the bill up a little. You DO have insurance for this, right?

***bandit*** · 09-20-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gdanaher

My bid is $6400. You have work to do on the fuel filler assembly as well and I'm guessing the trunk floor on that side will need a little TLC. Cut out the quarter panel and replace along with the time to replace and rewire the trunk will run the bill up a little. You DO have insurance for this, right?

Yes I have insurance. I have full coverage with GEICO.

I just came back from adjuster and they quoted $3500 minus $500 deductable. So I walked out with $3000 check. They said if the damage is more severe once a shop looks at it, another adjuster needs to come out and look before giving me another check.