Had my first accident last week.. Been driving 9 years, maybe had a couple of scratches driving multiple cars. Life happens I guess, and luckily I was barely moving and the damage wasn't too serious. All fixed now but just wanted to share my experience..
Was merging onto a highway, in heavy traffic in the ramp. Following closely behind a Jetta, we both have an opening, ready to enter the highway, I go and check my sideview for traffic, and he decides to slam his brakes abruptly.
I avoid the direct hit by swerving left. Took out my fender, part of my bumper and headlight.. His stupid Jetta got a little scuff on the bumper. SMH
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20140927_182633 by deepen03, on Flickr
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20140927_182641 by deepen03, on Flickr
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20140927_185020 by deepen03, on Flickr
Here are the post-repair pics. I know a good body shop and was fully insured. Did get a nice new headlight (Made in Japan, Genuine). And had the body shop restore my driver side light and it looks new!
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20141005_153652 by deepen03, on Flickr
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20141005_153818 by deepen03, on Flickr
Was merging onto a highway, in heavy traffic in the ramp. Following closely behind a Jetta, we both have an opening, ready to enter the highway, I go and check my sideview for traffic, and he decides to slam his brakes abruptly.
I avoid the direct hit by swerving left. Took out my fender, part of my bumper and headlight.. His stupid Jetta got a little scuff on the bumper. SMH
20140927_182633 by deepen03, on Flickr
20140927_182641 by deepen03, on Flickr
20140927_185020 by deepen03, on FlickrHere are the post-repair pics. I know a good body shop and was fully insured. Did get a nice new headlight (Made in Japan, Genuine). And had the body shop restore my driver side light and it looks new!
20141005_153652 by deepen03, on Flickr
20141005_153818 by deepen03, on Flickr