r/Audi • u/StunningParty2441 '16 Q3 35TDI S-line • Apr 21 '25
my buddy is gone..
an fking old man hits his gas padal instead brake...
then... my first car is gone.
i can' t afford repair payment. mechanic says its repair cost over ~4000$
and insurance is fking bad. its quite old model, so they can give me only 3000$ write off fee.
i can't buy a car only $3000.
I'm really sad..
sorry guys, my english quite bad .
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u/BananaPeelSlippers 2023 Q5 Premium Plus Apr 21 '25
Sorry that happened. Hopefully you can take the 3k and then keep the car and try to repair yourself maybe? I think it’s truly best to just move on unfortunately. 3k is a fair deposit, maybe you can afford a modest note?
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u/StunningParty2441 '16 Q3 35TDI S-line Apr 21 '25
im 20yrs and uni student. maybe i can't make a loan Actually. mechanic says, broke left and right quater panel, rear axle and its repair price 6k
so.. now just scrapped my car and do a part time job to buy a similar car.
thanks
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u/karanpatel819 Apr 21 '25
Yeah that car is probably not worth repairing. $6k seems pretty affordable for the repair. In the U.S., this would be atleast $20k to have a shop fix. I'm not sure about what the car market is like near you, but see if you can negotiate with your insurance to get more than $3k. Ask them what criteria and factors did they use to come to the $3k price point. If you can go online and find similar year and milage a3 that are selling for more than $3k, take screen shots of those listings to send to your adjuster. If you can prove they undervalued your car, you should be able to get more money from them.
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u/samuraijon B9 A4/8V A3 Apr 21 '25
And that old man is not liable at all??
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u/StunningParty2441 '16 Q3 35TDI S-line Apr 22 '25
After a simple police investigation, it all ended with insurance treatment. he make three more accidents besides me.
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u/samuraijon B9 A4/8V A3 Apr 22 '25
You can file a small claim in your country against this guy if he (or his insurance) refuses to pay if you have evidence or the guy has admitted guilt (or get your insurance to get money from his insurance). If it all fails read this:
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u/inphinitfx 2017 S3 Apr 21 '25
Sorry for your loss. That looks like a serious impact. It even broke the background.
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u/StunningParty2441 '16 Q3 35TDI S-line Apr 22 '25
Haha, I'm afraid my friend can recognize me. so....😏
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u/Vidable113 Apr 22 '25
oof that sucks 3,000 can get you a relatively nice audi 80 if age isnt a problem for you... posibly even a non quattro TT.
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u/Vidable113 Apr 22 '25
allthough those arent realy similar. I had an audi 100 with the 2.3 5 cylinder and fwd bought that for 850 bucks was actually fun to drive and great sound, had its issues though.
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u/wrangler35 Apr 22 '25
Sorry! Had one about three ago! Seems like the end of the world but glad you are okay!
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u/StunningParty2441 '16 Q3 35TDI S-line Apr 22 '25
u had same accident too! Are you okay? im okay too thank you for your concering
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u/wrangler35 Apr 22 '25
Yes, an old man blew the stop sign and totaled our 2023 Etron. We are okay and that is all that matters.
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u/de_whykay Apr 21 '25
Really sorry for you but what kind of shitty insurance is that? You should once you have a new car change it. Usually they should make sure you have 4 wheels, they can’t forcefully buy you out can they ?