Hey! I didn't expect that!

[sylvar]

So I called State Farm and said I needed them to authorize a full-size car instead of a standard (it's only a few dollars a day more). I explained to them that the car I had been given was way too small -- that I'm 6'4" and that's why I drive the Taurus that was damaged by their customer. I said I couldn't even see the road unless I craned my neck way forward.

And after a brief call to my garage to make sure they were doing the repairs, they put it into the rental company's computer. I called them up and they said "Yup, we can do that. As soon as we get one in, we'll call you."

So now I'm not driving the car that wasn't there, even though it's now here, and I'll be driving the car that still isn't there.

I dunno, I'll probably drive the Lancer to pick up some lunch (I have GOT to go shopping and do some cooking tonight!) and back to the rental shop -- but I'm glad I won't have to do much more with it.

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[sylvar.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'm starting to think that if I'm in another accident where someone else is at fault, maybe I ought to skip telling State Farm about it and just contact the other driver's company. What would other insurance companies do in a situation like that?

[gardenwaltz.livejournal.com]

in the accident that befell Jezebel(maysherestinpeace) we ended up dealing with both insurance companies. we called our insurance company (nationwide) who explained that they would be happy to honor the claim and go after the other guys insurance co (geico)for us. we ended up going through geico because we did not have rental reimbursement on our policy and nationwide would not front us that amount. either way, because we were not at fault our insurance company considers it a null incident. geico dealt with our complaint in what i am sure is the same manner they would have dealt with one of their insured. i.e. reluctantly and pathetically, but in the end they did cut us a check and pay for the rental car while we shopped for a new vehicle.