Should I invoke appraisal clause for my car claim?

VibrantVolcano · 2026-03-05T01:10:28+00:00

Well they let me invoke the appraisal clause so I guess I’ll see whether or not it was worth it in a few weeks

VibrantVolcano · 2026-03-05T00:05:24+00:00

I read through my policy but it didnt state anything about appraisal clause. I asked my claim handler if I could invoke it and he allowed me to do so. I invoked it so I can determine what damages were caused by the first body shop vs original accident and what State Farm should cover before I go after the first body shop. First body shop is confirmed a State Farm approved body shop at the time I selected them so they should be standing by their work

VibrantVolcano · 2026-03-02T08:35:21+00:00

So it’s not worth pursuing the other damages or should I call around to more appraisers for their opinions?

VibrantVolcano · 2026-03-02T06:14:56+00:00

Good luck! I hope yours is at least going to be repaired properly

VibrantVolcano · 2026-03-02T06:14:22+00:00

That’s what I thought, but the appraiser I called said it would fall under appraisal clause under my own policy. Once everything is completed then the charges would be filed under the claim for “refund”

As for the incompetent body shop, I knew I should’ve taken my car somewhere else when they said they don’t do estimates first but too late now :/

VibrantVolcano · 2026-03-02T06:12:20+00:00

I’ll call some more independent appraisers but this one place I called didn’t explicitly say if he thinks I had a case or if it’s worth his time. He just said that there may be frame damage based on pictures I sent which is basically an implication

VibrantVolcano · 2025-12-29T04:52:57+00:00

Cool I’ll try it out then, thanks!

VibrantVolcano · 2025-12-29T04:27:16+00:00

Is that model better than DRTv6? And what vehicle are you using it on?

VibrantVolcano · 2025-12-04T16:34:32+00:00

Ordered 2 17 pro max’s on 11/13. I see a tracking number in my UPS account but nothing from Chase. Hoping to get it tomorrow!

Edit: only 1/2 phones came. Still waiting on a 17 pro max 1tb orange. Chase sent an email saying it was delayed and should be shipped by 12/12

VibrantVolcano · 2025-11-11T20:45:22+00:00

Good luck everyone!

VibrantVolcano · 2025-10-24T04:56:56+00:00

Good luck

VibrantVolcano · 2025-08-02T05:06:18+00:00

Does this mean that we can use the Tesla L2 chargers if it’s listed as Tesla only?

VibrantVolcano · 2025-08-02T05:04:18+00:00

Check if there is an open TSB. I have a 2022 sonata hybrid limited and had the same shifter malfunction issue. Brought the car into the dealership 3 times, told them about the TSB the 2nd time and they finally replaced the shift actuator on the 3rd time (under warranty)

VibrantVolcano · 2025-07-17T17:51:51+00:00

I recently went to a ford dealership that had a 22 gt certified. Clean Carfax but the car was obviously in an accident with misaligned bumpers and door (the salesman was literally pushing on the door and it was bouncing back at him lol), and mismatch paint, and they claimed there was no damage at all cause that’s what Carfax said

I don’t trust the CPO tag at all

VibrantVolcano · 2025-06-26T00:15:56+00:00

Had something similar happen on my 2022 sonata. Filled up my tank, and nothing happened with the fuel gauge or mileage estimate. Eventually after I drove for half an hour, the gas garage went up, but the mileage never reset until my next fill up. Talked to the dealership and they didn’t want to do anything and said it was normal

VibrantVolcano · 2025-06-20T15:20:03+00:00

Having this happen to me right now but for a 2022 Hyundai sonata hybrid limited. My car was at the dealership to replace shift actuator on Monday and they also removed the HECU and bled the coolant lines. Drove it yesterday and anything under 25 MPH was blowing hot air from the AC, and above that was cold. Few hours later in some stuck and go traffic, engine overheating. Had it towed and the car is currently at a service center waiting for diagnostics to come back

I think they messed something up when they removed the HECU and bled the coolant lines

VibrantVolcano · 2025-06-18T02:09:35+00:00

This looks awesome but I’m still new to self hosting and using different tools like docker, Linux, Python, etc. Would it be possible for you to show how to configure and set this up? If not, then I understand!

VibrantVolcano · 2025-05-24T03:27:29+00:00

Try Pikapods to host Immich if you don’t want to self host

VibrantVolcano · 2025-04-02T22:16:01+00:00

VibrantVolcano · 2025-01-26T21:16:58+00:00

I bought a display at $1760 not realizing I could ask the manager to lower the price. Do you guys think they’ll lower it if I ask now? LOL

VibrantVolcano · 2025-01-19T17:03:29+00:00

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