Wreck in Birmingham

[Kermit]

Thanks for the update Mike. Hopefully it's not totaled - I suppose it'll be heading to Crown's body shop for estimates....

How many miles did/does she have on it?

Hopefully there are enough witnesses able to ID the culprit's vehicle so they get what's coming to them.

[SuperGeek]

Glad to read that she's ok. It's amazing how bad the Smart looks when it hits something ahead of it... the front panels just kind of fall apart and make it look worse than it probably is.

I'm sure there are lots of people interested in the repairability... insurance might "total" it simply to get her back on the road asap, but that doesn't mean it's not repairable.

It's also great to read that most owners involved in Smart crashes want another Smart.

[MikeDCop]

This is what my friend posted in the smartusainsider forum:

"Hey Everyone,
I have gottn my little "blue baby" to a very caring repair shop - Foreign Car Body & Repair in Bhm. While they have not had a Smart before, They are well versed in dealing with foreign cars (and their intricacies). Additionally, the owner is a Smart enthusiast and he currently has one ordered (DDE May 2009). I feel so much better knowing someone that is truly interested in this car will be handling the repairs. I went by there after work and they were all amazed at how wonderfully this car held up - there is NO damage to the suspension, frame or motor - only headlight, service portal area and body parts. I did talk to the person I was knocked into (97 Acura) and his vehicle's roof crumpled and they are totaling his car! Guess the Smart packs a real Wallop! Additionally, he has developed some pain and injuries and had to go to the hospital yesterday for intestinal bruising. Sure hope he gets OK. One of the first questions he asked me this morning was "What was thing you were driving?"
As for me, I have a few new sore areas, but they are all seat belt related. I am fine and pleased to say that my SMART will be too."

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The case has been turned over to our "Hit and Run" Detectives to be investigated. Smart Center Birmingham and Crown Mercedes doesn't have a body shop. I pointed her to a body shop that I know does do good work and has done several repairs for me, including restoring my '75 Celica and most recently, my DW's car.

When I find out what the estimate is, I'll post it. When the repairs are done, I'll post that also.

Mike

[Suze]

Originally Posted by MikeDCop

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The case has been turned over to our "Hit and Run" Detectives to be investigated. Smart Center Birmingham and Crown Mercedes doesn't have a body shop. I pointed her to a body shop that I know does do good work and has done several repairs for me, including restoring my '75 Celica and most recently, my DW's car.

When I find out what the estimate is, I'll post it. When the repairs are done, I'll post that also.

Mike

Well Done, Mike ~

Please also post when they get the ba****d who hit her.

**sysop censored**

[Kermit]

Thanks for that update Mike. That's one more testimonial to go into the smashed up smart book. I was actually keeping my own files of all the cars that have been on accidents and their owner's testimonials for my own use but the better half feels I shouldn't as I might anger the gods.

I could of sworn that Crown had a body shop, explains why I wasn't able to sniff anything out while I was there. Hopefully the owner of the body shop ends up becoming a member of this forum as I have high expectations for his car after I get it. I know the Smart is a blank canvas for people of that caliber (people in car related fields - body shops - repair shops - auto parts etc.)

You'll have to PM me about your Celica - I'm intrigued. I'm sure some of my stuff in the stable may spark your interest too.