My DMC was totaled:(

[DMC5180]

Yeah, that's a ton of oil, it almost looks like diesel fuel. Was the oil dry in those photos present at the time of the accident or placed afterwards?


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[Riley88]

First thing was making sure me and the gf were ok, we are. Boss gave me a sick day for tomorrow, so the adventure may continue

[Riley88]

Yeah, that's a ton of oil, it almost looks like diesel fuel. Was the oil dry in those photos present at the time of the accident or placed afterwards?


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oil wasnt dry, they started putting the sand down to soak it up after it happened, no one notified the city i guess, it was 10 prob happened at night

[SKnight]

Yeah send pictures to Toby. He had a car in the shop during the summer that had sustained some pretty bad damage and it went back home good as new.

[DMC5180]

oil wasnt dry, they started putting the sand down to soak it up after it happened, no one notified the city i guess, it was 10 prob happened at night

I meant, was the Oil-Dry (clay absorbent) aka kitty litter in place? Sand is not an absorbent agent.

Just clarifying.


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[Riley88]

I meant, was the Oil-Dry (clay absorbent) aka kitty litter in place? Sand is not an absorbent agent.

Just clarifying.


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No they didnt start putting it down until after

[AugustneverEnds]

This is awful news but you and your girlfriend are unharmed and your car can and should be repaired. DeLoreans are remarkably resilient and you have several choices of specialists to fix your injured baby to perfection. These types of things are what insurance is for after all. Best of luck!

[David T]

Depending on what kind of insurance you have you may be back in that car again. Depends on your deductible and if you had it insured for "Agreed Value" as a collector car (and it is high enough). Call Haggerty right away and get some initial estimates for them. They will also need the Police Report. The towing and storage may also be covered so save those receipts. Make sure in the report it mentions that oil slick and that it was there BEFORE your accident. After any accident you must be alert for any damage to you or your passenger. Wipelash may take a few days before you notice symptoms. Remove all personal items before they go missing. Even if it gets totaled, if you had it insured for enough, you can replace it. Even in it's condition it still has some value. Get that # when you get your repair estimates. You may need it for your negotiations with Haggerty.

[Riley88]

Depending on what kind of insurance you have you may be back in that car again. Depends on your deductible and if you had it insured for "Agreed Value" as a collector car (and it is high enough). Call Haggerty right away and get some initial estimates for them. They will also need the Police Report. The towing and storage may also be covered so save those receipts. Make sure in the report it mentions that oil slick and that it was there BEFORE your accident. After any accident you must be alert for any damage to you or your passenger. Wipelash may take a few days before you notice symptoms. Remove all personal items before they go missing. Even if it gets totaled, if you had it insured for enough, you can replace it. Even in it's condition it still has some value. Get that # when you get your repair estimates. You may need it for your negotiations with Haggerty.

I may have to go to the station to get a police report. With all the riots going on no police were able to make it to the accident only the fire department and since it happened on an on ramp they were trying to get us out of there as soon as possible, but i took alot of photos. I have a set value with hagerty, ill be talking to them tomorrow. Ill update this thread!

[nirvanaman]

Makes me very sad. My 3 year old son is very empathetic as well. Hopes to you repairing or finding another one.