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Expert: - 8/1/2010


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I brought my 2005 Corolla in to have two fuses replaced. I dropped it off at the dealership that services my car and left it parked in a designated parking space.  When I returned to pick up my vehicle, I was told that I had been hit by another driver who admitted fault. My car had been serviced and then parked in front of the garage bay doors where no parking spaces exist when it was hit. Is the dealership at fault here in any way?  Thanks

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Hi Debbie,

No. The dealer is not responsible. Since the damage was caused directly by the negligence of the other driver who admitted they were responsible, the dealer has no responsibility in this situation. You should contact te other drivers insurance company to report your claim.

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Richard Hixenbaugh

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Richard Hixenbaugh

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Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

Experience

I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

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Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

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Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

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My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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