Bent a Rim on a Pothole...will the city replace it?

shaginwagon13 · 08-31-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by redfox

PS: I submitted a claim to the city of toronto in October 2011, got my money in May 2012. Two bent rims replaced (just the lips), $1500. I took pics and filed the next day and I was on them like fly on shit since. Tough, but doable.

Ya I know they try and drag it out as long as possible hoping you will just give up so they don't have to pay... I'm glad they ended up settling with you though.

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Originally Posted by bulldog x6

good luck man - its going to be a pain in the ass but you are right, stay on them and hope you get some compensation. Roads are terribly maintained these days. Thank god driving the X is alot easier over bumps than driving my old E90 with coils and m3 rims.

Thanks man, I submitted yesterday the claim and it happened yesterday afternoon. I have to take the rims off the car because the inside of the rims were bent. I am planning on doing that tonight if time permits and sending in the pics.

....How are you liking the x? I still have to put those midpipes on I got off you, I'm dying to see how it sounds.

Wolf 335 · 08-31-2012, 03:36 PM

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shaginwagon13 · 08-31-2012, 06:04 PM

Got this in an email today... And so the long process of arguing starts lol

Anyone have advice?

bulldog_yyc · 08-31-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

Ya I know they try and drag it out as long as possible hoping you will just give up so they don't have to pay... I'm glad they ended up settling with you though.

Thanks man, I submitted yesterday the claim and it happened yesterday afternoon. I have to take the rims off the car because the inside of the rims were bent. I am planning on doing that tonight if time permits and sending in the pics.

....How are you liking the x? I still have to put those midpipes on I got off you, I'm dying to see how it sounds.

its good
slow but good
get those pipes on!

KCX_335xi · 08-31-2012, 08:33 PM

I made a claim against city of Toronto after hitting a pothole and WON ! After a lot of BS... Search for a thread on it... I ended up escalating my claim via email to their EVP of Operations... Got my cheque in 5 days after a few weeks of no replies

shaginwagon13 · 08-31-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KCX_335xi

I made a claim against city of Toronto after hitting a pothole and WON ! After a lot of BS... Search for a thread on it... I ended up escalating my claim via email to their EVP of Operations... Got my cheque in 5 days after a few weeks of no replies

Did they ask you to submit pictures? I am gonna take them this weekend and send them in but I have to get the tires and rims fixed. This is my daily driver and I don't wanna hear them say after 'oh we wanted to see them in person'.

I can't leave the car in the driveway for however long they take to pay.

KCX_335xi · 08-31-2012, 09:18 PM

Yes, take pics for sure and it would also help if the receipt of repair states that damage was was due to a pothole... Keep us posted !

shaginwagon13 · 09-28-2012, 11:07 AM

Update:

Sent the pictures, quotes and mechanic notes alomst 2 weeks ago today along with several emails asking for a confirmation they have recieved the stuff. I have not gotten a reply yet.

I am not upset, I know they play the stalling game, but does anyone have advice how I can turn up the heat?

shaginwagon13 · 11-09-2012, 06:04 PM

UPDATE:

The city agreed to cover the costs of the damages last week. Just thought I would give the heads up if anyone else ran over a pot hole.

KCX_335xi · 11-09-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shaginwagon13

UPDATE:

The city agreed to cover the costs of the damages last week. Just thought I would give the heads up if anyone else ran over a pot hole.

High-five !

shaginwagon13 · 11-09-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KCX_335xi

High-five !

Great Success!

BigFoig · 11-12-2012, 02:55 AM

Hey I'm currently in a similar situation.

It occurred twice actually both times in York Region.

And both was caused due to construction.

It wasn't only me that was effected either, I saw a honda with Volks get launched by the messed up pavement cut and he later came by to tell me his wheels were completely destroyed.

I ended up filing a claim a couple months later because I didn't hit it that bad but I still ended up getting a vibration.

However they rejected the claim because it was over 15 days.

Then I submitted a follow up claim for something that occurred a couple days prior and the insurance people that handle these things are asking me to come in to their office to chat.

I dunno but I guess they are gonna settle.

Will keep you guys updated.

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shaginwagon13 Chartered Accountant 64 Rep 970 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	UPDATE: The city agreed to cover the costs of the damages last week. Just thought I would give the heads up if anyone else ran over a pot hole.
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BigFoig Banned 28 Rep 246 Posts Drives: e92 335is Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Hey I'm currently in a similar situation. It occurred twice actually both times in York Region. And both was caused due to construction. It wasn't only me that was effected either, I saw a honda with Volks get launched by the messed up pavement cut and he later came by to tell me his wheels were completely destroyed. I ended up filing a claim a couple months later because I didn't hit it that bad but I still ended up getting a vibration. However they rejected the claim because it was over 15 days. Then I submitted a follow up claim for something that occurred a couple days prior and the insurance people that handle these things are asking me to come in to their office to chat. I dunno but I guess they are gonna settle. Will keep you guys updated.
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