My poor cx-5

[C Jayhawker]

If it ends up not being totaled, make sure to file a "Diminished Value" claim with the semi-truck's insurance company. You'll lose a lot on resale/trade-in value based on your vehicle being in an accident. A lot of people don't want to buy a car that has a blemish on the history report. To be "made whole" after repairs it's also necessary to consider lost residual value and that's something the insurance company will never offer you without provocation.

 

[RG_Flyer]

This accident seems has nothing to do with silver color but the semi driver simply didn't keep a safe distance following the other car!

Agreed, but silver and ice-blue are considered the most difficult-to-see vehicle colors based on insurance accident statistics. That said, my choice (of the three available colors for a CX-5 MT6) is silver.

 

[boandlkramer]

Glad everyone is OK! These cars do everything they are supposed to do in an accident!

I know when I totaled my car, within 15 minutes, I was thinking "Well the upside is I can get a 2016 now."

Enjoy the hunt!

 

[MikeM.]

This accident seems has nothing to do with silver color but the semi driver simply didn't keep a safe distance following the other car!

Without having been there it's impossible to deduce whether he was following too closely or simply not paying attention to what was happening in front.

I tend to believe Vissi when he says the accident was avoidable had the other driver been paying better attention (because Vissi was there). What typically happens in freeway rear-ends is:

1) traffic slows ahead
2) following distances become compressed (if the driver's behind doesn't notice that traffic is slowing)
3) traffic ahead uses brakes hard to avoid impact
4) vehicle behind does not have enough distance to stop and crashes.

I'm not saying that's what happened here because I wasn't there, just that it's a typical freeway rear-end scenario. And it doesn't always begin with following too closely. It's 100% avoidable by paying attention to what's going on ahead..

 

[piotrek91]

Without having been there it's impossible to deduce whether he was following too closely or simply not paying attention to what was happening in front.

I tend to believe Vissi when he says the accident was avoidable had the other driver been paying better attention (because Vissi was there). What typically happens in freeway rear-ends is:

1) traffic slows ahead
2) following distances become compressed (if the driver's behind doesn't notice that traffic is slowing)
3) traffic ahead uses brakes hard to avoid impact
4) vehicle behind does not have enough distance to stop and crashes.

I'm not saying that's what happened here because I wasn't there, just that it's a typical freeway rear-end scenario. And it doesn't always begin with following too closely. It's 100% avoidable by paying attention to what's going on ahead..

Very hard rear and crashes do not happen just because someone is following too close.

Take this extreme example..
someone is sitting 5 feet off your bumper at 80MPH. Traffic ahead of you slows, so you brake. The guy behind you has no time to respond. Your car slows to 75MPH and the driver behind you "slams" into your bumper with a 5MPH speed differential.

The real danger is the guy that's several seconds behind you that is not paying attention. If you brake hard and he doesn't notice, in a couple seconds he will slam into the back of your now stopped car at 80MPH.

I'm not saying tailgating is ever OK, but IMO the real danger with tailgating is not hitting the car directly in front of you. The real danger is the possibility of a disabled vehicle, or debris in your lane of travel that you would have seen and had time to avoid if you weren't too close to the car in front.

 

[vissi]

Without having been there it's impossible to deduce whether he was following too closely or simply not paying attention to what was happening in front.

I tend to believe Vissi when he says the accident was avoidable had the other driver been paying better attention (because Vissi was there). What typically happens in freeway rear-ends is:

1) traffic slows ahead
2) following distances become compressed (if the driver's behind doesn't notice that traffic is slowing)
3) traffic ahead uses brakes hard to avoid impact
4) vehicle behind does not have enough distance to stop and crashes.

I'm not saying that's what happened here because I wasn't there, just that it's a typical freeway rear-end scenario. And it doesn't always begin with following too closely. It's 100% avoidable by paying attention to what's going on ahead..

I do not even think the semi put on his brakes but it all happened very quickly.

We were only traveling like 35mph though, so the stopping distance should not be far. ( not to mention the fact that he should have seen the other car about to hit me and preemptively put on his brakes)

 

[bxpretzel]

Agreed, but silver and ice-blue are considered the most difficult-to-see vehicle colors based on insurance accident statistics. That said, my choice (of the three available colors for a CX-5 MT6) is silver.

Well, that's bad news for me!

I like seeing these threads where the CX-5s are hit/in accidents but nobody gets hurt. Makes me happier about having chosen a CX-5, partly for the stellar crash ratings.

 

[yrwei52]

I do not even think the semi put on his brakes but it all happened very quickly.
We were only traveling like 35mph though, so the stopping distance should not be far. ( not to mention the fact that he should have seen the other car about to hit me and preemptively put on his brakes)

Not keeping a safe separation distance and tailgating are happening too often nowadays. Almost nobody is keeping a safe distance while driving. I don't need to be present to know if the semi driver didn't keep a safe distance which caused the rear-end accident. If the semi driver simply followed the two-second rule the accident could be avoided. The color of the car under this circumstance is irrelevant as the red brake lights was on and the semi driver should be able to see. The semi driver was either not paying attention or texting without keeping a safe distance following the CX-5! Further, if the driver is not concentrating on driving, he or she should keep the separation distance even farther to be a safe distance!

 

[minnesotaart]

Good argument for a dash cam to prove that you were cut off and HAD to slam on the brakes vs. just wanting a 2016 and seeing an opportunity to get one! (lol2)

 

[Unobtanium]

If it ends up not being totaled, make sure to file a "Diminished Value" claim with the semi-truck's insurance company. You'll lose a lot on resale/trade-in value based on your vehicle being in an accident. A lot of people don't want to buy a car that has a blemish on the history report. To be "made whole" after repairs it's also necessary to consider lost residual value and that's something the insurance company will never offer you without provocation.

I had a 370Z with $13K in damage from a wreck. I sued for diminuition of value, and got about $3K (total $4K, lawyer took his cut), and when I traded it in, on bald tires with the cords hanging, I got the vehicle I traded into for $1K less than KBB Retail, and got shown $3K more than KBB trade-in (about $1K over PP) for my 370Z. I honestly don't think I could have gotten a cent more even if it weren't for the wreck.

YMMV, but DEFINITELY FILE DIMINUITION OF VALUE!

 

[Unobtanium]

Well, that's bad news for me!

I like seeing these threads where the CX-5s are hit/in accidents but nobody gets hurt. Makes me happier about having chosen a CX-5, partly for the stellar crash ratings.

Morbidly agree. Also, as to Ice Blue, that is why my fogs and headlights are on 24/7.

 

[boandlkramer]

Soul Red! Can't miss me. Lol


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[yrwei52]

Good argument for a dash cam to prove that you were cut off and HAD to slam on the brakes vs. just wanting a 2016 and seeing an opportunity to get one! (lol2)

Dash cam is very popular in Taipei and EVERY car has one installed. You can sent in a piece of video such as someone cut you off or any other violations captured in your dash cam and police will gladly mail a ticket to the car owner who had the traffic violation! (boom08)

 

[erhayes]

From what I can see ir believe it will not be totaled unless there is front damage also. They can fix sheet metal with new pieces and it will be perfect. Ed

 

[limleong]

From what I can see ir believe it will not be totaled unless there is front damage also. They can fix sheet metal with new pieces and it will be perfect. Ed

A damage of this scale is likely to involve damage to the structural chassis. Yes. There is chassis straightening machine that Bodyshop uses but you are unlikely to get back to factory specification with the repaired chassis. For example, the wheel alignment could have permanent issues following the repair.

 

[mraub1]

When you talk to the trucking company's insurance adjuster be sure to mention how bad your neck hurts (cryhard)

 

[Jonno21]

When you talk to the trucking company's insurance adjuster be sure to mention how bad your neck hurts (cryhard)

Isn't that insurance fraud?

With that attitude no wonder insurance costs are high.

Jonno21

 

[Frisco CX-5]

I've purchased a Mazda from Town North, Hiley and Classic. Have to say, I enjoyed Classic the most. I was once friendly with many of the techs and sales folks at Classic, when I lived in Denton. Moved to Fort Worth 5 years ago, and it appears nearly all of my former acquantances have gone. :/

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I agree. I also purchased from Classic in Denton and had a good experience. I live in Parker, CO and now I take my '13 CX-5 to Groove Mazda in Centennial and have also experienced good service.

I would definitely try to write off your damaged CX-5 and get the '16.