2.3L ('02-'11) Here's a new one for y'all

[Lefty]

#@!%$*&!!!!!!

 

[pjtoledo]

Urban Warfare?

be carefull, acts of war are not covered by insurance.

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Yeah, not a great situation and all things considered, we’re pretty lucky to be unharmed. Happened at an Airbnb that’s apparently a known underage “party house”. Multiple complaints from neighbors and it finally came to this. The negligent host apparently doesn’t even have a license to operate a short-term rental.

Anyways, I have a little more peace of mind knowing the truck is on its way to being fixed, although with every mechanic in town backlogged way out, it may be a couple weeks before anyone can even look at it.

Could you go after the owner of the rental property for repair costs?

 

[Danno1985]

Could you go after the owner of the rental property for repair costs?

That’s the plan. I have very little confidence the kids who did this will be caught, but I also know Airbnb has liability coverage for property damage. The owner apparently doesn’t even have a license to run a short-term rental.

 

[sgtsandman]

I actually do have comprehensive coverage, so I agree, but so far Progressive is doing their usual dance. No rental, “oh, we’ll take care of you - once you meet your deductible.” No police report out yet which doesn’t help. I just have a feeling progressive isn’t going to put any effort into chasing down the liable party unless the truck is totaled, which seems unlikely, but yeah, I plan on pushing back on their bs, and if I end up having to eat the cost of this, I’m done with them, and they can keep their “thanks for being a loyal customer for ten years” crap.

I haven't heard much good about that company. At least from those who ever had to file a claim. Erie insurance is another with a bad reputation.

 

[sgtsandman]

That’s the plan. I have very little confidence the kids who did this will be caught, but I also know Airbnb has liability coverage for property damage. The owner apparently doesn’t even have a license to run a short-term rental.

Uh oh. That doesn't sound good. Good luck.

 

[Danno1985]

Uh oh. That doesn't sound good. Good luck.

Thanks. So far they’ve been very dismissive, so I’ve just been telling everyone including local news that Airbnb looks the other way when its hosts allow their rentals to turn into “problem” houses that attract this shit, and finally just now I got a reply from an actual human. So, we’ll see how it goes.

 

[Roert42]

I haven't heard much good about that company. At least from those who ever had to file a claim. Erie insurance is another with a bad reputation.

I've had terrible luck with Progressive and Gieco, but great luck with Erie. I've had a couple of cars get totaled by Erie in the past few years for various reasons, and not had issues getting payed.

Although I will say they are a giant PITA to get homeowners from, they are very picky about the condition of the property before they will give you a policy.