Hi
I am 24 and drive a Toyota Corolla 2010. I recently moved from Japan and have only been driving in the states and have had insurance for 5 months. I live in LA.
My current auto-insurance is about $218/month.
I was on a road trip in Arizona (driving pretty fast) and drove off the highway, blinded by the sunset sun. I am alright but the car was pretty visibly beat.
The rear right tire blew so I went to a Toyota dealer today to get a replacement tire. So far, it has set me back $305 for tire and rim.
The dealer told me that the wheel is pretty badly beat and though it will run fine for a while, it will definitely need a tuning soon. Their estimate is that to get all things fixed, including the tire (already fixed) would be $2500+.
Honestly the visible damage doesn't concern me too much, as long as the car runs fine. What do you guys think? Should I go through insurance? I do technically have the money to pay for the damage (especially the essentials) if need be.
Thank you very much.
I am 24 and drive a Toyota Corolla 2010. I recently moved from Japan and have only been driving in the states and have had insurance for 5 months. I live in LA.
My current auto-insurance is about $218/month.
I was on a road trip in Arizona (driving pretty fast) and drove off the highway, blinded by the sunset sun. I am alright but the car was pretty visibly beat.
The rear right tire blew so I went to a Toyota dealer today to get a replacement tire. So far, it has set me back $305 for tire and rim.
The dealer told me that the wheel is pretty badly beat and though it will run fine for a while, it will definitely need a tuning soon. Their estimate is that to get all things fixed, including the tire (already fixed) would be $2500+.
Honestly the visible damage doesn't concern me too much, as long as the car runs fine. What do you guys think? Should I go through insurance? I do technically have the money to pay for the damage (especially the essentials) if need be.
Thank you very much.
