Chris just called and a deer hit him!!! Yes hit him in the yellow ZX3. Damn Deer must be :cussing: blind and deaf (deer whistles)!!! Took off the passenger mirror and dented the fender. Pics to come when he gets home tonight.
Initial Impact
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/7/8/8/PassengerSideDamage.jpg
Second Impact, notice hair.
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/7/8/8/PassengerSideDoorHandle.jpg
Damage to Driver's side from swerving into ditch to avoid more damage of deer in windshield.
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/7/8/8/driversside.jpg

I assume Chris is fine....

Yup!! But thanks for asking :thumb:

Ouch,
Does insurance help pay for the work on the car and for the funeral for the deer?
Hope Chirs is fine,,Now he has a reason for an HHR.

The deer ran into the field. Deductable is $500 and haven't seen the damage. Most likely will just have my brother in law fix it sometime.

Well, Chris just called again and gave me the update as far as how it looks. He said that the dent starts near the headlight up to the wheel well. Then is dented near where the passenger mirror was. And a small dent below the door handle with fur in the handle!

Hills.....

Sorry to hear about this. Glad Chris is o'k.

But the upside......you can try for a couple more and get the trophy from Deerslayer.:D ;) :smile: :smile:

See 1st post for pics and update. Contacted Insurance and will be covered with only $200 Deductable. Snoopy, that's one award I/Chris can do without!!!

Big D
Why only $200.00 is that because its under No Fault (Wild Life Animal)
If So it saved you $300.00 if you have $500.00 Deductable

I'm glad Chris is Okay, You can always repair a vehicle.

Rudy

Something to do with its a Comprehensive Claim! I'm not complaining at the $300 less.

I'm glad Chris is alright.

I asked if I could have the remains of the deer than jumped in front of my Jeep Cherokee many years ago. The Ranger got pissed at me. He said they take 'kills' and donate the meat to local public services.

I sustained car damage, paid a deductable and all and couldent keep the meat. My tax dollars to the shelters and my dollars to have my car fixed. It just dident add up right to me!


Glad this dident happen....

http://www.filehigh.com/serve/4900/131633.jpg

Ouch about the Focus. Glad Chris is allright

Glad to hear that Chris wasn't hurt and the car not too seriously.

I was in the insurance business for 15 years and this is covered under your comprehensive coverage. In Colorado, comprehensive covers: fire, theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, glass breakage, falling objects, colliding with birds and animals and flood. The perils covered from state to state may vary and be subject to additional provisions.

Glad to see the car wasn't hurt too bad.

Sorry to hear about the Non HHR getting hit.. The only way to claim my trophy is 4 deer hits with a HHR, I am at 3 right now. Mine were getting spend until I lowered my comp to $100.00, My S-10 is at $0.00 I wish deer 4 would hit it, so I can get it fixed this time, it bears battle scars..

My best tip for anyone is slam the brakes and DO-NOT head for the ditch, It could be worse hitting trees, culverts or flipping your car. Thats my safety tip.

Thanks for your concerns everyone. Gut reaction was to swerve away and swerved too far. Agreed not the best idea in most circumstances but I think it did help in this situation. Now you think Dayton is going to let me drive the HHR to work when the ZX3 is getting fixed? :D

Now you think Dayton is going to let me drive the HHR to work when the ZX3 is getting fixed? :D
A little 'sugar talk' goes along way!

I thought you were trying to get your own HHR!!!
Hint, Hint

Now you think Dayton is going to let me drive the HHR to work when the ZX3 is getting fixed? :D

I was thinking more along the lines of some vacation days :D

I was thinking more along the lines of some vacation days :D


:laughabov :rof: :rof: :laughabov

The car is going in Friday to get damage appraised.

Car went in to have damaged appraised today. They took plenty of pictures and said they would write up the work and contact the insurance so still not sure of cost of damage as of yet. Looks like we will be able to get it in on the 30th and it should take about a week. Chris has happily agreed to try to get that week off :D

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/0/6/0/DSC01281.JPG
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/0/6/0/DSC01280.JPG

:eek: :eek: :eek: What happened Curt?!?!?

A Ford tried to Escape.....I mean, I hit a Ford Escape.

Ruh Roh!!!

Ouch!!

Everyone's fine, thanks for asking.....:lol:

:lol: :lol: Curt, are you ok???:red: :red:

Clenched my teeth all day, but ok otherwise....:mad:

At least it was the GMC not the HHR.
how are the people in the Ford Escape that did not get away?

How did the Escape come out?

Surprisingly well, didn't have the presence of mind to snap photos (it happened at 6:20am).

At least it was the GMC not the HHR.
how are the people in the Ford Escape that did not get away?




I'm just glad it wasn't my '95 Cavalier, that would have been totaled and I can't afford a replacement!!!

A Ford tried to Escape.....I mean, I hit a Ford Escape.

Got to keep them Fords in check!:lol:

Who made out better?

GMC = 1
Ford Escape = Big 0

Glad your OK. Oh and the HHR..

The repair estimate for the ZX3 came in at $2,808.52!

Dropped it off this morning....................

Well, the car is still in the shop and most likely will not be done until Wednesday morning. Looks like Chris will be driving Black Knight to work.

Well, the car is still in the shop and most likely will not be done until Wednesday morning. Looks like Chris will be driving Black Knight to work.

Hopefully, the deer won't be out for revenge.:D

Hopefully, the deer won't be out for revenge.:D

Bite Your Tongue!!!

My Yukon is Done!!!!

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/0/6/0/DSC01291.jpg

YEAH!!! A couple more days for us.

Got it back today. YEAH!!! The total ended up at $3,595.27 (only $200 out of my pocket) but the car looks as good as new. Not bad for a 6 year old car.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p92/HillsdaleHHR/FocusFrontQuarter.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p92/HillsdaleHHR/FocusSide.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p92/HillsdaleHHR/FocusRearQuarter.jpg

Hey Big D
I think Chris better take off the Deer Horns that are mounted on the Front bumper, I guess they dont work. Nice Paint Job, I always liked the color Yellow but the Yellow really looks good on a Chevy. I hope Chris Washed & Detailed the Black Knight for you now that his ride is repaired.

Z

Now you can trade it for a HHR!!!!!!

Nope. No new cars for awhile. The focus has been a really great car for us and still looks good too. On top of that it only has 50,000 miles on it. Why get rid of it. It's paid for!!!!