# "driveable" after accident **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** nissan, versa\ **Created:** [October 14, 2017, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608 "2017-10-14T14:16:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![deserthackberry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47c2d/32.png) [@deserthackberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deserthackberry)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/1 "2017-10-14T14:16:29Z")
I was rear-ended on Friday night, but was able to drive home. When I got there, though, I realized the bumper was pushed down over the exhaust pipe. I’m still waiting to hear back from my insurance before I take it to a garage, which means Monday at the earliest. But I really need groceries. Can I drive this thing? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/2 "2017-10-14T14:43:14Z")
No one is going to tell you this is safe to drive without seeing the thing in person. Don’t you have a relative or friend that will take you to the store? ---
**Author:** ![sgtrock21](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/sgtrock21/32/246_2.png) [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/3 "2017-10-14T14:47:53Z")
I agree. If the bumper cover is inhibiting the exit of carbon monoxide laden exhaust gasses the car could be a death trap. OP’s insurance may cover a rental car. Mine does. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/4 "2017-10-14T14:54:55Z")
Call your insurer again and explain the situation and ask them to arrange for a rental now. If that isn’t possible, maybe you can get a friend, taxi, or Uber/Lyft to the grocery store. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/5 "2017-10-14T15:46:29Z")
> [@deserthackberry](#): > > Can I drive this thing? Feeling lucky? Usually any additional damage done to a vehicle as a result of continuing to operate it after a collision like that won’t be covered by insurance. Don’t ask us. Roll by a nearby competent mechanic who can actually physically assess the situation. It’s like me asking if these new shoes make my butt look big? 😉 _ **CSA** _ ---
**Author:** ![sgtrock21](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/sgtrock21/32/246_2.png) [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/6 "2017-10-14T15:48:12Z")
I forgot to mention my insurance also covers towing. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/7 "2017-10-14T16:42:34Z")
> [@deserthackberry](#): > > I’m still waiting to hear back from my insurance Don’t you mean the other person’s insurance? ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/8 "2017-10-14T17:31:36Z")
I never talk to the other guy’s insurance company. My insurer always does that. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/9 "2017-10-14T17:32:52Z")
> [@VOLVO\_V70](#): > > Don’t you mean the other person’s insurance? Not necessarily. Some folks are lucky enough to live in a “No Fault” state. The victim pays for everything except maybe the deductible. 🙀 Feel the magic! _ **CSA** _ ---
**Author:** ![sgtrock21](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/sgtrock21/32/246_2.png) [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/10 "2017-10-14T18:30:52Z")
I learned that in 2002. Highly recommended. ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/11 "2017-10-14T19:18:15Z")
I don’t know about other states , but in NY, "no fault " only applies to medical coverage, vehicle or property damage is assessed by comparative negligence. Since I have collision insurance I learned that it is much easier to notify my insurance, get the car repaired right away and a rental car and let my insurance co. go after the other insurance co. When the dust all settles, If it wasn’t my fault, I get my deductible back. And if you get your deductible back, you are considered not at fault for the accident. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/12 "2017-10-14T19:32:31Z")
Wifey got rear ended sitting at a stoplight, no major noticeable damage, as it was a new model year, we had to wait a month for parts, after 3 months paid the deductible and got it fixed, We got the deductable back a couple months later. The other insurance agency would not respond to our agency, so what hope would I have of them responding to me? ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/13 "2017-10-14T19:36:33Z")
I think the other insurer will eventually respond to your insurer. I imagine your insurer is large enough to have lawyers on staff. That makes it less expensive for them to force the other insurer to talk to them. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveable-after-accident/108608/14 "2017-10-14T19:42:48Z")
I guess we are just lucky. The last two times someone hit our vehicle ( no personal injury ) we received a call from the adjustor within 3 days. The totaled car settlement was negotiated without the persons carrier or us having to scream and holler . The other where a lady backed into the side of our Volvo we had it in the shop of our choice in two days.