What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Well I do appreciate it. I think I will take your advice at this point.

 

My wife worked for an insurance company for many years, and I'm very familiar with the games they play. It's all about subrogation, or the way money is pulled/passed from company to company. They really don't care about you, just how much money they can pull from your insurance company. The easiest way is to put some of the blame on you, then they don't have to pay 100% of the accident. The video is great, but like you said it creates doubt.

 

Unless the video was direct and conclusive evidence that contradicts the statements of the other party, it's just as apt to be a liability to YOUR case as it would be an asset. Remember, you're dealing with insurance companies and potentially attorney's. They won't be on your side. They won't look at that video with the same preconceived thoughts as you. They'll be trying to use your "evidence" against you. "Playing dumb" is more effective in most cases.

 

Less is more in this case. She says she's at fault there's no need to muddy the water. Any other witnesses?

 

I really do appreciate it. I installed the dashcam to save my own ass from shit like this. It's sobering that something used to help you out in incidents like this can also be used to incriminate you. Guilty until proven innocent I suppose.

 

Yeah I have information for the woman that was directly behind me when it happened. She was also in the "turning lane" - I will use that term loosely

 

If the driver denies ever being there and never files a claim, then yes this video is a great help. In the case of the accident being 100% their fault, it probably isn't the best evidence. I know that all insurance companies will make a full investigation regardless of driver statements. So, even if she admits guilt at the site, she may change her mind later. If the police show up and "charge" someone with the accident, then it's hard for the insurance company to re-assign guilt. If so, then you would get a copy of the accident form, and it would show "driver charged with accident". Remember, her insurance doesn't want to pay 100% of this accident, so they are looking for ways to pull money from somewhere.

 

I am thinking about getting N-FAB 2" Wheel to Wheel steps for my 2103 TRD O/R DCSB and I stumbled across these on

$450 RealTruck Nerf Steps for Toyota Tacoma | Cab Length, Heavy Duty Steel, Gloss Back | T0678CC | Fits 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, SRW Gas

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER#Ask Amazon. My concern is: Are these actually N-FAB products? The listing says ships from and sold by Amazon.

 

Here you go! I like that it gives a nice rough look to it. However I do plan to eventually change the grill with a matching color and black mesh. My priority mod list is suspension leveling and rims/tires first.

 

On that topic, let me just drop a link to this thread and run away
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/buyer-beware-n-fab-sidesteps-chinese-junk.356638/

 

Plasti derp FTW

 

throwback

 

haha for real man, pre face lift

 

Freakin' awesome setup

 

Best lunch break ever!

 

How much was that TRD PRO grill?

 

Best price I've found was $370 on eBay. I caught a lucky break and saved a lil off that.

 

I was lucky and found a brand new one on my local CL with a receipt from the Toyota dealer an in the box an all for $300.
I jumped on it fast!
Was 2 hrs from me but I had a member who was closer pick it up an I got it the next day.
Luck

 

Both good deals... One day I will get that lucky break, I only see them around $500

 

Oh yeah, organizer!