Argh. 10:45 Friday Night, stopped at a red light and hear screeching tires and slam. His Hyundai is smashed and spraying anti-freeze. My bumper is scratched and pushed in on the drivers side. Doesn't look like too much damage, then I drive the car to the side of the road. Car shudders when accelerating.

Needless to say I am pissed. Ohh did I mention I was to leave on a 500 mile roundtrip drive the next morning?

Called the insurance company and drove the car home, less than 3 miles from my apartment. Rented a Ford Taurus the next day, passed on the brand new 325i in the lot available for $75 a day.

Anyway, I know the shudder could be caused by a number of things. I'll be taking the car to a reputable collision shop. At this point I'm looking for any pointers and suggestions when dealing with the other guy's insurance company and the shop. State Farm btw.

Thank you!

Patrick