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Old May 1, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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OK I HIT A BIG RACCOON AND IT TORE WHATEVER PLASTIC COVER IS
OVER THE RADIATOR AT UNDER THE CAR OFF AND THIS 3 FOOT LONG OVAL SHAPE PLASTIC LIP THATS UNDER THE CAR AND HANGS DOWN A LITTLE BIT.. I BOLTED THE RADIATOR PLASTIC COVER ON.. I GUESS THATS WHAT IT IS.. WHAT IS THE LONG OVAL PIECE OF PLASTIC??? ITS NOW GONE AND WILL IT EFFECT MY CAR???
ITS A 97 BONNEVILLE SE.......

ALSO, PARTS RANDOMLY FALL OUT OF MY INTERIOR, LIKE THE REAR LAMP SWITCHES ON THE LAMPS IN THE BACK ABOVE THE DOOR ALL FELL OFF..
AND PARTS FALL OUT FROM UNDER THE SEAT.... GOOD OLE AMERICAN UNIION LABOR!
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comprehensive covers hitting an animal if you have that coverage on your auto policy. I carry a $0 deductible so glass breakage and such is covered at no expense to me.
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I DONT HAVE ANY KIND OF INSURANCE
Old May 1, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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WHATS THE PLASTIC OVAL SHAPED PIECE THAT I NOW HAVE IN THE DUMPSTER?
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that really sux!! Where do you live and isn't it a state requirement to have insurance? I know here they will give you a $1000 fine for no insurance. Your car is still worth some money.
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I WOULD NEVER INSURE A GM CAR... THEY SUCK
WHATS THAT PLASTIC PIECE DO I THREW AWAY
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WOW, what a good idea!

As for this plastic oval piece i think your screwed on that one until you elaborate a bit more on it.
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Its a long oval shaped piece that goes directly under the front about a foot and a half,
and hangs down about 4-5 inches.. U know its that piece that always scrapesat the drivethru'* or atms
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Originally Posted by kronik4469
I WOULD NEVER INSURE A GM CAR... THEY SUCK
WHATS THAT PLASTIC PIECE DO I THREW AWAY
Well with that kind of attitude,


What is the point trying to help you. Besides I am betting this thread gets deleted shortly, LOL.
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The air dam? I don't remember it being oval, but it'* the only piece I can think of that hangs down.

BTW, not insuring the car you drive is a very very bad idea. Even if you think you'll never hit anyone, like I did, you probably will, like I did. But I was lucky enough to have insurance, which is saving me $50,000 US.



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