i ran over a huge dead deer that was in the middle of road with my '99 mustang gt?

Question

i was going 55 on a two lane hwy and i couldnt swerve to avoid it so i went right over it. i didnt notice a change in the way it drove and theire was no evident body damage to the sides/front but underneath it was dented and had chunks of flesh stuck in it. i was going to take it to the shop but my dad told me i was just over reacting and id be wasting $.any advice? btw My deductable is $500. would my inss. go up if i take it in? i just got this car and i really want to maintain it. thanks

Answer 1

Just hose the bits of flesh off and call it good. Dad is always right. especially when it comes to cars.

Answer 2

I work for a car dealership and I've also owned 7 Mustangs so I know what its like to run over things....I've got an 03 Cobra and I ran over something in the road recently, so I had one of our technicians put it on the alignment rack to check it out which is always a good idea. Also, I'd check the rear of the car...check around the gas tank in that area, even though the fuel pump is in the tank the wires themselves are exposed coming out of the top, and check the rear brake areas....those are places that can get knocked loose and u may not be able to tell right away. If u dented something on the front, if its mechanical that should be checked, if its just cosmetic i.e. the bumper or valance, i wouldnt worry much about it. But def. take it to someone familiar with those cars....the little nuances can come back to bite you. trust me...( :

Answer 3

Its probally nothing, I agree with the others but it really depends on how the 'change' affected your car. Did it affect the steering? Caused an oil leak? It usually depends on if the car was damaged enough to cause a problem. Trust me, I know cause I'm a mechanic. My advice is to just follow your gut feeling, or, if your dad has had some experience at being a mechanic, talk to him again and let him take a look at it if you must. If you have, then let him drive it once and explain how the car feels different.

Answer 4

I did the same thing but I'd listen to your dad....its not a big deal no one will see the dent under there...sorry to hear that but when I hit it I flew 5 feet in the air with a Pontiac firefly!your insurance will go up for a claim on a deductable.

Answer 5

first of all you have to take it to a washer or wash it your self if necessary, because the smell of rotten meat will soon get inside the car and believe me you don't want that.

after that take the car for a spin. . .leave the steering wheel and see if it skids or goes slightly left or right WITHOUT YOU STEERING.

if it does then you know you have something to fix... and don't take one mechanic or who is ever fixing you car for granted. . . take it to at least 3.

if they all agree on something then there you have it you are 100% sure about what to fix . . . that if you have a problem of course :)

Answer 6

I think it's a good idea to have a shop check it out, at least. You could always go in to get an estimate and then decide whether you want something to be done. As for your insurance, I don't think they will make your insurance rate go up if the total charge is less than the deductible, but you can ask them to make sure.

Answer 7

It sounds like the car is ok.
If you collect on insurance rates will go up some.
If anything I would get my front end alignment.

Answer 8

now you know why we hunt them..
take it to a quarter car wash..
spray it real well it should be fine

Answer 9

your insurance would not go up. but it would be pointless to take it in.