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You need to first take the car to the dealer and have them diagnose the problem. It may be accident related, but it may not be. This should cost you about $70 to have them diagnose it. (Note that you could have it diagnosed by an independent shop, but I would feel better having the dealer diagnose it.) Take the diagnosis and if it is accident related, send the written report from the dealer to the adjuster with a request that they reinspect the vehicle. If you can get the dealer to include an estimate on repairs, that is even better. Ask for that amount. If the adjuster does not get back to you after that, send a letter to the driver of the truck and tell him that he is responsible and you will sue him if the insurance does not pay it. Then, if you still do not get a response, you need to sue the driver in small claims court.
Good luck.
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