And out come the wolves

More post-accident fun and games:

-Today yielded two calls that I answered from collision shops seeking my business and a hang-up from another. (My lack of a home voicemail message may have caused the caller not to leave a solicitation.) One personal injury lawyer left a message. They're only going to increase in the following days, aren't they?

-Thankfully I only put my home number on the police report. The officer asked if I wanted to list another but pointed out that those numbers would be on the public record. I may not have been thinking entirely clearly then, but at least I realized that I didn't want my cell phone number out there.

-An employee of the body shop where my car was towed expects it will probably be considered totaled. I spoke with an adjuster from my insurance agency who said it would likely be a close call. The other insurance company plans to evaluate the car tomorrow.

-I feel a little less aggravated if I must replace the car. I've found a couple similar versions with comparable mileage, even if it is a bit more than what mine has. The good news is that they're listed at about the price at which I bought my car, meaning that I should be able negotiate them down some. That could help "recover" the repair money I've dumped into my currently incapacitated vehicle.

-Yes, even with the freakish problems I've had with the car, I would still like to have the same make and model in a replacement if possible. I enjoyed the handling and interior headroom, and I know what to expect. (I've certainly researched it enough.) The city miles per gallon are less than I'd prefer, but there will always be some trade-offs. I'm not thrilled with the sight lines or low vantage point of the rental car I'm currently in, but that has reinforced why I picked the car I bought in July.