Sry if i do anything wrong in posting but i really need help here. I ran into some1's back (no1 damage to them) and my front got messed up. Bodyshops are closed for weekend and I really need an idea of around how much im lookin at. Im sorry pics are taken from cell phone but i dun any more cameras. I prolly have to chagne the bumpers, im most worried about the hood sticking up rite now. Im not guna report to insurance so im really worried
Also is it okay if i still drive it for now until maybe tuesday when i get it fixed?
Thanks you very much

 

your probably gonna have to get a new bumper cover ... duznt look to bad ... juss get it painted, will probably run you 300 - 400 bux

 

is the hood not closed in the last picture?? ... if its not closing it could be a number of things, but it doesnt look like the hood is damaged, so maybe just a hinge is bent??? ... and as for the bumper, your right that is gonna have to be replaced ... that will probably run you about 400 - 600 dollars depending on where you take it ... hood im not too sure

 

hood was closed, and thats what im really worried about. what i also notice is that the "switch" for the hood is really messed up and if i press down on the hood it goes down. thz

 

actually i was wrong, i checked again and the hinge looks fine (since when i closed it it is tight witht eh bumper). I think the hood is bent, am i screwed or do i need a new hood?

 

Get a new bumper and painted..

 

so u think nothing is wrong with the hood?

 

ouch... looks like somebody took an axe to your front bumper..

 

so does anyone know if they can just "bend" the hood back into shape??

 

Take it to a good place and see what they say. Depending on what is wrong with it and how bad, they might or might not be able to fix it.

 

here in LA they sell ur bumper for 80 bucks and ur hood is around 150...made in taiwan...no paint just flat black primer

 

hood are not fixable when they are bend

 

no, hoods are fixable, as long as the damage is not on the CREASE (the lines running down the side of the hood) oh and dude you're prolly looking at like around $1300 for hood, bumper, possible lock, labor, paint, dont sweat it too much, i know how you feel, but you gotta report it to the insurance company unless you wanna spend all that money

 

thz for the replies
Well the side is not fitting well so i guess that is the crease that is damaged? I would be really happy if its really only 1300, since here in san diego they charge 750 just to replace an accord bumper (aftermarket bumper + paint + $300 labor)
Pete do u noe any cheap/ok shops in la ??
and i dun think insurance is coverin me so im pretty screwed.

 

You get what you pay for. From the sound of the prices, you're most likely getting junk parts that don't fit properly, made very poorly, and will look like . When you buy aftermarket body parts look for the CAPA certified seal. This means the part is a quality replacement and will fit like OEM. If it's not CAPA certified, it will most likely be a terrible replacement. It won't fit right, it won't look right, and the build quality will be inferior. Check this site out for more info: http://www.capacertified.org/seal.asp
One last note, get many estimates and ask to see other cars being worked on so you can verify that the shop will do a good job. You don't want to blow your money on a half-ass job. Trust me, you'll regret it. Good luck with your repairs.

 

umm not really...you cant even tell the diff ..its the same ..most of the body shop use this..but again if you wanna be expensive and feel good about it then get the expensive one

 

yes i do iknow a body shop whats your email?

 

Mod Edit. Send him a PM with your info

 

hey pete thz
i got an estimate of 700 : hood is surprising not damaged, it was actually the rad supporter that got pushed in they said causing the hood to not close properly
new bumper, new impact absorber, right fender, "repair" rad support, hinge, and paint for "damaged" areas. you guys think its fair?? thz for replying