Guess the cost of this body damage
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Side swiped on the highway, guess cost of repair
Got side swiped today while on the highway by some dummy in a lancer Evo. Will be getting estimates on Monday. Any guesses as to the cost? 2019 Hyundai Elantra, hard to see in the picture but there's a decent size dent there with scuffing. That wheel also suffered a lot of scuffing, looks like bad curb rash.
The guy admitted total fault and said he will pay for the repair instead of going through insurance. His car just had a few scratches... We will see what happens.
The guy admitted total fault and said he will pay for the repair instead of going through insurance. His car just had a few scratches... We will see what happens.
Last edited by dopeboy1; 10-17-2020 at 11:02 PM.
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that'll buff out
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That’s a quarter panel repair & respray ... looks like it’ll be expensive.
I’m going to guess 4500.
I’m going to guess 4500.
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body estimates are never what you think they are!
gonna be on the high side.
I would report it to your insurance, because....if damage comes out to be super high...what are the chances the dude has $5-6k cash on hand?
not likely.
probably would stop answering your calls and tell you to shove it.
gonna be on the high side.
I would report it to your insurance, because....if damage comes out to be super high...what are the chances the dude has $5-6k cash on hand?
not likely.
probably would stop answering your calls and tell you to shove it.
Last edited by justnspace; 10-18-2020 at 09:33 AM.
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Bumper refinish and repaint: $450
Door Refinish and Repaint: $500
Quarter Panel + Wheel House R&R: $1500
Rim: $100 to refinish
Door Refinish and Repaint: $500
Quarter Panel + Wheel House R&R: $1500
Rim: $100 to refinish
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Thanks for replies, I was thinking 2k or less but now I'm worried it will be more and this guy won't be able to pay. I made a police accident report today just on case I do have to go through insurance. Going to get estimates tomorrow and this guy can either pay up quick or I'll just call insurance.
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Make sure you get the shop to blend into the door. You don't want a two-tone Elantra...
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I did get estimates yesterday, keep in mind im in canada so these totals might need to be adjusted to USD to see who guessed the closest.
The estimates were for 5,700... 5,200 and 4,400. All are for full quarter panel replacement, new wheel etc. They are all what I would consider to be the best shops in the city, not shady places and I would have no problem taking my car to any of them.
I understand it could be done cheaper but who knows what the results would be and on a 2019 car it seems best to do it properly. Obviously this guy cannot pay that much so I will be going through insurance. Thankfully in ontario if the other party is found 100% at fault there should be no cost to me (no deductible). I have text messages from him that make it pretty clear whos fault it is. So its an easy decision to go through insurance.
Thanks to you all for the replies they defiantly opened my eyes to the severity of the damage and potential cost.
The estimates were for 5,700... 5,200 and 4,400. All are for full quarter panel replacement, new wheel etc. They are all what I would consider to be the best shops in the city, not shady places and I would have no problem taking my car to any of them.
I understand it could be done cheaper but who knows what the results would be and on a 2019 car it seems best to do it properly. Obviously this guy cannot pay that much so I will be going through insurance. Thankfully in ontario if the other party is found 100% at fault there should be no cost to me (no deductible). I have text messages from him that make it pretty clear whos fault it is. So its an easy decision to go through insurance.
Thanks to you all for the replies they defiantly opened my eyes to the severity of the damage and potential cost.
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So, $3353 - $4344 USD.
I was kind of close .. but, for Price is Right sake .. I'm out.
I was kind of close .. but, for Price is Right sake .. I'm out.
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obviously this guy cannot pay that much so i will be going through insurance. Thankfully in ontario if the other party is found 100% at fault there should be no cost to me (no deductible). I have text messages from him that make it pretty clear whos fault it is. So its an easy decision to go through insurance.
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I did get estimates yesterday, keep in mind im in canada so these totals might need to be adjusted to USD to see who guessed the closest.
The estimates were for 5,700... 5,200 and 4,400. All are for full quarter panel replacement, new wheel etc. They are all what I would consider to be the best shops in the city, not shady places and I would have no problem taking my car to any of them.
I understand it could be done cheaper but who knows what the results would be and on a 2019 car it seems best to do it properly. Obviously this guy cannot pay that much so I will be going through insurance. Thankfully in ontario if the other party is found 100% at fault there should be no cost to me (no deductible). I have text messages from him that make it pretty clear whos fault it is. So its an easy decision to go through insurance.
Thanks to you all for the replies they defiantly opened my eyes to the severity of the damage and potential cost.
The estimates were for 5,700... 5,200 and 4,400. All are for full quarter panel replacement, new wheel etc. They are all what I would consider to be the best shops in the city, not shady places and I would have no problem taking my car to any of them.
I understand it could be done cheaper but who knows what the results would be and on a 2019 car it seems best to do it properly. Obviously this guy cannot pay that much so I will be going through insurance. Thankfully in ontario if the other party is found 100% at fault there should be no cost to me (no deductible). I have text messages from him that make it pretty clear whos fault it is. So its an easy decision to go through insurance.
Thanks to you all for the replies they defiantly opened my eyes to the severity of the damage and potential cost.
Whole new quarter? the existing quarter can be repaired and fixed for way less than a new panel. Plus you won't have to worry about water leaks from where they have to weld a new section on. New wheel is reasonable...
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Cutting out and welding a small piece, massaging the steel, or filling it is just not an option.
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Looks like its just bragging rights. Or I guess I could send you the old wheel as a trophy.
Insurance claim was made, went with the shop that quoted 5,200 as they are a 'preferred' shop of my insurance company and they said they warranty the work for the life of the car. May take up to a week for them to get the car in and start fixing it.
Insurance claim was made, went with the shop that quoted 5,200 as they are a 'preferred' shop of my insurance company and they said they warranty the work for the life of the car. May take up to a week for them to get the car in and start fixing it.
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So .. it looks like I win after all?!
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Almost forgot to follow up. The car is fixed and looks like new. The paint blend is so good I can't see it. I also put my winter wheels and tires in the trunk and got them to put those on before returning it.
I ended up putting almost 2500 km on the rental car in the week I had it because I took it on a little trip to Montreal. Got totally stuck in the snow in downtown Montreal. But that's another story all together.
Insurance has not gone up (yet) and I ended up paying nothing out of pocket.
I ended up putting almost 2500 km on the rental car in the week I had it because I took it on a little trip to Montreal. Got totally stuck in the snow in downtown Montreal. But that's another story all together.
Insurance has not gone up (yet) and I ended up paying nothing out of pocket.
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Almost forgot to follow up. The car is fixed and looks like new. The paint blend is so good I can't see it. I also put my winter wheels and tires in the trunk and got them to put those on before returning it.
I ended up putting almost 2500 km on the rental car in the week I had it because I took it on a little trip to Montreal. Got totally stuck in the snow in downtown Montreal. But that's another story all together.
Insurance has not gone up (yet) and I ended up paying nothing out of pocket.
I ended up putting almost 2500 km on the rental car in the week I had it because I took it on a little trip to Montreal. Got totally stuck in the snow in downtown Montreal. But that's another story all together.
Insurance has not gone up (yet) and I ended up paying nothing out of pocket.
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My insurance renewed in october (before this happened) and went up for no reason, even though im working from home and barely driving.
They did offer the covid discount for a number of months of a untold amount.... well it ended up being like $30 total... sad
Think its time to shop around for new insurance.
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I don't think I've ever had an insurance cost adjustment year over year, barring changes to covered vehicles/drivers.
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