Got into an accident(PICS), I need your help MBWORLD!
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Got into an accident(PICS), I need your help MBWORLD!
I was on my lunch break today, wanted to drive across the street to get a drink. Pulled out of the parking lot when the a girl in the second lane changed into mine. Her passenger side front and rear door hit my drivers side fender and bumper. My baby is all screwed up ![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I have college bills and a new semester coming up in weeks, I cant afford this![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
What is the cheapest route in fixing this? I plan on buying all the parts I can to cut back on the cost. I have a decent connect at a very reputable body shop so they will give me a good price.
Where should I look for parts? Ebay seems logical Ive bookmarked a few things there, but many of the used part stores near me dont have much for my car or not what I need. Any recommendations or good websites?
From what I can guess I need a new fender, Impact strip, headlight assembly and maybe some more..
The light works fine but many of the brackets and clips are broken or tweaked. The hood is also bent out of alignment.
I will take more in depth pics tomorrow
Thank you so much everyone I really appreciate the help
as promised, some photos
![](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/harrison1277/IMG_1145.jpg)
![](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/harrison1277/IMG_1146.jpg)
![](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/harrison1277/IMG_1148.jpg)
Her car...
![](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/harrison1277/IMG_1151.jpg)
Pretty bad? Whatcha think?
![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I have college bills and a new semester coming up in weeks, I cant afford this
![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
What is the cheapest route in fixing this? I plan on buying all the parts I can to cut back on the cost. I have a decent connect at a very reputable body shop so they will give me a good price.
Where should I look for parts? Ebay seems logical Ive bookmarked a few things there, but many of the used part stores near me dont have much for my car or not what I need. Any recommendations or good websites?
From what I can guess I need a new fender, Impact strip, headlight assembly and maybe some more..
The light works fine but many of the brackets and clips are broken or tweaked. The hood is also bent out of alignment.
I will take more in depth pics tomorrow
Thank you so much everyone I really appreciate the help
as promised, some photos
![](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/harrison1277/IMG_1145.jpg)
![](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/harrison1277/IMG_1146.jpg)
![](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/harrison1277/IMG_1148.jpg)
Her car...
![](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/harrison1277/IMG_1151.jpg)
Pretty bad? Whatcha think?
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Sorry to hear about the accident and be happy that no one is injured. Things happen.
Did you file a police report? If the fault is other driver's, her insurance should take care of the cost repair...
Did you file a police report? If the fault is other driver's, her insurance should take care of the cost repair...
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I dont know whos fault it will officially be
I would hope 50/50
She could be at fault for changing lanes into mine once I started going, or maybe I could be at fault for pulling out and not noticing she had changed lanes into mine.. Im really not sure
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Im glad nobody is hurt, and that this is all that has happened.
Cars should come with bumpers like bumper cars... seriously
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Dang Harry, sorry to see these pics
Well you should have filed a police report regardless, it could have helped you with the repairs. You could possibly find parts at the junk yard. Although that fender looks like it can be repaired, you will need to check all the tabs and such, looks like the headlight may need to be replaced, a new impact strip would need to be ordered as well. If you were pulling out onto the street and she hit you from the main road I believe you would be at fault since she had the right of way.
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Not to scare you but That is going to be expensive. The bumper looks like you can fix it but the fender will never be the same I would recommend replacing it and the headlight if tabs are broken. As for the hood that might be simple.
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Maybe you can plati dip it :P
just kidding bro
This sucks man, how hard was the impact?
You should have gotten an police report. Repairable yes. Cheap? Questionable.
Goodluck with this man
Glad you are ok
just kidding bro
This sucks man, how hard was the impact?
You should have gotten an police report. Repairable yes. Cheap? Questionable.
Goodluck with this man
Glad you are ok
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DAMN BRO, right when you were building your car nicely. Im pretty sure we ALL know mercedes parts are not cheap but just try and find deals or go to a junk yard...
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The hood should be able to be worked back into square. The fender, not so much. It should cost around $500 for a new fender, if the work I had done is any measure. I'm not so sure the bumper will ever look new, but you never know.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Bumper cover and front driv. side quarter panel needs to be replaced and repainted. I am guessing it would cost around $1500. What's the deductible on your insurance?
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That's what I was about to ask. Does no one have insurance anymore? I carry the lowest deductibles possible ($250 collision and $0 comprehensive) and I don't stress out about it. They'll handle it.
Her sideswipe seems to have turned the stock wheels into a hideous black that migrated to the mirror! You will probably need to have that fixed, too.
Her sideswipe seems to have turned the stock wheels into a hideous black that migrated to the mirror! You will probably need to have that fixed, too.
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I don't know what the laws are in your state. But with the damage that was done between your car and the other persons car. Its a law in VA that you must file a police report if the damage done in an accident is over a certain amount of money.
Too late to get the police involved if the other person does not agree to it. Did you get any contact info from the other driver?
If you have a contact at a body shop, would they give you a good price on parts?
Also whats with the Dodge emblem on the side of your benz?![rolf](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
Good luck getting it fixed.
Too late to get the police involved if the other person does not agree to it. Did you get any contact info from the other driver?
If you have a contact at a body shop, would they give you a good price on parts?
Also whats with the Dodge emblem on the side of your benz?
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Good luck getting it fixed.
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Sorry to see your baby damaged. That will be an expensive but easy fix as long as no gremlins are found beneath the cosmetics.
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what the hell is wrong with people????
hope you get it fixed man.....good luck
hope you get it fixed man.....good luck
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hmm a good paint shop can make ur bumper look almost new for 100 dollars, a new indicator light for about lets say 50 dollars ? and a used left fender for hmmm 180 dollars maximum ? its really no big issue man calm down
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Dang Harry, sorry to see these pics
Well you should have filed a police report regardless, it could have helped you with the repairs. You could possibly find parts at the junk yard. Although that fender looks like it can be repaired, you will need to check all the tabs and such, looks like the headlight may need to be replaced, a new impact strip would need to be ordered as well. If you were pulling out onto the street and she hit you from the main road I believe you would be at fault since she had the right of way.
![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
The impact was really soft, my car is made of metal hers was thin like plastic
tell me about it.. lol
That's what I was about to ask. Does no one have insurance anymore? I carry the lowest deductibles possible ($250 collision and $0 comprehensive) and I don't stress out about it. They'll handle it.
Her sideswipe seems to have turned the stock wheels into a hideous black that migrated to the mirror! You will probably need to have that fixed, too.
Her sideswipe seems to have turned the stock wheels into a hideous black that migrated to the mirror! You will probably need to have that fixed, too.
I don't know what the laws are in your state. But with the damage that was done between your car and the other persons car. Its a law in VA that you must file a police report if the damage done in an accident is over a certain amount of money.
Too late to get the police involved if the other person does not agree to it. Did you get any contact info from the other driver?
If you have a contact at a body shop, would they give you a good price on parts?
Also whats with the Dodge emblem on the side of your benz?![rolf](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
Good luck getting it fixed.
Too late to get the police involved if the other person does not agree to it. Did you get any contact info from the other driver?
If you have a contact at a body shop, would they give you a good price on parts?
Also whats with the Dodge emblem on the side of your benz?
![rolf](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
Good luck getting it fixed.
Yes I have their contact info things will start getting fixed soon I hope
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hopefully insurance works out and im just paying the minimum
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In Cali you can go to any shop you chose, and the insurance company and the shop can haggle prices. Not your worry. You are entitled to genuine parts, and to have the work done to factory specifications. Don't worry about fault or percentage of responsibility. The insurance will pay the bill and settle among themselves. If it was her fault, you can ask the deductible be waived.
Looking at the damage pictures you have some pretty expensive parts and refinishing involved. The front suspension might need to come out to take the chassis for a ride on the Cellette to square the body. Go to House of Imports. They actually have their own body shop. They have all the tools and use factory parts and techniques to do it right.
Don't worry, just get it fixed. With the xmas holiday, you won't need the car for school. They should be able to shoot it out in 2 weeks max.
Good luck!
Looking at the damage pictures you have some pretty expensive parts and refinishing involved. The front suspension might need to come out to take the chassis for a ride on the Cellette to square the body. Go to House of Imports. They actually have their own body shop. They have all the tools and use factory parts and techniques to do it right.
Don't worry, just get it fixed. With the xmas holiday, you won't need the car for school. They should be able to shoot it out in 2 weeks max.
Good luck!
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In Cali you can go to any shop you chose, and the insurance company and the shop can haggle prices. Not your worry. You are entitled to genuine parts, and to have the work done to factory specifications. Don't worry about fault or percentage of responsibility. The insurance will pay the bill and settle among themselves. If it was her fault, you can ask the deductible be waived.
Looking at the damage pictures you have some pretty expensive parts and refinishing involved. The front suspension might need to come out to take the chassis for a ride on the Cellette to square the body. Go to House of Imports. They actually have their own body shop. They have all the tools and use factory parts and techniques to do it right.
Don't worry, just get it fixed. With the xmas holiday, you won't need the car for school. They should be able to shoot it out in 2 weeks max.
Good luck!
Looking at the damage pictures you have some pretty expensive parts and refinishing involved. The front suspension might need to come out to take the chassis for a ride on the Cellette to square the body. Go to House of Imports. They actually have their own body shop. They have all the tools and use factory parts and techniques to do it right.
Don't worry, just get it fixed. With the xmas holiday, you won't need the car for school. They should be able to shoot it out in 2 weeks max.
Good luck!
Im not sure if Im just imagining it but the ride seems much less smooth, a bit wobbly off the start..
If her insurance covers they will provide me with a rental as well
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I have spoken to the other drivers insurance a few times, I went in and got an estimate from her insurance and they quoted me about $2,400
Im going to call their insurance today again and talk to mine as well
Thats all so far, Im not sure if I should call the other driver and talk to them or just deal with the insurance
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