Acoe4

Hi, I'm a new member and I found this site while I was looking for some information regarding collision repair. I have a 2009 C300 4matic, yesterday evening I swerved to miss another car and hit the concrete barrier. Trying to see how much the damage may cost. It's dented pretty go on the driver's side rear. I attached some pics below.

MJ50

moved to W204 forum...

shotgun_banjo

You are looking at $6-7k easily in that one. You will need a new door panel, quarter panel and if the bumper clips are not intact a new bumper as well. Maybe an alignment is also needed.

Claim it in your insurance.

Cardfan91

I agree with banjo. All of what he said but also check to make sure there wasn't any suspension damage.

dieseldoc

Going to be expensive. Minimum 7-8. Wheel also damaged. Could have suspension issues. May increase as they take her apart.

superangrypenguin

I hope you have insurance.

MB Marko

For sure 7k+ if a bumper reprint& rebar is $3200

Colin G

Ouch.


I just had a very small hit and run. A 3" long crease in my rear drivers fender lip and very minimal scratches. hardly even noticeable and nothing even down to the metal. I was probably scraped by some old ladie's bumper.


$1900 Canadian!

Demvang

Door and quarter panel are repairable. I would replace the bumper cover.

shotgun_banjo

Yes it is repairable but the amount of work involved in pulling, pushing, grinding and making it smooth will be way more expensive (labour wise) than just replacing it with a new one (happened with my car).

To the OP make sure you bring your car to a body shop that works on MBs and not to a regular uncle Joe's shop.

soldr230

I agree with the notion that the you should take the vehicle to a MB Certified Collision Center. Be aware, however, Certified Collision Centers are nonexistent in many states. Hopefully you are aware that "Joe's" or Bubba's shop may overlook a certain type of damage.