black_series

so yesterday i was driving and as i was about to make a lane change to the right lane some lady came by and hit my wheel.
there is no physical damage to my car but my front right wheel wont turn, and wen i looked at it there is a snapped rod that connects to the wheel.
im guessing its the steering shaft.
how much does it cost to fix?
and should i take it to a mercedes dealership or to a body shop to get it fixed??

Even Money

dealer..... What about insurance?

black_series

i dont want to get insurance involved, i rather solve it myself.
if it costs a lot ill go to insurance.

olszowa12

I don't get it - if she hit your car, it's her insurance that will cover the damage. Why would you pay for the repair with your own cash instead or her ?

Or was the collision your fault?

azadian22

If he doesn't go tho insurance and she just pays out of pocket then there is no clam reported to carfax and no one is the wiser when its time to get rid of the car.

P.S. I'm no mechanic but it also sounds like the control arm.

black_series

from her car i know she doesnt have a good financial standing, and i dont rlly want to cause her problems, so i agreed to her paying half my bill.

now if the cost is too high i will go to insurance.

YYZ-E55

If she hit the wheel with enough force to break one of the tie rod ends, you've probably got bigger problems (bent rim, steering knuckle, damaged hub, etc). You're also going to need an alignment - definitely visit your dealer.

BTW - you're a saint.

Mort

Might even need a new steering rack. Keep your fingers crossed that your don't.

rarfinancial

Major damage ... It's Dealer time...

black_series

i went to the dealership today and it only cost me $150 to fix the car

rarfinancial

Sweet, Your one lucky man. Congrats

PatSC23

she was hot wasn't she?

ZephyrAMG

good one...

Mort

Good to hear that it wasn't too serious.