ThanasisKaplani

I just got myself in a sticky situation. I was on a hill, and I forgot I was still in REVERSE, so I hit the gas and went back with the hill and hit a wall. In regards to the bumper, I believe that I will only need the casing and the left trim. Also, I will need to replace the whole side body panel, as the metal is affected the most. How much do you think all of this will cost?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

homepukes

$1000

ThanasisKaplani

Is your price estimate using aftermarket items, or OEM?

ejsheltra

Depends on the damage down inside the trunk to the floor and the left main rail. This is a uni-body car. If the left main rail is also bent then it will need to be pulled straight. in order to do that the rear panel, floor and outer fender will need to be removed. That whole process could be as much as 6000$ which might total the car. Check in with a good body shop so there is no guessing here. It is always the hidden from view damage that runs the bill up a lot. I used to be an appraiser many years ago and have seen this kind of damage run a very wide range depending on the internal components affected.

Huachipato

This was about $3K using brand new parts and properly repaired at a good body shop (full bumper replacement).... :


I see a wrinkle in the body metal of yours - so you may have a support beam damage. Check the spare tire - the tire sits between two crumple beams (as I more recently found out). See if it is kinked or anything.

Hirnbeiss

At a minimum, quarterpanel cutout, replacement and paint, which ain't cheap (not to mention the light and bumper cover, which you could do yourself). At leaset it's driveable so you can get a few quotes.

ThanasisKaplani

Did you replace your whole right metal-sheet side panel?

ThanasisKaplani

How do I replace a bumper cover myself? Well, firstly I would need to get it painted, but I do not know how to take it apart. I especially don't know how to take apart the trim. It would save me a lot of money though.

Huachipato

I think they repaired the body shape. I remember the shop saying they were delayed waiting for a body mold from MB. The biggest part of the bill by far was labor. They did a fantastic job at making it look like new when it was all said and done. Blending the paint and all.

From my side, for that accident - cost was not really a factor as the person who hit me had insurance that was covering the bill. So we went with the best possible options to make it like new. I'm sure the bill could have been lessened a bit by not painting, and not fully repairing the dents and taking other such shortcuts.

EDIT: I'll add - full bumper replacement due to getting hit on the way to the body shop on the driver side. The second hit didn't do any body damage, but it did put some nasty cracks in the bumper.

abiazis

$ 3,200 by reputable shop that makes it perfect......Insurance should cover....