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Originally Posted by rwh963
long overdue update. the insurance adjuster came up with a figure of about $3k. i received $2k after deductible. they said i can get it repaired whenever. if i don't repair it according to there estimate (or more stuff once a shop gets going), if i get into another accident, the total value of my vehicle in their eyes will be reduced (maybe esp. important if it is totaled).
so, here we are in August. reminder, the vehicle is 15 years old with 230k on it.
mechanically, looking at the following needs (assume outsourcing labor):
-front cv axle (3-400)
-front pads/rotors (3-400)
-used master cylinder (due to ABS module issues)(about 800)
-tires at some point, maybe before winter (at least 600)
like to replace the heavily clouded headlamps (one was damaged in the incident).
might have a body shop reattach the bumper cover and adjust the fender/hood as necessary to make it look and function well. fender and hood and number skin are original.
thoughts?
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Hey there again big cheif! More issues dang! You got the insurance check, at least they covered you somewhat. I had to scam my company several years ago when I ****ed up into a tree with only liability coverage. Dang deer! I had similar damage as you. Bumper cover, dent on hood, fender/headlight misalignment, busted condenser and radiator. The repair quote was over 8 grand on the edge of being totaled. Lol f_ck yeah send the check! Radiator, condenser, radiator support about $300 in new parts. **** the OEM bumper right?!, Not to mention the $1000 worth of little plastic shit associated with it. Built my own sicko mode bumper for $75 in plate. Took my extra $7500 and invested in biotechnology which turned into nearly 100 grand to date.. but anyways your misalignment of the fender and hood is because you in fact damaged the radiator support and possibly pushed in the structure under the fender. I did the same damage. Before removing the old support i attached a come along to it to pull the structure under the fender out to straight. The radiator support spot welds on if you're into that kind of work it's really easy to replace it you have a welder. Head down to Arkansas I'll help you out and show you some beast off-roading out in the forest 🤠
