by "GLiddy" (GLiddy)
Published 08/11/2017 at 19:24
by "GLiddy" (GLiddy)
Published 08/11/2017 at 19:24
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I’m about 98% sure of the answer, but you hear that misery loves company and all that rot, so I felt compelled to share via a question.
By virtue of the damage to the door frame my car is a total loss, right? (Not even mentioning the car being 12 years old and the obvious door damage.) Damn kid ran right into me this afternoon without looking.
"Phyrxes once again has a wagon!" (phyrxes)
08/11/2017 at 19:32, STARS: 7
I’m going to say yeah, welcome to the looking for a new to you car club.
"Tristan" (casselts)
08/11/2017 at 19:33, STARS: 2
I’d have to assume that’s a yes. I’m sorry for your loss.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
08/11/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 1
Probably, yes.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
08/11/2017 at 19:57, STARS: 2
Yup that’s totaled. Only one thing to do, buy an IS-F
"GLiddy" (GLiddy)
08/11/2017 at 19:58, STARS: 1
I like the way you think.
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
08/11/2017 at 20:01, STARS: 5
More than likely, it’s dead.
It’s 202 black, so paint blending isn’t required for the fender/quarter, and associated R&Is. You need a pair of doors, which should be available used, and will more than likely come with hinges in case yours are bent.
The nasty part is the center post. The uniside (roof rail, A/B/C pillars, and rocker) are multiple layers (3 or 4 on most cars) spot welded together on the outer flange. Your outer layer is obviously kinked, and I’m willing to bet the middle layer has damage meriting replacement as well. The inner should be OK, possibly a bit bowed. It needs a pull (pulling side hits sucks), and overlapping sectioning of middle ands outer center post. Even sourcing used parts (which I have mixed emotions about when they’re welded on structural components) it’ll be expensive enough to total it, I’m betting.
P.S: If someone from a shop tells you they can pull and save it, tell ‘em to take a hike. It can be pulled, repaired cosmetically and made to look like new, but that post will be soft as a wet noodle in another impact.
"GLiddy" (GLiddy)
08/11/2017 at 20:07, STARS: 0
Great answer. You obviously know what you’re talking about. Now I can be armed with that knowledge when I take it in next week. Much appreciated.
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
08/11/2017 at 20:13, STARS: 3
Glad to help. Been in body shops for 16+ years (30 more to go!), usually as the guy that gets to deal with the hard hits.
Feel free to post back with any questions, or if someone from shop/insurance tells you something think is right, etc.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
08/11/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 0
I’m gonna go with a yes, buuuuut...I’ve been amazed at what insurance adjusters declare fixable. Let us know what the body shop says.
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
08/11/2017 at 21:11, STARS: 0
as long as the door opens and closes, there is nothing wrong with that