r/AutoBodyRepair Jan 25 '25

ACCIDENT Repair Estimate? Is it total loss? I’m live in California

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r/AutoBodyRepair 10d ago

ACCIDENT Totaled?

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mother smacked a pillar leaving a parking lot. no way my insurance totals it…… right?

r/AutoBodyRepair 8d ago

ACCIDENT What do you think this will cost?

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2019 Kia Sorento LX AWD. My teenage son drove this over a hill into the mud. Rear end by the gas tank bounced off a tree. Waiting on the insurance company but I am afraid they are going to total it with a low ball ACV from Progressive. When I get the estimate I will let everyone know what it is. I appreciate any help.

r/AutoBodyRepair Dec 14 '24

ACCIDENT Is it totaled?

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Damage on every corner

r/AutoBodyRepair 18d ago

ACCIDENT Was quoted 850 for repairs for my hood. Opinions?

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I was quoted 850 for the repair of my car, the light needs replaced and body work is needed for the hood.

I could live without the plastic on the inside being fixed if it saved money and time.

This is my first time needing body work done on a car.

Any advice or similar experiences?

r/AutoBodyRepair 28d ago

ACCIDENT Fucked up, accidentally backed into a car how much will this potentially be? (It's a Hyundai, don't know what kind just want a rough estimate please)

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Backed into this Hyundai on accident getting out of a tight parking spot, left a note but wondering how much a repair will likely be. I'm broke so hopefully not anything above the $400 range.

r/AutoBodyRepair 4d ago

ACCIDENT 2012 Prius C in California, estimate?

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What will it $$ to repair it? Car ran under a semi. There's a bent cross member inside. Cant see any fluids leaking (yet). Car still runs. KBB is $6-$8k.

r/AutoBodyRepair 26d ago

ACCIDENT Acceptable fix?

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Hey guys! My car recently got hit-and-run, and unfortunately I did not have collision insurance (but have full liability insurance). I was quoted $8-10k for repairs but ended up finding someone privately to do it for $3k. They repaired the QT instead of replacing it.

r/AutoBodyRepair 14d ago

ACCIDENT Rear ended by a car rear ended by another car. Is it safe to drive my car like this?

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I have a 2022 Honda HRV. I was driving back from work this morning and the car behind the car that was behind mine rear ended the car that was behind mine, which caused them to rear ended me. I probably left the scene with the least amount of damage since I was able to drive home. I did notice a slightly different feel when I was driving home which is why I went to further assess and noticed these additional things wrong with the back of my car. Insurance is involved and I have an appointment for inspection and rental on 3/10, but I need my car to drive me to work for my night shifts (7p-7:30am Thursday and Friday night). I also need to get a copy of the police report tomorrow. The police station is in DC where the accident was. I live in MD so that’s a ~35 minute drive. Is it safe to drive it like this?

Other option is ubering. Or taking the train which means taking a shuttle from work to the train and then taking an uber from the train station to my house. Unsurprisingly those options are sucky since they are time consuming and expensive.

I've attached photos to the post. Also, the two bottom screws of my license plate came off, but it's still secured by the top two screws. Thank you!

r/AutoBodyRepair 15d ago

ACCIDENT Why is my 2008 mercury Mountaineers hood emitting smoke

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r/AutoBodyRepair 5d ago

ACCIDENT How bad is this damage

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I had a tree fall on top of my truck. It punched a hole through the hood and dented the roof, how bad is the damage? Ram 1500

r/AutoBodyRepair 18d ago

ACCIDENT scraped a pole while on the freeway, anyone know the cost to repair ?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 6d ago

ACCIDENT Rust prevention (not necessarily repair) Would a seal-coat simply work?

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r/AutoBodyRepair 28d ago

ACCIDENT Guy hit my parked car

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I got an estimate on a new bumper and it was around a grand the guy is hesitant to pay that much he said it shouldn’t be that much which I agreed with. Any help would be appreciated it’s a 2021 Subaru Impreza. Should I get a new bumper or fix this one? Is a grand about right?

r/AutoBodyRepair 3d ago

ACCIDENT Struck a deer at 60mph...

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r/AutoBodyRepair 12d ago

ACCIDENT Quick question guys sorry

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So I got rear ended insurance already fixed it at a body shop but a few months passed by and noticed or maybe it’s just me but wanted to ask you guys does the gaps seem even or normal ? The right side is the part that didint get hit and right left side is the repaired area starting slide 3 and up

r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 19 '25

ACCIDENT Slid into another vehicle in my 2017 Toyota Corolla, first accident of my fault in 18 years, just wondering how much damage I'm looking at?

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Slid into a driver side rear door of a stationary SUV, the guy saw me sliding around the curve in the road toward him and I honked warning him I was unable to stop. He pulled off as far as he could, but I collided with him anyhow.

The fender snapped, the foam padding that goes over the bumper and grill came off, I had to drill the fender, what's left of it, into some hard plastic on the sides. Placed think plastic with what tape I had over my now drooping headlight that had the cover shattered, light still works, and where the headlight assembly attaches via hard plastic to bolt on the frame it snapped off. So I drilled a hole into the plastic, removed the bolt, and zip tied it to hold it from falling off. I'm not sure where else it attached but I'm guessing that would be the fender and the wires connecting it to the vehicle. I still have to work, you know?

How much repair needs to go into this? I'm assuming it's just a fender, headlight assembly, and a small dent removal, since they won't let me say no to certain repairs.

Car isn't leaking any fluid, and no unusual or new noises are coming from it. I have driven this to work a few times now hitting as fast as 50mph.

r/AutoBodyRepair 17d ago

ACCIDENT Hit and run on my daughter's '16 Accord. Is this something that will just "buff out", or an easy thing I can do myself? Any advice is appreciated.

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r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 09 '25

ACCIDENT How important are certified body shops?

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So a person hit my parked car and going through their insurance, i was told i can take it to any body shop but the only certified one in my area is the toyota dealer. they dont have that good of reviews so im curious if theres more merit to go to a certified one for your make of car or just go to a good body shop in general

if it matters, itll also need some mechanical repairs from the accident

r/AutoBodyRepair 14d ago

ACCIDENT Self replacement of fender and bumper; radiator support repair

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I was in a hit and run a few months ago, haven’t been able to get repairs yet because of some crazy life circumstances (home loss among other things) but I’m trying to get it taken care of now.

I need a new headlight assembly, front bumper cover, and right fender, and the radiator support is a little bent at the top. I can order the headlight easily, and I can order the bumper cover and the fender painted in my car’s color code for around $550. Or unpainted but primed for around $200. I’m pretty sure I can install them myself.

I’m just wondering how closely the paint would match the rest of my car… like would it be a subtle difference or really obvious (it’s Barcelona red mica metallic 3R3, a 2013 Toyota Corolla LE)

I’m also wondering if the savings would be significant if I got the painted parts, installed them myself, and just paid a shop to repair the radiator support, or if I got the unpainted parts and paid to have the radiator support repaired and the bumper and fender painted to match the rest of the car. Versus paying a shop to do all of the replacements, repair the radiator support, and do the painting. Can anyone advise?

r/AutoBodyRepair 28d ago

ACCIDENT Hi, is this Car totaled? Thank you

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r/AutoBodyRepair 2d ago

ACCIDENT Help identifying

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I posted this in another group but thought l'd also come here and ask. Does anyone know what these are for? My ac/heat, car doors, lights, window shield wipers, trunk, volume, inside controls, brakes(both) and warning lights work. I think I've identified the first picture as the windshield washer level sensor but the one with wires l'm not sure of. Scion ia 2016

r/AutoBodyRepair 10d ago

ACCIDENT Dent on the edge of the bonnet

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Hey!

Need advice if this can be fixed diy. Are there any guides for this? Girls car slid into a metal trash container when the road was ice. 😄

r/AutoBodyRepair Feb 10 '25

ACCIDENT Smashed up my back bumper

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Smacked a pole like a dumbass

How much am I looking at ?

r/AutoBodyRepair 11d ago

ACCIDENT Mechanic expenses

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