Quarter panel cost of repair...
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Afternoon all,
I was involved in a rear end accident, someone went into my rear side at a stop sign.
I have attached pictures and you can see the damage. For now, I have screwed the bumper in with a nail and it is holding it up but the quarter panel is ugly and is sticking out.
Any idea on the cost of fixing this? The insurance company are taking a long time to come up with answers and I would like to know if there is any way the panel can be fixed at home, or if there is an economical way of fixing it so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb?
TIA
I was involved in a rear end accident, someone went into my rear side at a stop sign.
I have attached pictures and you can see the damage. For now, I have screwed the bumper in with a nail and it is holding it up but the quarter panel is ugly and is sticking out.
Any idea on the cost of fixing this? The insurance company are taking a long time to come up with answers and I would like to know if there is any way the panel can be fixed at home, or if there is an economical way of fixing it so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb?
TIA
I feared as much. Thanks for the replies.
I got a quote yesterday for at least a grand to fix it...far more than the car is worth.
My main concern is getting attention from the police, so far I have been driving back in the UK for a month and no problems so far...I doubt they will have any problems, as long as they can see I am currently going through a claim for the insurance? Probs worth accepting a write off payment from them I think, though the other party has admitted fault.
I was thinking about beating it...I have my own paint cans for the car so touching up the paint is no issue, I am a bit of a novice at these things. Would I literally just take a hammer to it and beat it into place from the outside? What are the risks involved with that?
I am planning on driving the car until I have enough saved up to get a UK reg car which will take a few months. Then sell it for parts.
Excuse the questions, I just wanna make sure of my options.
I got a quote yesterday for at least a grand to fix it...far more than the car is worth.
My main concern is getting attention from the police, so far I have been driving back in the UK for a month and no problems so far...I doubt they will have any problems, as long as they can see I am currently going through a claim for the insurance? Probs worth accepting a write off payment from them I think, though the other party has admitted fault.
I was thinking about beating it...I have my own paint cans for the car so touching up the paint is no issue, I am a bit of a novice at these things. Would I literally just take a hammer to it and beat it into place from the outside? What are the risks involved with that?
I am planning on driving the car until I have enough saved up to get a UK reg car which will take a few months. Then sell it for parts.
Excuse the questions, I just wanna make sure of my options.
Yes, police might be interested if they see any pointy bits that could cause injury to anyone brushing against the car. If I were you I would use a metal plate (I am guessing you are not very handy, so you can buy ready made connector plates at ironmongers, a piece of metal full of holes) that you can screw to both the damaged wing and the bumper, so that the bumper does not stick out. You will need a cordless screwdriver/driller and with some help chipboard screws ought to work but perhaps self drilling screws as used for drywall (plasterboard) construction will be better for the wing.
996TT02 said:
Yes, police might be interested if they see any pointy bits that could cause injury to anyone brushing against the car. If I were you I would use a metal plate (I am guessing you are not very handy, so you can buy ready made connector plates at ironmongers, a piece of metal full of holes) that you can screw to both the damaged wing and the bumper, so that the bumper does not stick out. You will need a cordless screwdriver/driller and with some help chipboard screws ought to work but perhaps self drilling screws as used for drywall (plasterboard) construction will be better for the wing.
Thanks! I will take a look into it. Guess it will be a waiting game. Cheers!DEFINATELY don’t screw a metal plate into it.
Don’t attempt any sort of repair until the insurance matter has been settled.
Maybe put a bit of duct tape on it if you’re worried about metal jagged bits sticking out, you might be able to secure the rear bumper this way too. It’ll look gash but will likely keep plod off your back.
But don’t take any tools to it or you’ll impair your ability to claim off the third party’s insurance.
Don’t attempt any sort of repair until the insurance matter has been settled.
Maybe put a bit of duct tape on it if you’re worried about metal jagged bits sticking out, you might be able to secure the rear bumper this way too. It’ll look gash but will likely keep plod off your back.
But don’t take any tools to it or you’ll impair your ability to claim off the third party’s insurance.
Maccles said:
Maybe put a bit of duct tape on it if you’re worried about metal jagged bits sticking out, you might be able to secure the rear bumper this way too. It’ll look gash but will likely keep plod off your back.
^ This. Use tape as close to the body colour as you can get.Are you British and resident in the UK? You want to try and make the car as un-noticeable as possible.
Duct tape is a good idea. I will leave the metal plate.
I am British and a resident. Have recently moved back to the UK from living in Spain. Hence the Spanish number plates. All is insured and I have correct paper work.
^^ all good ideas. Will see if I can do something to it to make it a bit safer. Thanks for advice all.
I am British and a resident. Have recently moved back to the UK from living in Spain. Hence the Spanish number plates. All is insured and I have correct paper work.
^^ all good ideas. Will see if I can do something to it to make it a bit safer. Thanks for advice all.
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