Accident Damage
Discussion
Panel, paint, wheel, tyre (should probably be a pair?), suspension, subframe and possibly diff/gearbox if the driveshaft moved violently inwards. Plus labour...
The problem with damage like this is that one quarter of your car will be better (or worse) than the rest. Will it ever be right?
It sounds like it’s in good hands but I’d enquire as to how they’ll match the repair side to side (tyres being an example) and what happens if there is deemed to be any “betterment”.
Good luck.
The problem with damage like this is that one quarter of your car will be better (or worse) than the rest. Will it ever be right?
It sounds like it’s in good hands but I’d enquire as to how they’ll match the repair side to side (tyres being an example) and what happens if there is deemed to be any “betterment”.
Good luck.
My Cayman S was introduced to a rapidly decelerating car in lane 3 of the motorway about 6 months ago. Although the impact was at the front of the car there was quite a clear buckling of the chassis around the rear hatch - needless to say it was a write-off. If there's any evidence of panel gaps having changed size around the car chances of economic repair are low.
If there is any buckling i'd prepare for a 'market value' argument with your/their insurers.
Hope it all works out.
If there is any buckling i'd prepare for a 'market value' argument with your/their insurers.
Hope it all works out.
t!majordad said:
Uneconomic for insurance to repair IMHO
Yes, once they start stripping the bent bits off to see what damage has also been done to the drive train gearbox etc it may be written off, if not when it is rebuilt make sure you are happy with the drive and there are no noises or squueks, if the gbox goes pop in 30 days you are left with the bill!!From that image, I don't think it'll be as bad as it might appear.
The rear wheel looks to have rotated back rather than pushed back, suggesting the rear tow link is bent and probably wishbone snapped, which is quite common in the 911 and are only a bolt on parts, 1/4 panel looks like it may straighten and skim, but will be borderline and might need replacing then new wheel, tyre, alignment and paintwork. Should prove to be well within the repairable value limit unless there is significant damage underneath that can't be seen from the image.
The rear wheel looks to have rotated back rather than pushed back, suggesting the rear tow link is bent and probably wishbone snapped, which is quite common in the 911 and are only a bolt on parts, 1/4 panel looks like it may straighten and skim, but will be borderline and might need replacing then new wheel, tyre, alignment and paintwork. Should prove to be well within the repairable value limit unless there is significant damage underneath that can't be seen from the image.
Edited by NAS90 on Wednesday 5th December 21:06
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