Anyone here had car damage jigged?

[rumpelstiltskin]

Hi,thinking about buying a light accident damage car,only thing that is wrong is a light crumpling of the area down in front in line with the strut tops,behind front scuttle panel,the inner wing has come in towards engine bay slightly, i know its expensive to get a car jigged but how much would this be approximately?I know its impossible without seeing the car but even if someone has had small damage removed before it would just give me a rough idea,thanks!

[Incorrigible]

TBH that sounds like more than light damage, but IMHO, as you say, it's impossible to tell without seeing the car

It could just pull straight in 1/2 an hour or it might take days

>> Forgot to ask, where abouts are you and what's the car ?

>> Edited by Incorrigible on Monday 7th November 14:35

[JonRB]

My dad had a TVR 400SE back in the early 90's (from new) that was involved in a very heavy shunt when it was only a year old. It went back to the factory to be put back on the original chassis jigs to have the chassis straightened / re-aligned. TVR said it was "as good as new" afterwards although the accident had made my dad lose confidence afterwards and he sold the car not long after he got it back. However, he did say that it felt like it did before after the repairs, if that is any help.

[cartoons]

we jig loads of cars and the simple answer is no idea!some damage can be pulled out perfectly,at a cost of @£200,other damage seems light enough but can be impossible to repair without replacing inner wings etc.best bet is ask someone who is skilled at jigging to have a look before you buy it.as for being as good as new,i have straightened cars with heavy damage,and happily caned them around at 140mph+,and have driven cars people i know in the body repair trade have done,and been literally scared of how bad they handle at normal speeds.as always,try to have work done by someone who comes recommended.

[rumpelstiltskin]

Thanks!