Can i repair this myself? Audi TT Mk1

[PopsandBangs]

Rear-ended a car this morning on the motorway at the tail end of a "pile up." Very angry with myself!

I'm concerned that A. insurance will write this off, B. I have a reasonably high excess and C. would rather not claim (insurance are notified for third party claim.)

Is this a DIY job? I'm reasonably handy and have changed bumpers/removed panels etc before.


Or am I being and idiot?


Bonnet is fine and straight/aligned, and car drives and feels fine. So it looks like wing, bumper/washer assembly, slam panel, headlight?

Anyway, thoughts are very gratefully appreciated

[PopsandBangs]

I might add I THINK, although am not sure, that wonky looking rad/cooler is supposed to be at that angle, judging by google images?

Many thanks for help!

[kiethton]

You’d be able to repair that yourself providing you can source parts in the correct colour and have the skills to fit/align them properly.

Thing is, even then you’re likely looking at a substantial cost for parts, more for paint (even if correct colour will likely need some work) and have no guarantee of a perfect paint match. On top, of the third party is claiming you’ve already lost your NCB - unless your excess is £1,500+ you might as well claim IMO