accident--Please Help--

[jaysas_63]

hey guys,

so i got into my first accident, very minor...


from what i see all that was done to their car was scrathing to the bumber and rear side panel (over the wheel well), again there are no dents, just scratches, and scuffing


can you guys please tell me appoximatley how much repairs will cost, i'm guessin we are going to have to paint those two peices

Thanks A LOT for your help guys

[ex1z7]

When I worked in a bodyshop I saw the quotes for certain things here and there - a repaint of something like a hood and fender would be about 300 or so.. If you can find a shop you know (family/friend) or something that'll do it, you're looking at about that.

Hell, I'm looking at 1200 for a door to be done.. I wouldn't expect to pay less then 300-400..

[jaysas_63]

Originally posted by ex1z7
When I worked in a bodyshop I saw the quotes for certain things here and there - a repaint of something like a hood and fender would be about 300 or so.. If you can find a shop you know (family/friend) or something that'll do it, you're looking at about that.

Hell, I'm looking at 1200 for a door to be done.. I wouldn't expect to pay less then 300-400..

fuck...ok please tell me that in australia body work is extremely expensive....

[3G]

Do you have a garage? I know a backyarder who does extremely good work and he doesn't charge much either.

[jaysas_63]

Originally posted by 3G
Do you have a garage? I know a backyarder who does extremely good work and he doesn't charge much either.



i don't understand why it would cost 1200 to repaint a door,.....these cars aren't worth more than 12000, fuck if you wanted to repaint the whole thing at that price, you could just buy a new one!

[jaysas_63]

hey guys i really appreciate the input thus far, so i guess we are looking to spend around 700-800 buxs ...

[rage2]

Let insurance take care of it. Accidents are cheap now with the new laws.

[jaysas_63]

Originally posted by rage2
Let insurance take care of it. Accidents are cheap now with the new laws.

my premiums would shoot through the roof if i take this through insurance, i think it would be better off if we did this ourselves..

[Weapon_R]

That would probably run you over $1000 for repairs to repaint the bumper and quarter panel.