Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
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Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
Prelude (in DFW Texas).
Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
nosedive in value.
Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
Thank you for your time.
light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
Prelude (in DFW Texas).
Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
nosedive in value.
Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
Thank you for your time.
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
On 9/29/03 10:02 AM, in article bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net, "Dennis
Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
My experience with body repair in Dallas (several different places) is that
they always keep/lose half the parts they remove and mess up the ones they
reassemble. The body work will probably look presentable, but when you look
under the hood or under the car, everything else will look like they dumped
it in from a bucket.
The welded on used front end would be obvious to a trained appraiser, and if
it is a poor job, even to a casual observer. The value will definitely drop
if you go this route. I believe you still have the right to demand that it
be repaired with new Honda parts.
Mechanical issues will plague you later on, as moving parts that were
knocked slightly out of alignment will suffer premature failures months or
years later.
Your best bet is to insist on a competent repair with new OEM parts, then
sell it. Edmunds lists it at $16k private party sale, $14k tradein.
Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
My experience with body repair in Dallas (several different places) is that
they always keep/lose half the parts they remove and mess up the ones they
reassemble. The body work will probably look presentable, but when you look
under the hood or under the car, everything else will look like they dumped
it in from a bucket.
The welded on used front end would be obvious to a trained appraiser, and if
it is a poor job, even to a casual observer. The value will definitely drop
if you go this route. I believe you still have the right to demand that it
be repaired with new Honda parts.
Mechanical issues will plague you later on, as moving parts that were
knocked slightly out of alignment will suffer premature failures months or
years later.
Your best bet is to insist on a competent repair with new OEM parts, then
sell it. Edmunds lists it at $16k private party sale, $14k tradein.
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
On 9/29/03 10:02 AM, in article bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net, "Dennis
Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
My experience with body repair in Dallas (several different places) is that
they always keep/lose half the parts they remove and mess up the ones they
reassemble. The body work will probably look presentable, but when you look
under the hood or under the car, everything else will look like they dumped
it in from a bucket.
The welded on used front end would be obvious to a trained appraiser, and if
it is a poor job, even to a casual observer. The value will definitely drop
if you go this route. I believe you still have the right to demand that it
be repaired with new Honda parts.
Mechanical issues will plague you later on, as moving parts that were
knocked slightly out of alignment will suffer premature failures months or
years later.
Your best bet is to insist on a competent repair with new OEM parts, then
sell it. Edmunds lists it at $16k private party sale, $14k tradein.
Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
My experience with body repair in Dallas (several different places) is that
they always keep/lose half the parts they remove and mess up the ones they
reassemble. The body work will probably look presentable, but when you look
under the hood or under the car, everything else will look like they dumped
it in from a bucket.
The welded on used front end would be obvious to a trained appraiser, and if
it is a poor job, even to a casual observer. The value will definitely drop
if you go this route. I believe you still have the right to demand that it
be repaired with new Honda parts.
Mechanical issues will plague you later on, as moving parts that were
knocked slightly out of alignment will suffer premature failures months or
years later.
Your best bet is to insist on a competent repair with new OEM parts, then
sell it. Edmunds lists it at $16k private party sale, $14k tradein.
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
On 9/29/03 10:02 AM, in article bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net, "Dennis
Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
My experience with body repair in Dallas (several different places) is that
they always keep/lose half the parts they remove and mess up the ones they
reassemble. The body work will probably look presentable, but when you look
under the hood or under the car, everything else will look like they dumped
it in from a bucket.
The welded on used front end would be obvious to a trained appraiser, and if
it is a poor job, even to a casual observer. The value will definitely drop
if you go this route. I believe you still have the right to demand that it
be repaired with new Honda parts.
Mechanical issues will plague you later on, as moving parts that were
knocked slightly out of alignment will suffer premature failures months or
years later.
Your best bet is to insist on a competent repair with new OEM parts, then
sell it. Edmunds lists it at $16k private party sale, $14k tradein.
Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
My experience with body repair in Dallas (several different places) is that
they always keep/lose half the parts they remove and mess up the ones they
reassemble. The body work will probably look presentable, but when you look
under the hood or under the car, everything else will look like they dumped
it in from a bucket.
The welded on used front end would be obvious to a trained appraiser, and if
it is a poor job, even to a casual observer. The value will definitely drop
if you go this route. I believe you still have the right to demand that it
be repaired with new Honda parts.
Mechanical issues will plague you later on, as moving parts that were
knocked slightly out of alignment will suffer premature failures months or
years later.
Your best bet is to insist on a competent repair with new OEM parts, then
sell it. Edmunds lists it at $16k private party sale, $14k tradein.
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
Good luck. If the repair cost is less than 1/2 the value the insurance
company will not total the car. Also someone else mentioned insisting on
OEM parts, well I can tell you from experience unless you have a rare car
(Ie. an aniversary corvette or a Ferari/Lambourghini) the insurance company
will not authorize the use of OEM parts. The reason for this is to keep
insurance cost down for everyone.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
company will not total the car. Also someone else mentioned insisting on
OEM parts, well I can tell you from experience unless you have a rare car
(Ie. an aniversary corvette or a Ferari/Lambourghini) the insurance company
will not authorize the use of OEM parts. The reason for this is to keep
insurance cost down for everyone.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
Good luck. If the repair cost is less than 1/2 the value the insurance
company will not total the car. Also someone else mentioned insisting on
OEM parts, well I can tell you from experience unless you have a rare car
(Ie. an aniversary corvette or a Ferari/Lambourghini) the insurance company
will not authorize the use of OEM parts. The reason for this is to keep
insurance cost down for everyone.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
company will not total the car. Also someone else mentioned insisting on
OEM parts, well I can tell you from experience unless you have a rare car
(Ie. an aniversary corvette or a Ferari/Lambourghini) the insurance company
will not authorize the use of OEM parts. The reason for this is to keep
insurance cost down for everyone.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
Good luck. If the repair cost is less than 1/2 the value the insurance
company will not total the car. Also someone else mentioned insisting on
OEM parts, well I can tell you from experience unless you have a rare car
(Ie. an aniversary corvette or a Ferari/Lambourghini) the insurance company
will not authorize the use of OEM parts. The reason for this is to keep
insurance cost down for everyone.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
company will not total the car. Also someone else mentioned insisting on
OEM parts, well I can tell you from experience unless you have a rare car
(Ie. an aniversary corvette or a Ferari/Lambourghini) the insurance company
will not authorize the use of OEM parts. The reason for this is to keep
insurance cost down for everyone.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
Unfortunately, for you, with this repair to value ratio, the insurance
company will repair the car. In order to get the car totalled, the repair
estimate on the vehicle will need to get to about $12,000 or thereabouts
(75% to value). If this were my car, it would be in the most capaple shop
in town for repairing it, in case it is not totalled. Since the front end is
damaged, after it is repaired, I would most likely use it as trade in bait
for another car as the dealer won't be asking you questions about it as a
private party most likely would. I'd also be suspect of future mechanical
issues myself, if I held onto this car.
Sorry that you are the unfortunate victim of the hazards of being on the
road at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
company will repair the car. In order to get the car totalled, the repair
estimate on the vehicle will need to get to about $12,000 or thereabouts
(75% to value). If this were my car, it would be in the most capaple shop
in town for repairing it, in case it is not totalled. Since the front end is
damaged, after it is repaired, I would most likely use it as trade in bait
for another car as the dealer won't be asking you questions about it as a
private party most likely would. I'd also be suspect of future mechanical
issues myself, if I held onto this car.
Sorry that you are the unfortunate victim of the hazards of being on the
road at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
Unfortunately, for you, with this repair to value ratio, the insurance
company will repair the car. In order to get the car totalled, the repair
estimate on the vehicle will need to get to about $12,000 or thereabouts
(75% to value). If this were my car, it would be in the most capaple shop
in town for repairing it, in case it is not totalled. Since the front end is
damaged, after it is repaired, I would most likely use it as trade in bait
for another car as the dealer won't be asking you questions about it as a
private party most likely would. I'd also be suspect of future mechanical
issues myself, if I held onto this car.
Sorry that you are the unfortunate victim of the hazards of being on the
road at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
company will repair the car. In order to get the car totalled, the repair
estimate on the vehicle will need to get to about $12,000 or thereabouts
(75% to value). If this were my car, it would be in the most capaple shop
in town for repairing it, in case it is not totalled. Since the front end is
damaged, after it is repaired, I would most likely use it as trade in bait
for another car as the dealer won't be asking you questions about it as a
private party most likely would. I'd also be suspect of future mechanical
issues myself, if I held onto this car.
Sorry that you are the unfortunate victim of the hazards of being on the
road at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
Guest
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
Unfortunately, for you, with this repair to value ratio, the insurance
company will repair the car. In order to get the car totalled, the repair
estimate on the vehicle will need to get to about $12,000 or thereabouts
(75% to value). If this were my car, it would be in the most capaple shop
in town for repairing it, in case it is not totalled. Since the front end is
damaged, after it is repaired, I would most likely use it as trade in bait
for another car as the dealer won't be asking you questions about it as a
private party most likely would. I'd also be suspect of future mechanical
issues myself, if I held onto this car.
Sorry that you are the unfortunate victim of the hazards of being on the
road at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
company will repair the car. In order to get the car totalled, the repair
estimate on the vehicle will need to get to about $12,000 or thereabouts
(75% to value). If this were my car, it would be in the most capaple shop
in town for repairing it, in case it is not totalled. Since the front end is
damaged, after it is repaired, I would most likely use it as trade in bait
for another car as the dealer won't be asking you questions about it as a
private party most likely would. I'd also be suspect of future mechanical
issues myself, if I held onto this car.
Sorry that you are the unfortunate victim of the hazards of being on the
road at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"Dennis Cooper" <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net...
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
In article <bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net>, Dennis Cooper
<dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.
<dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.
Guest
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
In article <bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net>, Dennis Cooper
<dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.
<dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.
Guest
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
In article <bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net>, Dennis Cooper
<dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.
<dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> Prelude (in DFW Texas).
>
> Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
>
> Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
>
> I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
>
> He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
>
> If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> nosedive in value.
>
> Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
>
> Thank you for your time.
You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.
Guest
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
Thus is a good reason to check a car out at Carfact.com before buying a
used one. It will list the accident.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:billbjohnson555-3009031029530001@pm1-broad-82.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> In article <bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net>, Dennis Cooper
> <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> > light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> > Prelude (in DFW Texas).
> >
> > Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
> >
> > Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> > body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
> >
> > I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> > car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> > idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
> >
> > He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> > First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> > maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> > Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
> >
> > If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> > rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> > nosedive in value.
> >
> > Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> > idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
> >
> > Thank you for your time.
>
> You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
> It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
> will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
> Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
> some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
> car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
> not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
> was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.
used one. It will list the accident.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:billbjohnson555-3009031029530001@pm1-broad-82.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> In article <bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net>, Dennis Cooper
> <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> > light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> > Prelude (in DFW Texas).
> >
> > Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
> >
> > Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> > body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
> >
> > I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> > car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> > idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
> >
> > He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> > First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> > maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> > Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
> >
> > If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> > rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> > nosedive in value.
> >
> > Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> > idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
> >
> > Thank you for your time.
>
> You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
> It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
> will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
> Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
> some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
> car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
> not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
> was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.
Guest
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Re: Pretty bad accident, insurance won't total it yet [DFW]
Thus is a good reason to check a car out at Carfact.com before buying a
used one. It will list the accident.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:billbjohnson555-3009031029530001@pm1-broad-82.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> In article <bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net>, Dennis Cooper
> <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> > light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> > Prelude (in DFW Texas).
> >
> > Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
> >
> > Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> > body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
> >
> > I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> > car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> > idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
> >
> > He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> > First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> > maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> > Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
> >
> > If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> > rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> > nosedive in value.
> >
> > Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> > idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
> >
> > Thank you for your time.
>
> You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
> It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
> will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
> Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
> some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
> car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
> not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
> was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.
used one. It will list the accident.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:billbjohnson555-3009031029530001@pm1-broad-82.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> In article <bl9hhd$jep@library2.airnews.net>, Dennis Cooper
> <dennis_c_cooper@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > My first accident was about 10 days ago. An uninsured driver ran a red
> > light directly in front of me, resulting in front end damage to my 2001
> > Prelude (in DFW Texas).
> >
> > Here is a link to it afterwards: http://www.coopertx.us/car/DCP00927.JPG
> >
> > Allstate thinks it can be repaired, I have 2 days to now get it to a
> > body shop and have them tear it down to see if this is the case.
> >
> > I've got a few questions: Is it normal to try and attempt repair on a
> > car this damaged? Though you can't tell just from the pics, I have no
> > idea how the mechanical system faired, but it looks awful to me.
> >
> > He said his estimate for repairs comes to $9600 on a car worth $16k.
> > First, is it worth that amount? 30k miles, perfect shape, all
> > maintenance records intact. He spoke of taking sheet metal off a
> > Prelude with a good front end, which sounds shady to me.
> >
> > If they do repair this, what will it do to the value of my car? I'm
> > rather upset at the prospect of my perfect car taking a complete
> > nosedive in value.
> >
> > Does anyone have experience with Honda body repair in Dallas? I've no
> > idea where to take this thing, would like recommendations.
> >
> > Thank you for your time.
>
> You will have to co-operate with your insurance company on this issue.
> It's up to them--not you-- on whether or not to repair the vehicle. They
> will pay for most of the repairs. I advise you to trade it in on a new
> Honda after it is repaired. I say this because the car may have suffered
> some damage that was not fixed. I once had a friend that purchased a used
> car that had been in a major accident. The frame was slighly bent. He did
> not know it until the front tires started to wear out very quickly. This
> was caused by the bent frame. He eventually traded it in on a new car.