any knowledge on auto body repair

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » April 10, 2007 11:52 am

My 96 Mustang was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle which is accepting blame. They came out to eval. and said bent frame, totaled and asked me what I felt the value was. I ran it on several value sites and 5200=5600. It was in very good shape before the accident. I'm trying to find something comparable on e-bay.
The estimator thinks that if I push for this value they will want to fix it as then repairs, including frame will be less then 75% of book. Bumper will need to be replaced, trunk is pushed in and passenger window has some buckling issues. Originally he said frame machine time was $3500. Is this so? I don't want an older car with a frame repair. Would you fight them over the value or just accept whatever they offer.

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » April 10, 2007 11:54 am

Take what they offer - if there's $3500 worth of frame damage, you DO NOT want the car back.

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » April 10, 2007 12:31 pm

what he said is starting point for frame repair was around $3500. It doesn't really look bad at all. What I'm wondering is if there is any frame damage will it be totaled at a value of $4000 as well as $5300.

citcat · Post by **citcat** » April 10, 2007 1:02 pm

Bent frame ? NOT good.

Skibo · Post by **Skibo** » April 10, 2007 1:08 pm

Push for the $5600. Call the adjuster 2x a day to see how things are coming along be a nusicence. They will total it and give you the money to make you go away.

ejr · Post by **ejr** » April 10, 2007 2:59 pm

Whose estimator? I would have a place of your choosing evaluate it to make sure you are getting a fair and accurate assessment of the damage.

I had an accident 10 years ago with over $6000 in damage, and a slightly bent frame, but because the car was only 18 months old, it was not a high enough amount to consider it totaled for insurance purposes. I did not repair that car.

Big Jimmy · Post by **Big Jimmy** » April 10, 2007 7:35 pm

Take the money, get rid of the car, and buy a DODGE

FORD

F******
Only
Rolls
Down hill

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » April 10, 2007 8:20 pm

This is the only Ford about which I can say such glowing things. I've had my Mustang for over two years. I bought it with high miles and put even more on it. It has held the mileage very well and required little to no maintenance. The car still looks(minus the new damage)excellent and runs the same. I can't say enough about this particular motor for the GT. The 96-99 period and would definitely buy another.

Dutch Harbor PH · Post by **Dutch Harbor PH** » April 10, 2007 8:20 pm

Owch....
Buckling at the passenger side...not good....Unless there is some unbeleivable sentimental value to the car (like losing your virginity in it...Your baby was delivered in it....etc...) GET rid of it!!!!!! FIGHT for the max. They owe you the same transportation that they wrecked.....