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Sep 8th, 2006 09:12 PM #1Newbie
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my car hit wall, please help me
As the title says, the right front of my car hit a wall today, as shown in the following picture. My heart is still paining. I went to a body shop and got a repair estimate, which would cost me over $1,500, a arm and leg to me.
I think it's better to leave like that and just do some work to prevent that part from rusting. However, I don't know how to do it and where to start from because I am just 3-month old driver.
Your any input will be welcome and appreciated!
Thanks in advance
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Sep 8th, 2006 09:17 PM #2Deal Addict
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Sep 8th, 2006 09:22 PM #3Deal Guru
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how did you manage to hit a wall?
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Sep 8th, 2006 09:30 PM #4Newbie
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thanks !
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Sep 8th, 2006 09:36 PM #5Deal Addict
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The car hit the wall? If only they came with some sort of steering mechanism!
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Sep 8th, 2006 09:38 PM #6lmao Originally Posted by wheel
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Sep 8th, 2006 09:57 PM #7Deal Addict
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Get some touch up paint for the (Alero or Intrigue?) and cover all the exposed steel it will look much better.
The only other thing you do is hammer/bend the metal back a bit but that is will properly make it worst. Reply With Quote
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Sep 8th, 2006 10:02 PM #8Deal Addict
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rofl Originally Posted by wheel
and I guess cover the area with rust preventing thing and use touch up paint on top if you don't wanna repair that.
Btw how did you manage to hit the wall? %_% Reply With Quote
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Sep 8th, 2006 10:06 PM #9
fender + bumper + paint + labour.
Around 1000$...shop around....doesnt have to be OEM. I replaced a bumper for a camry (not exactly OEM, but look the same) and it cost only 431$ all included for a front bumper. Excellent quality as well._______________
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Sep 8th, 2006 10:13 PM #10
damn...that would cost a bit to fix it prefectly...but if you just want to bend it back and repaint it..I think you will be able to find a guy that will do it for less than $500...
my neighbour...got a similar dent...but it's on the bumper...it was pretty bad...but the guy bend it back and paint it again for only $200...pm me if you want his number...
btw...what kind of car is that...i am just curious...cuz it looks like a grand am to me... Reply With Quote
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Sep 8th, 2006 10:26 PM #11Deal Addict
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Looks like Oldsmobile Alero to me. Really really looks like it. Originally Posted by virgoan
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Sep 8th, 2006 10:36 PM #12Newbie
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thank all of you heartfeltly first.
Should I follow those steps and materials as described in "DIY: Rust Repair" http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...light=diy+rust
In addition, the yellow part of front lights were quite scratched. if I sand that part, will it help to look better?
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Sep 8th, 2006 10:37 PM #13Newbie
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yes, it is a 2001 alero. I really love it so far. Originally Posted by Mr D J
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Sep 8th, 2006 11:28 PM #14Who cares how he hit the wall? Stop badgering the buy already and provide a solution! My solution: The new BMW 7 series with the automatic parking would have been perfect for a guy like you. Never drive into a wall again!yes, it is a 2001 alero. I really love it so far.
Dunno if you really want to spend $1000s fixing up a car that's only worth $10,000 at most. I probably would just touchup paint the thing and live with it. Doubtful that it will be worth fixing completely.Last edited by KawaiiTentacleBeast; Sep 8th, 2006 at 11:32 PM.
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Sep 8th, 2006 11:31 PM #15Deal Addict
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So tell me how would a new driver afford a BMW 7 series? And I'd fix the car just because I guess I just like to look good =) Originally Posted by KawaiiTentacleBeast
You should buy a new BMW 7 series when they come out with the automatic parking system. That would have prevented this.
Dunno if you really want to spend $1000s fixing up a car that's only worth $10,000 at most. I probably would just touchup paint the thing and live with it. Doubtful that it will be worth fixing completely. Reply With Quote
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