PyrPatriot
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In February I was hit from the side by a 2000s Toyota camery. The driver hit ice in a parking lot and couldnt stop. Oh they didnt have insurance. I didnt notice any damage, but it was dark and during a snowstorm. Initial inspection by my insurance company found a small dent.
No biggie. My only concern was the seal getting damaged and losing water fording ability. Initial cost: $700
I took it to a body shop that is known by the insurance companies to be...thorough. They have now estimated it is $4k in work!
Now, that's mostly labor with things like color matching adjacent panels, squaring and straightening the body to make sure it didnt get out of alignment (their words, not mine).
Fun fact: the door seal is $700.
2 weeks worth of labor.
So folks, even though damage might look minor, it can cost a pretty penny to fix on these new vehicles.
No biggie. My only concern was the seal getting damaged and losing water fording ability. Initial cost: $700
I took it to a body shop that is known by the insurance companies to be...thorough. They have now estimated it is $4k in work!
Now, that's mostly labor with things like color matching adjacent panels, squaring and straightening the body to make sure it didnt get out of alignment (their words, not mine).
Fun fact: the door seal is $700.
2 weeks worth of labor.
So folks, even though damage might look minor, it can cost a pretty penny to fix on these new vehicles.
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