Car Question about frame damage

Da Klugs · 11-18-2008, 06:00 PM

I'd get a quote on "fixing it" including the frame. Use that with the adjuster. They always take the easy path and if you give em a lil grief should be able to get what you want if there isn't too large a difference in the #'s. Totaling it is probably less $$$ than fixing it is why he is advocating doing so.

Threaten him by saying you will get your attorney involved.

11-18-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Threaten him by saying you will get your attorney involved.

My card in the hole,

shaggy · 11-18-2008, 06:25 PM

could be bent before the front suspension. that would be unnoticable if u were driving it but would show up when you went to fix it with panel alignment and such. if the front horn is bent and you can get the panels and bumper to line up then it should be good to go. i am not sure but some of the frames are now 'hydroformed' and cannot be straightened or repaired any more. tread carefully.

11-19-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by shaggy

could be bent before the front suspension. that would be unnoticable if u were driving it but would show up when you went to fix it with panel alignment and such. if the front horn is bent and you can get the panels and bumper to line up then it should be good to go. i am not sure but some of the frames are now 'hydroformed' and cannot be straightened or repaired any more. tread carefully.

Good post, these are my exact cost.

MTB996 · 11-19-2008, 01:35 AM

Definitely have it looked at by a good shop. You want to make sure the damage does not effect the structure of the vehicle if you are ever in another accident. Many times these minor issues will appear fine, but will significantly reduce the structural integrity of the car if another serious crash happens - that is why I would vote to have it totaled if the frame is bent.

Also, good point mentioned on the salvage title, may make it un-sellable in the future if you ever go down that road.

Good luck with whatever your decision.

68TriShield · 11-19-2008, 05:51 AM

Don't go with one estimate,get 2 or 3 and see what they come up with regarding the frame.

11-18-2008, 06:00 PM	#1
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Car Question about frame damage I'd get a quote on "fixing it" including the frame. Use that with the adjuster. They always take the easy path and if you give em a lil grief should be able to get what you want if there isn't too large a difference in the #'s. Totaling it is probably less $$$ than fixing it is why he is advocating doing so. Threaten him by saying you will get your attorney involved. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-18-2008, 06:25 PM	#3
shaggy just pokin around..... Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 505 Trading: (4)	Re: Car Question about frame damage could be bent before the front suspension. that would be unnoticable if u were driving it but would show up when you went to fix it with panel alignment and such. if the front horn is bent and you can get the panels and bumper to line up then it should be good to go. i am not sure but some of the frames are now 'hydroformed' and cannot be straightened or repaired any more. tread carefully.

11-19-2008, 01:35 AM	#5
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Car Question about frame damage Definitely have it looked at by a good shop. You want to make sure the damage does not effect the structure of the vehicle if you are ever in another accident. Many times these minor issues will appear fine, but will significantly reduce the structural integrity of the car if another serious crash happens - that is why I would vote to have it totaled if the frame is bent. Also, good point mentioned on the salvage title, may make it un-sellable in the future if you ever go down that road. Good luck with whatever your decision.

11-19-2008, 05:51 AM	#6
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Car Question about frame damage Don't go with one estimate,get 2 or 3 and see what they come up with regarding the frame.