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You have to realise that once the outer guard is cut off they can easily adjust any minor damage on the inner panel with the tap of a hammer as it's only a thin piece of metal so I honestly wouldn't be worried, when they put the new outer quarter back on they will get all the welds to line up with ...

I have just re-read your original thread. May I ask how you arrived at a $2k settlement for $4K worth of damage? It was a long story...:twisted: In the first place, I only visited those smash repairs which have big workshop and nice office. The quotes they offered ranging from $4000 to $5000. Howev...

was it a hit from the rear or a front to rear side swipe. if its from the rear could have pushed it forward that little bit run a tape down the sides to find out. its not out by much I was parking on the left side of a one-way road and it seemed the at fault driver hit my rear right side with his f...

smash repairs come under the motor traders association (MTA) they should have licences and certificates on the wall for you to see including business register from the ATO Australian tax office. the last three photo's make the boot door look in its normal position have you climbed in the back and h...

You'd probably pick something like this up for about $400 as it's a stat write off, provided you had room you'd make good money selling parts and using any good parts on yours that are on this. As it's an RX you score mags, roof rails, woodgrain, tailgate spoiler, top of the range upholstery etc et...

that looks like a pretty big hit. Is the tail gate opening untouched ? If no then that might be why the other quotes were so high - they included the work to straighten it properly - and the last quote might just be straight panel replacement and hope the opening is straight enough or bodge the gap...

Hi everyone,:) I asked for help here a month ago when my 97 Subaru Liberty was smashed by a truck. I would like to thank you all for your opinion earlier! but I need more:eek: Please take a look [ATTACH]3196[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]3197[/ATTACH] The driver at fault agreed to pay me $2000 (waiting for his c...

My car is NOT insured...that's why I'm so worried now... I'll visit more panel beaters to get a detailed quote once public holiday ends. I didn't report to the police because I thought they don't care about this kind of accident where nobody gets injured I believe the driver isn't a bad guy though. ...

Thanks all for your kind advice

The driver does not really know whether the truck has insurance since he borrowed it from his friend who won't come back from overseas before the new year holiday.

I will try to ring him up again tmr...hope the truck is insured...

Brumby Kid wrote:Nup, Depends on what other damage was caused through the car.
But you should be able to get new panels, they are beond repair.
Then Paint them.
Where are you mate? I might be able to help.

Cheers Cam

Syd!

Could you please have a rough estimation on the repair cost?;)

Hi everybody My 97 Subaru Liberty Wagon has been smashed by a truck. I got the contact details of the driver, and he verbally agreed to pay for the repair cost. Problem comes! I went to a panel beater and people there estimated the repair cost to be $4000!!! OMG :confused: Now the driver refuses to ...

thanks guys! i went to another auto repair and had my car fixed there! the only part changed was the clearly bent control arm, which cost me only $330 (new part)! then i spent $70 for wheel alignment. that's all i needed to make my car going straight again! i will never ever ever go to Kmart again!!...

i hit some iron hurdles last month (those separating lanes), but didn't feel much impact at that time...that's why i was bemused when i get the quote from kmart... perhaps i was a little misleading, Kmart also suggested me to change all four tyres, front brake pads & disc rotors and battery, which w...

my 1997 Subaru has a bent axle at the front and i went to Kmart auto for an inspection. Recommended repairs are as follow, 1.) Ball joint 2.) O/S/F control arm with bushes 3.) Front shock absorbers 4.) Both Sc shafts 5.) Wheel alignment replacement of these with new parts will cost $2000 in Kmart (t...