Can someone give me a ballpark on estimate

Discussion in 'Car Repair' started by rrossorr, Dec 12, 2006.

  1. rrossorr

    rrossorr New Member

    I was in a wreck (not my fault), and I don't want the insurance company to skin-flint me on repair coverage (they'll probably try to take advantage of me because I'm young). I spent all my money on the car and I can't afford to have it towed to some garages to get estimates. Could someone look at these pictures and tell me what I should expect.

    car: 2000 Nissan Sentra XE
    problems: dent in drivers door
    dent in drivers fender
    dent in front bumper
    1 wheel bent

    something is wrong with the alignment...I don't know if it's the axel or what I'm not car savy. The steering wheel has to be in a turning position to drive straight, and it doesn't automatically return after a turn.

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  2. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    if it wasnt your falt the other persons insurance should pay for towing.
     
  3. rrossorr

    rrossorr New Member

    I figured they'd pay for towing to get the car to a service garage, but for estimates as well?
     
  4. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    hmmm...not sure call your company to find out.you may have to pay, but should be rembursed.
     
  5. rrossorr

    rrossorr New Member

    no, I called and asked, and they said since the appraiser is already assigned to come, then it's not covered except for towing a car to leave it.
     
  6. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    so an appraiser is coming to you?

    does the car drive at all?
     
  7. DREAMZmustang

    DREAMZmustang Full Member

    i used to be an appraiser, so now you'll need a fender which can range fromm $500 to $1500 depending on where you buy it and what type OEM or aftermarket and the door can problably banged out it doesnt look to bad and check to see if the wheel is bent or the strut,take the wheel off and take pics from under hood behind the fender, the wheel well w/o wheel and the whole side of the car only cause those pics arent all that great
     
  8. rrossorr

    rrossorr New Member

    yes, he's supposed to come. as far as driving, i rode it around the block to see if it would be able to make it to a repair garage to get an estimate, and it was freaking me out. I determined with the steering wheel out of align, the car bumping as I rode, random squeaking, and rough driving, there's no way in hell I'm gonna try to drive down a heavily populated road in it. It seriously feels like something is about to fall off. Maybe if I lived in a small town I'd do it, but not in this city
     
  9. TheViking

    TheViking Well-Known Member

    Ah, you chicken!!!!!!!! Drive it like you stole it!!! all the way!!!!! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAQ!!!!!!!!