Got into my first accident.. Advice needed
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Got into my first accident.. Advice needed Over the weekend, I lost control during a heavy downpour and hit the back of an Explorer.
Can anyone tell me the best way to approach this? How much money it's going to cost me to fix? Am I better off buying a new hood?
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Can anyone tell me the best way to approach this? How much money it's going to cost me to fix? Am I better off buying a new hood?
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Yea, it looks like to much damage to the hood. I would say buy a WS6 hood, throw that on there. You also may need a new front bumper cause those scratches look deep and are all over. I think it would cost more to have it repaired, and it would look better and you would be better off getting a WS6 hood.
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I agree that the hood is shot, and the bumper still looks good.
You need to pull the bumper cover off and inspect the styro and the impact bar. If they got bent or damaged in any way, you will have a hard time getting the headlight covers and the hood to line up with the bumper. It's def worth the look and those parts are on ebay all the time for cheap.
You need to pull the bumper cover off and inspect the styro and the impact bar. If they got bent or damaged in any way, you will have a hard time getting the headlight covers and the hood to line up with the bumper. It's def worth the look and those parts are on ebay all the time for cheap.
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Originally Posted by sgt0704
did you call the insurance yet? hoping you had full coverage... get the quote, have them send you the check, and fix it.
Don't file a claim unless you really have to. Was there damage to the other guy? If there was, and it is your fault, then you won't have much choice but to file a claim so the other guy can get his repaired. If that's the case, then go ahead and do what sgt0704 said....
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Originally Posted by Pewterpowre
and lose your discounts and watch your rates go up at next renewal.
Don't file a claim unless you really have to. Was there damage to the other guy? If there was, and it is your fault, then you won't have much choice but to file a claim so the other guy can get his repaired. If that's the case, then go ahead and do what sgt0704 said....
Don't file a claim unless you really have to. Was there damage to the other guy? If there was, and it is your fault, then you won't have much choice but to file a claim so the other guy can get his repaired. If that's the case, then go ahead and do what sgt0704 said....
Still, I bet/hope damage total to my car is less than my $500 deductible. :shrug:
you are looking at a $1100 - $2000 if you take it somewhere to get it fixed ..
the hood runs $780
bumper cover, if needed, runs $490
add in paint, shop materials, and labor, and any bent support brackets.. and you are looking at a chunk of change ..
best bet is to grab a used one from someone that has already swapped their hood, or take this opportunity to upgrade to an after market ram air (the same price as a new non ram air hood) or pony up the bucks for a new OEM ws6 hood, $1950, or find a used WS6 hood online from someone.
the hood runs $780
bumper cover, if needed, runs $490
add in paint, shop materials, and labor, and any bent support brackets.. and you are looking at a chunk of change ..
best bet is to grab a used one from someone that has already swapped their hood, or take this opportunity to upgrade to an after market ram air (the same price as a new non ram air hood) or pony up the bucks for a new OEM ws6 hood, $1950, or find a used WS6 hood online from someone.
haha i know a guy with a black ta, same hood, he posts on here, got in an accident just like yours.... it is the same kind of dent but it makes a hell of a nice seat if your just sitting around
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do a search on google for salvage companies and there will pop up a website where you put in the parts you are looking for. I did it and got call from a salvage yard and they sent me a new bumper cover and fender for 450 shipped.