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i tell you what, i had a crash very similar, but mine was a bit worse, got the hole front replaced $6000 in damage. but i was covered by insurance.

eThix wrote:i tell you what, i had a crash very similar, but mine was a bit worse, got the hole front replaced $6000 in damage. but i was covered by insurance.

if u r not.... by the looks of things this is probably about the dmg that jason (ethix) did from what i can gather from talking to him. and it was quoted about 5 or 6 grand of the top of my head. (he drove into the ass of a beemer at 60)

lol
and i think he/she might've had the accident at a lower speed... there's only so many round abouts u can do 60 on with a mother in the car lol
so fingers crossed

Bennoz wrote:Erm... judging by this pic, i'd say a budget home fix it job aint gonna cut it...
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i didnt look at that pic.. didnt see broken headlights, but i still rekon most of it can be repaired at home. just get some 2nd hand reinforcement ..replace the bent weakend metal, buy new headlights or any other parts that need repalcing, and bobs ya uncle.
from the pictures i can see the frame and backing really doesnt look that bad. easily repairable at home

Will be going to see this guy for a couple of little things next week, lives just down the road from me. Drop me a pm if you want me to ask about any parts like headlights etc that I could post over.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 612907.htm

why is he dismantling such a beautiful car.. im gonna cry. !!

If that was an insurance job it'd be a write-off.
Go see a good smash repairer, that has the time, and arrange to get it pulled out on a rack and aligned..before you do anything.
If you were in Bris:
Hoods $1800
Headlights $500
Front bar $350.

I reckon 6-8k in that! Your whole front end looks sort of bent.