£4600 of repairs to my car!

I just called the bodyshop to get an update and they said they have estimated the repair costs to my car at £4600!

Full damage details see this thread

I have a terrible feeling they will want to write it off. Apparently she has cracked my petrol tank too.

Does the estimated amount sound a bit excessive for the repairs or not?

The Toyota garage are looking around to find a replacement drivers side Veilside spat. Does anyone know where i can get one?

Thanks

blimey thats alot of money

4.6k for that, no way!! 2nd option time..

Hi Simon

Gutted and angry for you. Had similar thing happen with guy making up false witnesses. He cut me up and wacked me in the side, spinning me into a barrier. fortunately he stopped but he left after exchanging details whereas I was there for over an hour until I was towed away. Not a soul stopped at the time so definitlely no witnesses, he was just a lying toe rag

Hopefully the bike witnesses will stand up for you fellah

Did they breathalise her at the scene?

Good luck and hope its salvagable

Lxx

Get a second estimate. That seems too high by just looking at the pics

I would say thats too high for the damage in the pictures, how much damage is under the wing..? If only the wing needs replacing I think they are about 350+vat from toyota so fitting and spraying with a new bumper aint going to come to that figue..!

I would say thats too high for the damage in the pictures, how much damage is under the wing..? If only the wing needs replacing I think they are about 350+vat from toyota so fitting and spraying with a new bumper aint going to come to that figue..!

Isnt the rear quarter also joined to the roof , rear bumper is not a problem, just the rear side, veilside spat is piece of p#ss to find, loads on ebay. but 4600 does seema tad too much i think they just want the easy option. easier to scrap on their part than to fork out on someones pride n joy to repair it.

thats way to much money, they are digging there hands in, my wee bro clipped the back of his evo3 and done the same kinda damage and it was fixed for under £1000 and that was with a brand new quarter panel

Isnt the rear quarter also joined to the roof , rear bumper is not a problem, just the rear side, veilside spat is piece of p#ss to find, loads on ebay. but 4600 does seema tad too much i think they just want the easy option. easier to scrap on their part than to fork out on someones pride n joy to repair it.

Yea you usually cut the rear quarter of half way up the rear pillar, and weld the new one in place. If you look under the boot lid you can see the manufacture break lines where the rear quarters are attached to the roof.

Thanks for the comments. I think I am going to have to get a second estimate from someone with a bit more knowledge.

Any takers in the Kent area?

thats a joke!

Get a settle ment figure from them keep the car and have it done cheaper by some one else

There at it!

They'll need to weld a plate on the body to pull the frame out by the looks of it. The use of a jig is like a zillion quid an hour if you choose the wrong bodyshop.

If you ever get in an accident make sure you write down the number plates of any cars that have stopped but arent involved in the accident. They will soon drive off but will have seen everything.

Most accidents generate a queue so theres always somebody there.

JB

Wow!

That's a stupid amount of monet to pay! Like others have said, get a 2nd opinion...

simon i have a good bodyshop from me in bexleyheath, quite cheap. Deals with quite alot of jap cars. trig has used him before. hope it helps matey.

Talk to GVN - they will take care of you

0208 899 1111 - ask for Gerald

I think you have to remember Toyota panels can be bloody expensive and you need a 3/4 panel and rear bumper, maybe a new tail gate, and a fuel tank, then you've got their labour rates and have to try and match your paint job.