some people just can't drive..an accident occured. blah!!!
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Originally Posted by tien
from the look of the wheels, your control arms are bent, does your car make that loud tire noise? if so it will be your bearings i think, just my opinion, glad you turn out fine.
However, three years later, my wheel bearings in that wheel went bad. I should have had them replaced by the insurance company, but what did I know. Now the car is out of warranty and it cost me $350. So if your wheel got whacked, make sure they replace the wheel bearings. They can't take that kind of abuse. Even if they seem okay now, they could wear out prematurely.
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well here are 2 more pics..one is a pic behind the quarter panel inside the trunk area, and another of the trunk itself [from a side view]. my question is now, isn't the trunk supposed to be flushed with the panel, or is it actually supposed to be lifted like that?
i went to an autobody shop earlier today, and i just had my car towed there right now. once i find out the whole estimate and what needs to be replaced, ill update the post. thanks for all the replies. btw, the police report isn't ready yet, but everyone whom i've talked to so far says it's the old man's fault. i really hope so.
i went to an autobody shop earlier today, and i just had my car towed there right now. once i find out the whole estimate and what needs to be replaced, ill update the post. thanks for all the replies. btw, the police report isn't ready yet, but everyone whom i've talked to so far says it's the old man's fault. i really hope so.
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check out your rear diff, make sure it didnt get shifted on its mounts from a direct impact to the wheel. i dont think it did, but its better to have it all done now, compare both half shafts and how they slide in to the rear differential, make sure they look symmetrical.
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That's too bad. Unfortunately even if it's fixed as good as new, it will have a record of being in an accident and probably won't fetch good value if you go to sell it. It's the unfortunate thing about accidents and insurance. You get your car fixed but you don't get compensated for the loss in value.
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Originally Posted by coolguycooz
check out your rear diff, make sure it didnt get shifted on its mounts from a direct impact to the wheel. i dont think it did, but its better to have it all done now, compare both half shafts and how they slide in to the rear differential, make sure they look symmetrical.
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A car is totaled when the cost of repair exceeds 75% of the value of the car.....at least according to insurance companies. However is does not necessaraly mean that there will be a salvage title isued to the car.