yeah i just got a call from the guy...he said he contacted his insurance agent and i just need to turn in two estimates....so i guess thats what im doin next week....i hope i can get this fixed within two weeks.....but i doubt it...the dealership is not gonna fix it...there is a guy outside of town here that does kick ass work...hge fixed the wifes explorer after she t-boned a semi @ 40 and you couldnt even tell......i just dont trust/know the guys at the ford shop....
Go to that place and go to a place that wotks on hot rods or classic cars. You know thay do at least decent work because classic car guys are anal about there body work and getting it to look better than original.
And also. Chelly's car was totaled for rear damage like that.
But hers was a bit deeper(I had to pry the hatch open) and she had a few other panels damaged....
Oh... now thats GOTTA hurt. Atleast you were there so you got the guys insurance to cover it. Thats definatly something you DONT want to pay out of pocket for!!
Definatly go to a place that you know the work from and are comfortable with... its a big job there and you dont want someone to halfass it!
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Oh ya... forgot to add that there are guys out there that will pull the dent and fil and smoth with bondo and call it good. I don't think thats what you are looking for. Get complete details of work to be done and get it in writing.
Get them to take pictures or call you after stages are done so you can see what is actually being done. If you can of course. You know they don't want you see how they actuall do work. A good place should be able to accomidate your request.
Yep, that' gonna cost that guy more than he may think...
Get panels replaced...don't let them pull that stuff out - just like FX3 said. Go to a few places if you can and as mentioned check out a place that doesn't focus in on volume vs. quality. Hot rod shops or even if a good dealer near you knows of a decent place.
Best of luck to you and let us know how it goes
I see:
Rear 1/4 panel & anything under it including any interior???
Bumper Wrap
Hatch & it's accessories - there can be a lot of damage to the little things if things got pushed sideways.
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got three estimates today....2981, 2700, and 2468.....the last estimate is from a guy that i have had do work for me when my wife t-boned a semi with our explorer.....he does very good work and is some one that is local...we live in a town of 200 people and his shop is just outside of town...i think he is gonna see if he can get my interior parts apinted to match the body color when he paints it....so thats gonn arock the cazbah.....
-Shawn
