Hit-and-Run, Repair, Part-out, Sell?

[Iddoit2er]

I'm lazy and would rather not make 2 different threads, so…

Long story short: I joined the hit-and-run club a couple of days ago, but thanks to a couple of witnesses and a babe police officer that was willing to give me every bit of info attached to the person's license plate, I was able to locate them. She's insured through USAA (who are extremely generous), and after admitting liability, they have agreed to pay for my repairs at whatever shop I want and provide a rental car.

So #1, for those of you who have had minor body work (mainly bumper replacement/paint), what shop in NOVA would you recommend if you had your choice? I know there's a member on here who works at a body shop, but can't find them…

#2. Having worked at a major auto buyer/re-seller, I know the resale value on the car will take a hit once the incident makes its way to the Carfax report, regardless of how minor to incident. I am trying to sell the car before it shows up on the report (which can take a month or two). Before anyone gets bent out of shape, I plan to sell to a retail buyer/re-seller, not privately.

…so before I do try to sell, I need to change this guy back to stock as much as possible, and would need some minor help from someone with drive-way space to help (I live in a condo with a terrible HOA). So here's a list of mods I have separated into categories:

Things I need a driveway for:
- Invidia N1 titanium tipped exhaust / Invidia catted midpipe back to stock
- Eibach Sportline Springs back to stock

Things I can sell/trade:
- Grimmspeed plate re-locater to trade for black bumper tow-hook cap
- Geniune OEM Audio+ Carbon Fiber sub-woofer box to sell/trade for matte black or black paint-matched OEM Audio+ box
- Stock tail lights painted red to sell/trade for stock tail lights

Other isn I can sell:
- Spyder tail lights painted red with neoprene gasket seals
- All JDM black interior trim pieces: door handles, steering wheel center trim, HVAC and vent trim pieces, dash/radio trim pieces, A/T gear shift bezel, A/T sport mode/traction control bezel AND buttons
- Pioneer AVIC Z140-BH Navi
- XXR 521 18x8.5 (+35) wheels (not-perfect condition)
…and other minor things I might have listed in my lazy, long-forgotten "build" thread http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30243

[ZionsWrath]

Pics of damage or thread is kind of useless ...

Also inspectors for dealers will be able to tell it was repaired, that is their job.

[Iddoit2er]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Pics of damage or thread is kind of useless ...

Also inspectors for dealers will be able to tell it was repaired, that is their job.

Well, I'm more so looking for recommendations on where to bring the car to get the bumper repaired/repainted. And a helping hand to switch out a few mods, and a feeler for anyone interested in some parts.

[ZionsWrath]

You want to part out and sell because you need a new bumper?

[aznatama]

I'm interested in some of the black trim pieces...

Fwiw, if damage is extensive, I would dump the car if you're worried about resale. But that usually means a lot of damage bordering undriveable status. If it's just cosmetic, just get it fixed.

Depending on where you're located, I have plenty of parking lot space available at my complex.

[Iddoit2er]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

You want to part out and sell because you need a new bumper?

Ive wanted to get rid of it for some time. Now I have some motivation to get moving.

[ZionsWrath]

Originally Posted by Iddoit2er

Ive wanted to get rid of it for some time. Now I have some motivation to get moving.

OIC, in that case ask the insurance for a recommended shop. That way if the color match is shit you have some recourse since you need a good color match to sell the car and try to hide the incident.

[Iddoit2er]

Originally Posted by aznatama

I'm interested in some of the black trim pieces...

Fwiw, if damage is extensive, I would dump the car if you're worried about resale. But that usually means a lot of damage bordering undriveable status. If it's just cosmetic, just get it fixed.

Depending on where you're located, I have plenty of parking lot space available at my complex.

Should be just cosmetic. The inspectors i used to work with estimate like $700 to fix.

[gramicci101]

Did you hook up with the babe police officer?

[Iddoit2er]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

Did you hook up with the babe police officer?

Ha. Im workin my way in. Shes got the handshake of the Hulk though. A little intimidating...

[slicktop]

Hit-and-run... that sucks.

Runner insured with USAA? I'd light up that persons command with this info.

[Iddoit2er]

Originally Posted by slicktop

Hit-and-run... that sucks.

Runner insured with USAA? I'd light up that persons command with this info.

It appears that the driver is the daughter of the policy holder. When I was speaking to their insurance rep, they seemed to care less about the circumstances of the incident. Im not sure who else to reach out to that would care...

[slicktop]

Service members are directly impacted by the actions of their dependents.

[Jaylyons1]

Originally Posted by slicktop

Service members are directly impacted by the actions of their dependents.

Yea, but why be a **** and try to ruin a career for something that is being taken care of? If it wasn't covered, then I'd definitely hit up the command but if it's being handled properly, I see no reason to go that route.