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Any airbags go off?
In order for that quarter to buckle, the frame had to give. Frames are designed to give...once. Pulling it back in position does not reset the strenght of the frame member.
If there is any damage to the DS quarter, the entire car is going to need painting.
In my case, front fender, new door, and full paint on DS to avoid blending was 4k. This was for a 5 mph bump with no structural damage.
Diminished value most often takes the form of a civil claim, eithe small claims or via one of the many shyster legal firms that specialize in the claim. If you are not planning to file any medical claims (I would not dismiss the option) then mention that unless they make you whole in good faith, you will consider filling such a claim; it will end up costing them more in response effort than you are looking for.
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