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Originally Posted by ipsum
Body shop estimated damage at $11,100.
The frame has been pushed down very slightly, some millimeters, according to the tech that's completely repairable.
They'll be replacing the right rear quarter panel and will be repairing the rear left one.
The rear end will be all new - bumper, trunk, trunk floor, taillight brackets.
The hitch survived without damage. Exhaust is bent.
Repairs should take about 4 weeks from now.
Just to clarify/confirm: $11k is not enough to total a car in Washington.
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it really shouldn't either, your cars value is around 20-22k in the eyes of insurance, the threshold to total a car is anywhere between 70-90% depending on the company.
also, be ready to fight for that diminished claim. After the repair is done, go into your local dealer, ask them to give you a quote for trade in value (without disclosing the accident) once you get that, ask them to give you a new one with the knowledge of the accident. Take this number and use it to try and get that much for the diminished value claim.
best of luck.