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Dadhawk · 03-28-2017, 12:24 PM

This is not dissimilar to the accident I recently had (OP, see my Owner's Journal for details and photos, its near the end, easy to find).

Mine was not as significant as yours, and it was over $1700 to repair. I believe you've got some hidden damage you don't see unless the photos are deceiving. Look at your hood gap. It appears to have been totally closed up. That means the fender support have been moved and will need to be straightened. Mine were bent the opposite way (twisted outward at the top, inward at the bottom) and wasn't obvious until I noticed my hood gap had opened up and was different than the passenger side.

Obviously your call if you report it or not, but depending on the shop you may be well over $2,000 to repair.

(EDIT: OK didn't see the issues at the door the first time, yea I'd say that support is definitely bent.)

03-28-2017, 12:24 PM	#7
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