FRS Damage opinions.

[fitcious]

wow that looks nasty - not sure will it drive/look/feel the same after fixing it...

[Summerwolf]

There are a few dealers that still have body shops but they're kind of few and far between.


I would definitely take it to some place else for at least a second opinion. In my experience when a repair shop is a "preferred" facility for insurance I have not gotten the best repair work. That's MY experience, but I found someone I trust and will always send the insurance people to that repair facility instead of taking my car to theirs.


At least in my mind a third party wouldn't have anything to gain by cutting corners on a repair (at least a trusted third party anyways).


I would try and find some place that has great reviews, lets you check out their shop, and has good recommendations in your local car community. Sucks to see your car like that, but I'd be willing to bet that is a bigger repair than you or the original estimator thinks it will be.

[darthpnoy1984]

If you can find a good body shop you can definitely fix that, I've seen FRS's with similar accidents like that getting restored.


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[86Boyz]

I'm surprised no one said that it's TOTALED

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by 86Boyz

I'm surprised no one said that it's TOTALED

Only works when you are being ironic!


Probably damned close to being though.

[ayyyypex]

heres a breakdown of your parts and general labour cost. i work in collision and did a similar repair on my frs.

suspension $350-$500 (used, plus bodyshops markup)
fender $400
bumper $400
headlight $800+ (depends on used or not)

pulling that on the frame machine is hard as f*ck. these cars have insanely strong frames. youre looking at about 3 days on the frame machine. 3 days paint and prep. 1 day reassembly. for an insurance job thats about 15k which theyll write off most likely. that apron looks super twisted as well as the rocker.

my car for reference:
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the damage is fixable but i doubt your insurance is gonna wanna go through with fixing it.

insurance is gonna write that off for sure. theres no aftermarket oem parts for these cars. all parts have to be dealer or used. if you have any questions let me know.

[darthpnoy1984]

Originally Posted by ayyyypex

heres a breakdown of your parts and general labour cost. i work in collision and did a similar repair on my frs.

suspension $350-$500 (used, plus bodyshops markup)
fender $400
bumper $400
headlight $800+ (depends on used or not)

pulling that on the frame machine is hard as f*ck. these cars have insanely strong frames. youre looking at about 3 days on the frame machine. 3 days paint and prep. 1 day reassembly. for an insurance job thats about 15k which theyll write off most likely. that apron looks super twisted as well as the rocker.

my car for reference:
how to do a screenshot on a pc

the damage is fixable but i doubt your insurance is gonna wanna go through with fixing it.

insurance is gonna write that off for sure. theres no aftermarket oem parts for these cars. all parts have to be dealer or used. if you have any questions let me know.

Headlights you can get away with it by going Winjets, Fender and bumper I ended up getting them used but someone with the know how will surely snap your car in a heartbeat.


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[ayyyypex]

Originally Posted by darthpnoy1984

Headlights you can get away with it by going Winjets, Fender and bumper I ended up getting them used but someone with the know how will surely snap your car in a heartbeat.


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I actually bought the car like this to fix for myself. Easy fix

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[darthpnoy1984]

Originally Posted by ayyyypex

I actually bought the car like this to fix for myself. Easy fix

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So much misconceptions about salvage cars especially if one does a Mickey Mouse job on it but with proper body work it's a huge $$ saver and you get to learn about the car itself at same time.


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[ayyyypex]

Originally Posted by darthpnoy1984

So much misconceptions about salvage cars especially if one does a Mickey Mouse job on it but with proper body work it's a huge $$ saver and you get to learn about the car itself at same time.


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Yeah for sure. I work in collision as a proper and painter.

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[geezerbrzeezer]

OP, the pic just makes me sad.

[darthpnoy1984]

Originally Posted by ayyyypex

Yeah for sure. I work in collision as a proper and painter. Attachment 145497Attachment 145498

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I was fortunate the one on mines I had to replace the core support. Seatbelts and airbags alone can shoot up the repairs fast.


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[ReggiekW]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I agree. I would have guessed closer to $12K at insurance company rates in Ontario.


As long as there was no structural damage then all should be good after repair. I would try for a full car repaint while they are at it though.

What do you mean by structural damage?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ReggiekW

What do you mean by structural damage?

Bent frame/non replaceable body components.
These parts:


Even they can be repaired but not to the same level as just swapping a fender or reskinning a quarter panel. The mechanical parts of the suspension and steering can all be replaced and you would never know they had been damaged but if the frame mounting points are bent or broken it takes a good shop to get them right again. It can be done but just take a lot more.