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Old 03-10-08, 09:28 AM
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Had my car hit in a parking lot the other night.
No note or witnesses. Was amazed at the damage but shocked when I went for an estimate.

I was told that the sheet metal had been pressed into the "incursion beam" in the door & that the entire door would need to be replaced!!

Now that is a kick in the ***!! My uninsured motorist will cover but I am ofcourse out the deductible.

94-LS400

This is no way for my baby to be treated as she passes 200K indicated.
Old 03-10-08, 09:30 AM
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That's a bummer bro. It is a real shame nobody leaves a note. I had a similar incident - no way they didn't know they did it!
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Yea, those intrusion beams are only good first time around. Supposedly, they are to help provide stability during a side collision. In all reality, they just help stabilize the sheet metal of the door.

I imagine you're looking at the $1000-1200 range with all the paint matching and all that.
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