Agreed 100%. I am particular about cars and would not be able to get over this. Plus I go through cars somewhat quickly so diminished value is a major concern.

 

Sorry about the incident, and glad your wife' OK...she's more important than the car.

It's often difficult (but not impossible, especially if you have a good body shop) to get a car, especially one in mint condition, back to perfect running condition after a major accident. Silver and other light-metallics, unfortunately, are also probably the most difficult colors to match perfectly in the paint-shop. I'm not sure, though, about the (previously quoted) 80% repair-estimates for totaling a car, compared to the car's KBB or market-value. That may vary according to the individual insurance company and/or state regulations. Many insurance regulations vary by state.

 

My friends A4 looked exactly like this a year ago, cosmetic damage and suspension damage, car looks and drives like it is brand new

 

You said Allstate in a previous reply, I think that is one reason they are slightly more expensive compared to GEICO, they use new replacement parts up to 3 or 4 years, Geico uses, used parts.

Diminished value, odds are you will get 2 grand left over after the car is fixed, seems like every time I dealt with allstate they way over estimate, incase more underling damage is found, if its leased, long as it looks new its fine

 

I dont think its totaled at all but make sure you take it to the dealership body shop because it may never be the same if some clown does the work

 

correct...I'm expecting about 4-5 grand more in repairs.

funny guy......thanks for your help....retail shows is worth about $34K, I owe about $18K

thanks man....the other guy admitted he ran a light to the police and was ticketed....there was also a couple of witnesses.

thanks Mike. I'm actually thinking about doing a complete color swap to white at this time -- that's the color she actually wanted anyway...so I'm going to check into it.

yep, having Sewell/North Houston Audi work on the car.

thanks for all the help people....

 

You'll need a new bumper, headlights, fender, and hood on the cosmetic side. Depending on how your door deformed and how it opens/closes now, you may have serious frame damage, damage to the suspension, and engine. This will not be cheap.

 

Really, a color swap. I hope you plan on keeping that car forever...

 

Sorry to see that mahn

 

Sorry to see that, glad the wifes okay. But wouldn't a different color make it harder to sell? If i was looking at a car that was in a accident and repainted i would be pretty leery.

 

I'm just contemplating the color change -- and I would just trade it - I hate selling to individuals - especially if its been in a wreck.

 

9-10-13 update --

still on the rack for damage evaluation - moving to repair bay tomorrow
I saw the check Allstate paid to the shop for $18xxx (so far); in the wide shot you can see the intercooler and radiator are bent up and will be replaced, numerous broken suspension pieces and the axle broke/popped out. I also noticed the shock is damaged; I'm going to insist they change both fronts then.

I asked about the time-frame at this point - they said PERHAPS by the end of the month.

 

10/12/13 UPDATE: car should be ready next week sometime....loving my rental 13 Ford Fusion right now

 

DAMN !!!!!!!!!! 18K and change!?!?!?!?

 

glad it's nearly ready, and glad you like the fusion! i think it's a surprise to many who wouldn't consider a ford (not saying you wouldn't).