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Old May 23, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Brittany37
I think he was just trying to say that I'm not a man... Bro!
Nice please stick around on CL
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Old May 23, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I think the OP may be a lady judging by the SN
Bro please don't take my reply in any way was basing opinion off the pic and virtually the unknown we can't see under the hood..

Sorry if I may have came off defensive I'm nor and was not my intent bro .
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Old May 23, 2014 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by GAZA4Life
No no please both forgive me if you think I'm upset I was just saying that we going off the pic. And your here for help and in the world of the unknown like many of us on a daily basis.

I'm sorry didn't mean to offend or aggravate anyone if I did bro
You keep calling me bro... I'm a lady! Woman... Chick... Lol
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Old May 23, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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Brittany, I agree with tecman, and that is probably the radiator and/or the tubing that got damaged causing the fluid leak. The question is was the engine still running and overheated, possibly incurring engine damage...

Another question is how smooth is opening the doors? Like before or it feels different (tighter)? If the same as before the accident chances are no structural damage here.

If both the above check out positively, damage would appear to be cosmetic but will still be pricey (hood, bumper, lights, radiator...)
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Old May 23, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Brittany37
You keep calling me bro... I'm a lady! Woman... Chick... Lol
Sooooo sorry lol lol.. But can you get more pics so we can really see. Like under the hood if possible or another pic of the sides. Looking at it the driver fender looks good so can be minor.. Can is the key word with fingers crossed.. :
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Old May 23, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GAZA4Life
Bro please don't take my reply in any way was basing opinion off the pic and virtually the unknown we can't see under the hood..

Sorry if I may have came off defensive I'm nor and was not my intent bro .
Lol what?! Why would I think that. I don't think there was any animosity in either comment. I understand text connotation can be misread sometimes but I don't think that was ever the case. I was simply stating OP was a lady
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Old May 23, 2014 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Welcome to CL. Sorry it couldn't be on better terms. I don't see it, but was there air bag deployment? Honestly just from a quick view looks like all you need are new Hood, bumper, grill and headlight. The question of what's under there ie if any frame damage would call for Totalling the car. This looks mostly cosmetic to me but again that's just looking at a picture. Adjuster and Body Shop will let you know more.
With fluid leaking, might need a new radiator as well. There are lesser repair measures (plugs, seals, a can of radiator STOP LEAK poured in, etc....). But these are temporary Mickey-Mouse fixes at best, often don't last long, and most responsible technicians don't recommend them.
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Old May 23, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Depending on year and value it could be totaled. Like others have mentioned it could have frame damage that we cant see just from one pic. I know with older cars that would of been totaled for sure. Lol But yours is newer so it can be saved.

Let us know what happens best wishes and hopefully your ok
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