[HeyChris]

This thread has gone sideways from our New Member's initial inquiry.

Time to pause and wait for an update from the OP on which direction they choose to go. IF they wish to keep us strangers in the loop.

- Chris.

 

[erader]

Hey everyone
I’m a college student and accidentally hit someone in a parking lot. She drives a Subar. When we got into the accident, we saw the small dent and assumed it wouldn’t be over $500 dollars. I got a call today that the estimate was TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I just wanted to ask here and see if I’m getting ripped off.
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that's $500. $500 deductible

 

[vlodpg]

They should have seeked out paintless dent repair. What the good ones can do are nothing short of miracles. I had a small dent repaired for $265 that would have required the doors and quarter panel to be paint blended. It would have cost close to $1,500. The picture the op posted would be a easy repair for a good PDR guy. the scrape on the plastic can be touched up and buffed. I saw before and after pics in the shop,I will always seek out that option before going to a traditional body shop.

 

[erader]

They should have seeked out paintless dent repair. What the good ones can do are nothing short of miracles. I had a small dent repaired for $265 that would have required the doors and quarter panel to be paint blended. It would have cost close to $1,500. The picture the op posted would be a easy repair for a good PDR guy. the scrape on the plastic can be touched up and buffed. I saw before and after pics in the shop,I will always seek out that option before going to a traditional body shop.

paintless dent removal ain't gonna fix that. there is also structural damage to the bumper. that's easily a $2000 repair

 

[vlodpg]

Not only can the damage in picture from the op posted be fixed but much worse was been done.

 

[Exurban]

The video is impressive. I’ll be even more impressed if he only charges $500 for that.

Also, It’s not up to the OP how or where the car gets fixed. The owner of the car does that and isn’t under any obligation to find the cheapest solution. What if the paint less thing doesn’t work to the satisfaction of the owner or doesn’t want a paint touch up and scuffed plastic? Then they’re back to square one with lost time and money.

 

[MA Subie]

Hey everyone
I’m a college student and accidentally hit someone in a parking lot. She drives a Subar. When we got into the accident, we saw the small dent and assumed it wouldn’t be over $500 dollars. I got a call today that the estimate was TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I just wanted to ask here and see if I’m getting ripped off.
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That estimate of $2,000 sounds about right if not actually low. $500 would hardly pay for pulling a small dent and a cheap and dirty remedy of filling it in with Bondo. This will require replacing the right front panel and possibly the whole front bumper although they might be able to remove the front bumper, pop out the dent, repaint it and re-install it.

 

[CRAZYHAWK]

Don't fool yourself. Any insurance claim will impact your record.
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Not if you have forgiveness.

 

[Sarang]

It seems like OP got his answer. I agree that unfortunately $2k is reasonable.

Lets not clog up the thread with bickering about insurance rates and claims or whatever.

 

[erader]

Not if you have forgiveness.

that's right. it depends on how many claims and whose fault etc.

 

[Acre]

OT but I have a Crossrek Sport. I also have a Toyota RAV 4 hybrid. Someone cut in front of me 10 days ago when I was in the RAV 4. I drove it 160 miles home. It tracked straight as an arrow and no fluid was leaking - not coolant, not oil, nothing. Insurance has declared it a total loss nonetheless and are offering about 20k for it (2021, 45,000 miles). Not sure yet if I'll fix it; salvage titles can be a hassle but I need two cars and my next will likely be another Crosstrek Sport. I needed another 0.5 seconds to avoid impact on the dirt road I was traveling. I'd have had that 0.5 seconds in Crosstrek and there would have been no accident.

 

[jcclow]

Hey everyone
I’m a college student and accidentally hit someone in a parking lot. She drives a Subar. When we got into the accident, we saw the small dent and assumed it wouldn’t be over $500 dollars. I got a call today that the estimate was TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I just wanted to ask here and see if I’m getting ripped off.
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Don’t forget about rental car coverage. Someone hit me in the parking lot, on the passenger side door, with what looked like a bed frame. Got an estimate of $1,800 and thought I would just pay for it…boy am I glad I didn’t. The first repair they did looked like it was done by a third grader…that took one week. By the time I got my car back, it was a total of 17 days and insurance covered all of it. The rental car was only $35 a day (insurance co’s get discounts on the rentals) vs. over $90 a day if I had done it myself.

 

[jimthzz]

Hey everyone I’m a college student and accidentally hit someone in a parking lot. She drives a Subar. When we got into the accident, we saw the small dent and assumed it wouldn’t be over $500 dollars. I got a call today that the estimate was TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. I just wanted to ask here and see if I’m getting ripped off. View attachment 318729

Welcome to the $$$ world of car repair. It will never match what your "feelings" about what it should cost. Drive safely and maintain good insurance!

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[stahl2624]

Not necessarily. A claim will increase your premiums.

Yes, it probably will. But the OP is a college student, and might only be able to scratch up the deductible versus several thousand for the repair.

 

[MA Subie]

Yes, it probably will. But the OP is a college student, and might only be able to scratch up the deductible versus several thousand for the repair.

Not to mention insurance rates for those under 25 are sky high, which is precisely why I didn't have my first car until that age.

 

[Sarang]

Ok I'm closing this thread.

OP if you come back and would like me to reopen it I will. Just send a DM.