My wife got t-boned in my Mitsubishi Lancer today (4 way stop, shes on the right, old lady on the left. 1 Witness says it wasn't my wife's turn to go). I know it has a bent rear axel and some damage to rear door and quarter panel. Could I have a body shop fix the hard stuff and I replace the door and quarter panel from a salvage yard on my own if it turns out to be my wife's fault? (We do have collision). We're both fulltime college students, I work fulltime, recently married, and have a 2 yr old daughter. In other words, I'm broke! HELP!
2006-11-15 16:28:51 · 2 answers · asked by Merc n em 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mitsubishi
You've go collision, use it. You may find the repairs are more then the car is worth and they'll total it out.
2006-11-16 04:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most insurance companies will settle directly with you in whatever way you choose. My Jeep was the meat in a 5 car pileup, minor damage to both bumpers. The bodyshop estimated 740 dollars. I went on Ebay and bought 2 new upgraded bumpers and rock rails for under 500, the insurance company cut me a check for the estimated amount, I did the work myself and pocketed the difference.
2006-11-16 00:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by Rich B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋