Is the 'front support panel' in a car a structural component? It's a 1990 Nissan AD, station wagon? I got pulled out in front of, and the impact drove the left front headlight section back by about 4 inches. Apparently this will cost $3000 to fix as the front support panel needs to be straightened and squared.
Sound about right?
intrade,
Feb 2, 9:16am
well anything costs a fortune todays we need to know what penal you talk about, if it unbolts then its non structural if its part of the frame then it is structural. the rule say it must not be deformed in its shape on structural things a dent in the structure will pass solong as its form is not out of shape.
zoopa,
Feb 2, 9:36am
"front support panel" as stated by the repairer to AMI. It was twisted out of shape. If it was a bit of wood it would be considered to have a 'wind' in it. I will go have a look if its bolted or not.
edangus,
Feb 2, 9:39am
A lot of work (read as time) goes into repairing the Front Support Panel everything off, everything out and then its a repair or replace. Not a 5 second job. $3K seems pricey, but I assume that also includes all the other parts that are stuffed. Lights, Guards, Grille, Bumper etc etc
rob_man,
Feb 2, 10:13am
Plus radiator and aircon condenser in and out including coolant and re-gassing.
zoopa,
Feb 2, 10:17am
That makes sense. Lots of time, naturally.
Due to the cost, the indication is that the car is to be written off and dereg, as it is supposedly structural damage. If it's not, I don't care about the dents in the left guard. I pulled the panel back into place and replaced the light for $30. If it's safe and gets a warrant, I'm good with that. Safe being the important bit.
I did that BEFORE I was told by the insurance co today it was supposedly structural. They took two months to get back to me, so I did it on Sat, with a view to getting it wofed today.
edangus,
Feb 2, 10:24am
Bugger. See I probably would have done (checked it out) that before even bothering to make a claim (benefit of being able to do myself). Old cars are just as expensive to repair professionally as new cars. Therefore making it unfeasible to repair. Well, at least you can look forward to a pay out. Hopefully you get enough payout to replace.
edangus,
Feb 2, 10:26am
Yep. there is a big difference between a near enough homer job and a professional job.
zoopa,
Feb 2, 10:28am
Guess I shoulda cleaned it up before the repairer took pics. A polish would have added some value bling to the pics.
zoopa,
Feb 2, 10:29am
Sure is
zoopa,
Feb 2, 11:46am
Just went and had a chat to the repair agent. There is a wee bit more to it than just the front panel. Car is now going to be deregistered. Bugger
edangus,
Feb 2, 11:51am
Stink. Well, hopefully you get payment promptly. Then you will be back up and running.
zoopa,
Feb 2, 1:43pm
Hopefully. Ya never know though
lookoutas,
Feb 2, 3:29pm
If you can be bothered - you own the light you replaced, so you should be able to take it.
zoopa,
Feb 2, 8:49pm
I also own the towbar I had installed and the new tyres that are less than 6 weeks old. The accident happened prior to the tyres.The tow bar doesn't add value, says the AMI guy
supernova2,
Feb 3, 8:08pm
If you are happy to put up with the way it looks and you can get a WOF as it is then simply cancel your insurance claim.
lookoutas,
Jul 8, 11:53pm
You definitely own the tyres, but only the towbar if that was also fitted since.
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