Estimate on repairs

MORGAN BERARD

MEMBER
2003 TOYOTA CAMRY
2WD
180,000 MILES

It is Sunday and I cannot talk to the mechanic, but I am looking to get an estimate on how much my repairs will cost. I hydroplaned into a cement block. I hit the left side of the fender pretty good and it is going into my tire so I cannot drive it. Also it looks like the glass of the light is broken, but the light still seemed to work.

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
33,871 POSTS

This is a question for the people at a body shop. Calculating repair estimates is part of what they do every day. They will determine if it is more cost effective to straighten sheet metal parts, then paint them. Usually it is less expensive to paint a replacement panel, then bolt it on.

There is often multiple head lamp housing designs for one car model, depending on the optional equipment the car came with. They might find a suitable used replacement from a local salvage yard, otherwise they will have to order a new one. They have access to a number of aftermarket companies that make replacements that cost a lot less than getting one from the dealer.

We are not body-working experts, we do not know everything your car needs, and there are way too many other variables for us to provide repair estimates.