# Need advice on my friend's car wreck :: ACCIDENT PICS INSIDE **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [June 11, 2008, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298 "2008-06-11T15:50:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![kromwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kromwell/32/6338_2.png) [@kromwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kromwell)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/21 "2008-06-11T19:34:03Z")
> [@plaf713](#): > > please dont bring it to a dealership, unless your friend actually wants it to be totalled > > i see a pattern of gf’s and accidents makes me :ponder > > :giggedy :giggedy yes… he DOES want it to be totalled ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/22 "2008-06-11T19:38:49Z")
> [@plaf713](#): > > please dont bring it to a dealership, unless your friend actually wants it to be totalled > > i see a pattern of gf’s and accidents makes me :ponder > > :giggedy :giggedy Yea, Crystal was not at fault but she sucks at driving. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/23 "2008-06-11T19:41:09Z")
> [@88slowmarro](#): > > h-v collision center in troy is awsome some of the most honest and the right way body guys i know they are a gieco and progressive approved center but the owner varton is anal its done right and wit a warr +1 these are the guys what worked on my M when it was backed into, matched the paint perfect and everything’s all nice and lined up. Great experience too, except the loaner car. ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/24 "2008-06-11T19:54:27Z")
one thing you need to realize is, is that its june, gas is WAY expensive therefore hardly anyone is driving as much as they used to. so when this car comes in with 8k worth of damage the shop is going to do whatever they need to to write it low and keep it there to fix, i mean lets face it, shit work is better than no work . most area bodyshops are very slow and some are even sending employees home mid-week because theres nothing to do. if this happened in the middle of winter your buddy would have already been cut a check. good luck to you guys and i would strongly push to have it totaled out ---
**Author:** ![Boosted](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@Boosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boosted)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/25 "2008-06-12T06:19:30Z")
George’s Collision in Cohoes will take care of you. 518-237-6628 ---
**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/26 "2008-06-12T06:28:09Z")
My car had similar damages, although not quite so many, when I got nailed by a Land Cruiser running a red light last summer. I had my car taken to Otto Cadillac, and they quoted $4500 in damages. It seems like more of an expensive shop… so maybe they would quote your friend higher for his damages if he’s trying to get it totalled out? Then again, a friend’s dad’s Jeep had almost three times that amount of damages (including frame damage) and the insurance still wouldn’t total it out. I bet this wasn’t any help at all. :lol ---
**Author:** ![Vandal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@Vandal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vandal)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/27 "2008-06-12T13:01:53Z")
The company I work for also operates a body shop. When it comes to insurance companies, the labor/paint rates are lowballed because they will only pay a certain rate. State Farm may very well have a contract with Denooyer and that’s why it ended up there. Regardless, you can have it fixed whereever. Take it somewhere that’s not contracted. The rates will skyrocket. You can also demand that the insurance sends out another adjuster or an independent. Some adjusters are the most idiotic out there. They only write for obvious damage. I can’t begin to tell you how often we have to submit supplements and have the people come back out there to re-examine it because they missed shit. Shops themselves can write an estimate, but it’s worth squat. Insurance will only pay what they write. I find it sooo hard to believe that with that much frame damage, it’s not totaled. Only time we ever had a bent car not totaled was a high end Mercedes. Truthfully, if you could scan the estimate and send it-I’d love to see it. Oh, and, they don’t have to be OEM parts. Most of the estimates we get are written for reman’d parts or aftermarket. Insurance companies love places like Keystone and LKQ. ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/28 "2008-06-12T14:46:04Z")
> [@JClark](#): > > Fack that, take it somewhere else and get it totaled. You dont want them to fix all that half-assed and drive a hooptie that with a seriously f’ed Carfax. agreed. it’ll never drive exactly the same no matter what. if you want a great shop go to frank’s in scotia. very professional, and polite guys. they are a bit pricey, but do a+ work. ---
**Author:** ![Vandal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@Vandal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vandal)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/29 "2008-06-12T16:19:58Z")
I forgot to mention, you can pester the insurance co. to total it. ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/30 "2008-06-12T16:35:04Z")
I can also reccomend a great shop, i work there when i have extra time. owner is VERY anal about stuff and does not cut corners. Youll pay but his work is nothing but the best. He usially has jags and maseratis and occasionally a ferarri. Ensign Autobody 1334 central ave (518)435-0641 ---
**Author:** ![bobbyt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@bobbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bobbyt)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/31 "2008-06-12T22:39:44Z")
That SS will never handle wright again, sorry but it’s the truth.Also with carfax you will always be up side down with this car!Get the car totaled and don’t rush into getting it fixed. ---
**Author:** ![Swifty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/32 "2008-06-12T22:56:39Z")
what happened?? ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/33 "2008-06-13T04:45:52Z")
looks like it clipped a curb hard… ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/34 "2008-06-13T05:31:53Z")
That looks like next to no damage considering the car is worth at the minimum $12k and the damage is easilly repaired. The engine crade and axle can be done in a matter of hours and a fender and side skirt wont take long to get painted. If that car was a 87 instead of a 07 it would be totaled. ---
**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/35 "2008-06-13T06:07:04Z")
> [@Boosted](#): > > George’s Collision in Cohoes will take care of you. 518-237-6628 Great work, but $$$ ---
**Author:** ![kromwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kromwell/32/6338_2.png) [@kromwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kromwell)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/36 "2008-06-13T20:46:17Z")
> [@Johawk](#): > > That looks like next to no damage considering the car is worth at the minimum $12k and the damage is easilly repaired. The engine crade and axle can be done in a matter of hours and a fender and side skirt wont take long to get painted. If that car was a 87 instead of a 07 it would be totaled. It twisted the car so bad that the roof crinkled. > [@Swifty](#): > > what happened?? Nailed a curb… coming around a corner, swerved to miss a cat, caught the curb instead. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/37 "2008-06-13T21:00:31Z")
The labor rate is spot on, ive worked at numerous body shops and they have ranged from 42-45hr. The ins company will do everything in their power to steer you into one of their shops that will do a half ass job so that they can save money. Bring it somewhere else of your liking to get another estimate. Stan Horton of Stanita customs is a great guy, i also highly recommend Tony Manscini off of Altamont ave. Ive worked for both of them and they both do phenominal work. An insurance company cannot legally tell you where to get your car fixed. Also, fight for new OEM parts to be put on the car as this will jack the price up into the 75%loss range. Most places will use aftermarket panel/s to save money. Make sure that everything is taken into account to get that car back to FACTORY conditions, alignment, panels, etc. Good luck with everything and have fun with your adventure with the insurance company…they suck dick. ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2008, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/38 "2008-06-13T21:42:58Z")
Also, OEM Toyota/Mitsu/Ford/etc… parts \> remanufactured shit ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2008, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/39 "2008-06-15T10:11:16Z")
> [@Kornel](#): > > Nailed a curb… coming around a corner, swerved to miss a cat, caught the curb instead. Man that sucks. I bet he really wishes right now he caught that cat instead. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2008, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298/40 "2008-06-15T10:32:38Z")
Wow that’s an awesome chassis. You hit a curb and the whole unibody buckles to the point where the roof buckles? WOW. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-advice-on-my-friends-car-wreck-accident-pics-inside/237298.md?page=3)