|
Re: Accident - Repairs
Well, anymore, seems like they like to fix them rather then total them - part of this problem is because the pricing of vehicles has climbed so much.
Bad part is, if it's smashed enough that it's leaking more then just antifreeze (typical injury area) and the doors are hard to open, that rig took quite a jolt. If it were mine and they insisted on fixing it, I'd for sure be parting with it soon after.
You're frame may even be tweaked a bit. But, in my experience, when they're hit that hard, you tend to start EATING through tires, transmissions are never the same, and the list goes on.
Not sure what your bluebook is, but I'm guessing around $8-11k, seeing as the values of Isuzu's tend to drop fast - BUT, this may be in your favor in terms of totaling the truck. That is, of course, if you want them to total it??
3yrs ago, I was involved in a front-end collision in my '97 Rodeo, it was 5yrs old with 110k or so, bluebook, I think was around $6k or so. Thankfully I was not going that fast, maybe 10-15 mph; however, it mangled the hood, bumper, and side panels pretty good.
Truck came out free of any mechanical, frame damage however, didn't even touch the radiator - total to fix then was around $2k or so. They obviously fixed it, and I haven't had any type of mechanical issues due to the accident.
But, in your case, I'd personally want it totalled.
Good luck, let us know. Got any pictures??
|