Got rear-ended today… what do you think about the damage?

Does this damage look like it’s worth repairing or should I consider getting a new car?

It doesn’t look totaled to me.

You should talk to your insurance about it.

Davin said:
You should talk to your insurance about it.

Contact the other driver’s insurance, especially if they’re at fault. They’ll cover the costs.

It looks fixable. A new trunk, bumper, and lights should do the job.

Definitely fixable.

The damage looks like damage, my dude. It’s very… damaged.

A new boot lid and bumper should sort this out.

It’s repairable and not totaled.

You might find cheap parts at a scrapyard.

That’s probably a 6-8k job at a shop with used or aftermarket parts.

If you go through insurance, here’s what they’ll likely do:

  • Replace lights
  • Replace bumper and trunk
  • Replace emblems, bumper brackets, hinges, latch, rebar, and absorber
  • Repair rear body panel and floor if needed
  • Pre- and post-repair scans

Insurance shops usually charge less for labour. Without insurance, you’re looking at 8-10k. Or a budget shop could do it for 4-6k but may cut corners.

Yeah, it’s definitely damaged.

It’s damage alright. What do the other car repair experts here think?

New trunk and bumper should fix it.

Rocco said:
New trunk and bumper should fix it.

Got it.

Lee said:

Rocco said:
New trunk and bumper should fix it.

Got it.

Hope you’ve got 10k lying around.

Lennon said:

Lee said:
Rocco said:
New trunk and bumper should fix it.

Got it.

Hope you’ve got 10k lying around.

No kidding.

Take everything apart first, then it’ll be easier to tell.

Did your airbags deploy?

Vail said:
Did your airbags deploy?

Nope, thankfully.