Minor Damage pictures, estimates?
11-29-2007, 09:51 AM
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Minor Damage pictures, estimates?
hey guys, got into a small bump this morning, here are the pics from the hit, how much do you guys estimate it will be to repair it?
the paint is all together no chips or cracks, lease is done in 6 months I don't wanna overspend just 'get the job done' type work so all is clear for the lease turn in.....
Headlight ok, side yellow light ok, front bumper needs to be snapped back into place (very minor).. Everything is perfect even paint, just dent...
Chime in please, thanks!
the paint is all together no chips or cracks, lease is done in 6 months I don't wanna overspend just 'get the job done' type work so all is clear for the lease turn in.....
Headlight ok, side yellow light ok, front bumper needs to be snapped back into place (very minor).. Everything is perfect even paint, just dent...
Chime in please, thanks!
11-29-2007, 10:03 AM
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$750 you sure? I was thinking this is minor damage and was going to be like 250?
Why so much they can't just fix the current fender? I mean the paint isn't even off....
Why so much they can't just fix the current fender? I mean the paint isn't even off....
11-29-2007, 10:06 AM
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Insurance isn't an option not going to use them for this, too minor, i was hoping i could just get it fixed "enough" for $250 max, its a lease and its going back to the dealership in 6 months, not ready to spend 750+ on a car I won't have soon....
11-29-2007, 10:42 AM
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If you get it filled and sprayed, They better do a REALLY good job. If not, Mazda will find the flaw and replace the fender AT YOUR EXPENSE.
So if you do a fill, it better be top notch work.
So if you do a fill, it better be top notch work.
11-29-2007, 11:08 AM
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The part is proably $600 or more. Blocking and painting will be about $500 or more. And the Removal and replacement will be about $250.
That is my guess. And I only grew up in body shops.
That is my guess. And I only grew up in body shops.
11-29-2007, 11:38 AM
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http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi
There you go my friend. Look around the site you'll find one. I have a similar problem but on the driver side.
There you go my friend. Look around the site you'll find one. I have a similar problem but on the driver side.
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11-29-2007, 11:40 PM
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I had same damage. but I got luky, i found the part locally*
got the whole fender thing replaced.
It looks good.
11-30-2007, 08:32 AM
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12-03-2007, 09:26 AM
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I had that same exact accident but just on the driver's side. I replaced the fender (~$250) I purchased it just primer'd and then got it painted along with blending my hood, MS front bumper and passenger fender with the new paint. Total = $650
12-04-2007, 03:25 PM
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That actually pisses me off, that fender should be replaced. And now you will fill it, and in a few years some other person will have to deal with it. Have your insurance pay for it, and get it done right.
12-04-2007, 03:46 PM
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who cares if it isnt noticeable... its not going to make the car fail if the fender is body-worked back out... the guy doesnt wanna pay a lot of money or get insurance involved... why pay insurance more money every month when you can fix it for a few hundred, turn it in, and let someone else lease it who probably doesnt care. Your not the one buying it so dont worry about it. I wish i had another passenger fender to sell you for cheap but i dont... i have a drivers but that doesnt help you- good luck!
12-04-2007, 05:36 PM
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i would say fix it. as long as the repair is done properly you will never know it was damaged. but good luck with 250, one thing i have learned from doing bodywork for years is that you get what you pay for. cheap price=shitty repair.
12-04-2007, 08:18 PM
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I don't buy Kool-Aid
