Calling all experts, enthusiasts, car lovers, experienced drivers ... and all of you guys who know anything about car ... (cuz I'm newbie and I don't have a clue about car ^^)

I was hit by a guy ... and then a girl a few weeks ago. And this is how my max looks like after both accidents ... Anyone can tell me approximately how much of repair I'm looking at? I don't want to be ripped off by the shop ... T_T I'm living in the Northern Virgina, Washington DC metro area, is there any good body shop I can trust? Thanks for any advise ^^

Here are details about the damages on the car ...


Left side damage ... A damn girl hit me while she's backing up from the parking lot ... But then it was raining ... T_T




Dent on the hood ... something from the other guy's car feel off and hit my hood ... I think it was a piece from his headlight or something ...




Right side damage ... This one is the worst one and it causes me pain whenever I have to go over and open the door for my girlfriend ... It just kills me ...





Finally ... some freaking thing poked me from the back ... looks like a damn BB gun bullet hole ...



So that's the story ... and photos ... If you guys can give me any advise, again, I'm really appreciate. And please excuse my lack of knowledge in this whole car hobby ... T_T

 

Oh yea ... I know my rear bumper is just a mess ... I'm a poor student and I got it used so please don't mind it ... Once again ... thanks you guys all.

More photos are available if you need them for better decision.

 

ok well no pictures are there....and if they both hit you then you shouldnt worry about getting screwed by the shop. You dont have to pay. And two accidents in so little time? How are your driving skills? just kidding. Fix the pics

:edit: Ok my bad the pics did load after I posted. The damage doesnt look too severe but there is a good amount which means a lot of things need to be replaced. If you dont have to pay then go to the shop no worries. If you have to pay...well its a little too much work for you to do so you're going to have to go to the shop anyways. Go around to as many as you can and find some qoutes. Then go from there.

 

those are horrible... I think its time u part it out...

 

Didn't you get the name, phone number, plate number and insurance particulars from the other drivers.

I don't know US body repair pricing, but where I am from that work would cost you a few thousand dollars to fix. I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't amount to at leat US$3,000 but I could be dead wrong.

 

Darn thing is still driveable .... And I'm dead poor so I don't think I can put any money into repairing this baby .... (sigh T_T) ... I don't know how can I possibly part it out. Does shop do that or you need personal relation with one of the mechanics or st? ^^ There are tons wrong with the car ... I guess I'll just have to stick with it through college years ... Thanks ya all ^^

 

I guess what you are telling us is that you were at fault for all the damage on the vehicle, otherwise someone else's insurance would be paying for it.

If you are intelligent enough to attend college, certainly you would have the sense to get the other drivers' insurance particulars.

 

Guess not... haha

 

Yeah you still havnt said if it was your fault or not. If it was your fault and you dont need the car at this time part it out. All you have to do is post on the 4 sale forum and people ask you for parts. Take it off the car and ship it. Or have it removed.

 

Wasn't my fault ... I actually did receive the insurance money ^^ lolz, that was like month ago due to the first accident on the right side. I got like 3k for it. But then my family was in a financial crisis so I had to use the money for this semester tuition ... ^^

But anywayz, the second accident was not my fault either. I was in the driveway while the other girl was backing out from her parking lot and she wasn't looking ... So BAM ... she hit my left side. She was driving a 1989 Civic ... So I guess I could just as well let her go since she might be in bigger trouble than I am ... Too humble, I guess. Now I'm regretting ^^ Lolz.

So there, long stories short. I yea, I do need the car. I commute to school ... T_T

 

Then don't worry about fixing the damage as you won't be able to afford to do so anytime soon.

How about the bumper? What did you do to screw that up?

 

Girlfriend's bad driving .... backed up into a damn railing in one of the parking lot .... T_T ....

 

I suggest you sell your car, cut your losses and ride a bicycle.

 

or if u don't want to peddle, get a mopad!

 

lolz ^^ I would sell the car if I can ... lolz ^^ Guess I'll post it on craiglist, see what I can get out of it ^^ Thanks yall.

 

was the girl who hit you hot? haha jk dude you spent 3k on school? jeez thats only about the norm over here for tution..iono arent you working to pay for your gas and insurance? if it bothers you that much just fix it and move on. i have little dents and marks randomly everywhere but i dont see the point in fixing it since you'll always get them regardless. what i do is try to maintain my car's clear coat and try to keep the engine in good working order...gl with your car.

 

thanks ^^ nguyen. typical last name for viet ^^ I'm viet too ^^ anywayz, the girl that hit me looked like crap (just for the side note). I'm not too worry about small dent here and there, just that big dent on the passenger side that hurts my feeling. That's all ^^