If FMV is clearly more than policy limits, keep the car and accept a
check for the policy limit.
Then prepare to give a frame shop $500-1000 to put it on the rack and
stretch it back into place. The rest is just parts swapping. (this is
assuming the passenger cabin is straight and the doors still fit
perfectly, and there's no drivetrain damage)
On 2024-05-09 15:46, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
That is really sad, but if it's truly rust-free, and you could get
replacement
sheet metal, it might actually be possible to pull the 'frame' out to
its correct
place and actually get it back on the road. What was its true market
value
before the accident?
You don't need it in undamaged condition after the repair, you just
need it
to be straight. Mounting points all in the right place, no weakening
creases
left. Etc. Doesn't matter if you can tell it was repaired after
opening the hood.
Only that you can't tell if you don't.
The secret is to talk to the right place. 99% of body shops would call
that
a write-off upon just seeing that picture.
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