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ericy
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Apr 22, 2018, 5:05 PM

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Hi,
I am trying to buy a Honda Accord EX-L on auction with a rear damage. I tried to get a rough estimate from a mechanic for the repair costs and I was left feeling I was being taken for a ride.
I have uploaded some photos showing the extent of the damage.
Could anyone give me estimated range for the cost of repairs?
By the way I am based out in Dallas, TX.

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Thanks

(This post was edited by ericy on Apr 22, 2018, 5:06 PM)

Hammer Time
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Apr 22, 2018, 5:56 PM

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You can't get any sort of accurate assessment of damage from those pictures. Damage can extend much further than you assume and the cost of parts can be shocking.

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ericy
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Apr 23, 2018, 9:27 AM

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Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it can be difficult giving an estimate based on pictures. I am just looking for best and worst case scenario for the estimate.

Hammer Time
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Apr 23, 2018, 2:18 PM

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Best case scenario..........$2000
Worst case scenario .......$20,000

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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Apr 23, 2018, 2:19 PM)

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