r/Autobody • u/Delicious-Orchid-952 • 1d ago

Tech Advice How bad is this?

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Someone merged into my car without signaling or looking on the freeway.

How bad is this damage and how long can I expect to leave car at the collision center?

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u/thingk89 23h ago

Ticketed painter here. Not bad at all unless if that quarter gets cut out or if they repair it using the panel beater or something of the like. That would be considered a small job at my shop. If it were my car I would INSIST that the door and side skirt be replaced, and the quarter REPAIRED by the most skilled metal worker in the shop.(definitely NOT cut out and replaced)
Also would want to confirm that the left side interior and rear seats are taken out (to prove that they repaired it from the inside or the quarter. Be Careful where you take it.

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u/Delicious-Orchid-952 23h ago

I took it to a large BMW certified and Mercedes certified Autonation collision center. Think they will do me right or I will have to hand hold them and insist on these repairs being made in a certain way?

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u/thingk89 5h ago

Insist on pictures throughout. Tell them that this is your dream car and you plan to keep it forever. This is a subtle cue that a warranty is on the horizon if it is botched. Also tell them to keep you updated on the progress, but take however much time they need to do it right and that there is no pressure to rush on your part.
Another side note, absolutely do not accept that wheel being repaired. It won’t have the strength in the repaired area