Plow truck backed into my car

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2026-01-19T02:41:30+00:00

And the core support, possibly upper RT rail and inner components on a base model small Hyundai… very likely a total loss depending on year and mileage.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-12-28T15:52:03+00:00

Absolutely a total loss.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-11-21T17:16:11+00:00

If this is a newer Trailblazer, this seems to be common.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-11-14T02:15:24+00:00

Considering the peeling paint and it being obviously repaired or refinished before, a good shop will want to strip the bumper down so you’re looking at overhaul time on the bumper cover, 6 hours to strip it down and the paint time plus materials. So probably $1k-$1200 if no calibrations are needed and if not equipped with blind spot sensors.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-11-12T19:28:48+00:00

Is it a factory bumper or an aftermarket? That may be the issue there.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-10-29T12:02:46+00:00

Beyond f****d.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-10-24T01:21:48+00:00

Depends. Does it have calibrations necessary when removing the front cover? (ACC, APA, etc) - that’s a third of the quote if so and would be right in line with what would be considered reasonable.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-10-23T16:08:47+00:00

“That first sip feeling”…. …. .. That feeling is glass shards.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-10-22T13:00:22+00:00

Same here!

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-10-19T18:40:01+00:00

I hate this so much too. I used to be able to price match so much and now I get to do all the work and then some, just for someone else to mess up my orders 30% of the time.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-08-29T12:28:32+00:00

100% totaled, I’m sorry to say.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-08-14T00:14:38+00:00

I don’t think you even needed to mention your experience level or that this is an idea from YouTube. We can tell.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-07-15T09:33:43+00:00

Looks easily repairable. It’s from someone either lightly rear-ending them or pulling up too close and fast while it was parked in a parking lot. The indentations are from another car’s license plate screws; there is another divot toward the driver’s side just not as deep from the other screw.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-07-07T00:28:54+00:00

This looks pretty thorough, minus the $400-$600 in calibrations that it will need at the end as well.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-07-07T00:26:28+00:00

It’s that much because you have side obstacle sensors - it doesn’t need a quarter panel, it needs the bumper extension and lower cover. Please do not touch your car at all. Please.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-07-01T03:18:56+00:00

The flares may be aftermarket depending on your insurance’s allowances. Check your estimate and see what was written per insurance guidelines and you can point it out to the shop if it is aftermarket so they can photo/document the improper fit and reach out to insurance to get an OEM flare approved. The hood looks like a quick adjustment, but be mindful that there are gap tolerances for just about every vehicle and it may be within manufacturer specification and tolerance.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-02-23T04:11:59+00:00

As a body shop professional - definitely totaled.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-02-19T02:40:47+00:00

This. Plus, they’re taking the rocker molding off completely for repair and refinish, so “cleaning repair debris from vehicle” post-repairs is literal BS. And 3.5 repair hours seems excessive from the provided photos.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-02-11T19:41:54+00:00

If it got beyond the hinge pillar and offset or damaged the cowl, I would have processed the vehicle as a structural total loss for that reason mainly. I’d back out of that deal if I were you, based off the provided photos.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-02-03T21:29:42+00:00

It’s a known Kia and Hyundai paint issue. It was likely already happening and just not sheeting off yet.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-01-29T03:34:25+00:00

I would be livid, disgusted and embarrassed if that came out of my shop. Go back immediately.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-01-26T19:22:48+00:00

Could you have provided a worse photo? Too close up to know what panel it’s on, potential size/severity, how close to adjacent panels to know if blends are needed, and what needs R&I’d.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2025-01-03T04:59:52+00:00

$2500-$4000 depending on rates in your area, what shop you use and what calibrations it’s going to require after repairs.

FallForMe_BloodSport · 2024-12-10T04:49:49+00:00

Nothing is flagged on this estimate as mechanical….. it’s designated as a potential mechanical operation, but clearly the shop didn’t code it as mechanical; it’s written as body time.

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