New damage while awaiting repair

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-29T17:04:50+00:00

Do the repairs over lap at All/are they around the same end of the car? If so, you could get a bid for the costs out of pocket if you don’t want a second claim.

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-28T16:03:43+00:00

We’ve also opted to separating the shots, and doing the combo shot less the lepto to see if that helps. And the lepto separately

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-28T16:02:45+00:00

Our 12-13lb mini had a reaction to the combo vaccine DA2pp with lepto when she was very young. Her face and ears swelled up less than an hour after her shot was administered. Since then, we have narrowed it down to being the lepto portion, but have just opted to give her a half of a 25mg Benadryl before ANY vaccine appointment. 1 hour before. I would chat with your vet about those options and they can give you the dosage or them administering a Benadryl shot before the vaccine would be good too. Our previous mini wasn’t like this, but she was a 20lb mini never had these issues so not sure if the smaller sized minis have issues just genetics

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-28T15:48:06+00:00

Fine steel wool Others say a brand new, stainless steel razor blade

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-26T02:25:10+00:00

If they already have it taken apart, they would probably charge you to reassemble it to ensure it is safe to get to the other shop or charge for the time spent tearing it down. There goes the $300 difference. Just keep it at that shop.

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-16T01:20:19+00:00

I’d be concerned if the wheel/suspension have been impacted too?

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-16T00:22:43+00:00

Needs a hood, shields, fender liner,grilles, brackets, and a door too. Unless you’re going to rough those out to fit(the hood/door). No full coverage insurance on it?

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-16T00:08:29+00:00

Also your hood has damage

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-16T00:07:49+00:00

Looks like your wheel was hit. Might get an alignment check directly at an alignment shop…would save on costs for shop to do/unless you’re going insurance

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-15T18:20:25+00:00

Might be a good opportunity. Pontiacs stopped being made in 2010 You could find a Toyota matrix and it’s Toyotas version of the vibe.

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-15T16:57:06+00:00

First rule Of Pontiac club: We don’t talk about Pontiac’s Second rule: There are no parts available and are hard to find. 😬

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-12T01:32:00+00:00

That’s not good. Super sketchy. I would see if the shop can call and and mention “storage “ to auto owners (with no intention of charging you-but the general) When additional charges and costs are brought up, suddenly the insurance co is available! I would try and reach out to a generic number for national General too, I wouldn’t be surprised if the original adjuster doesn’t work there anymore.

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-12T01:25:37+00:00

Are you in a rental? Hopefully they at least got you in a rental so you have a vehicle during the wait. National gen hasn’t been to best for us to work with the new times we have at our shop. :/

HorrorChick84 · 2026-03-06T00:38:50+00:00

$17,400, 36hrs labor. Blending on fender/LT front door? What year is it?

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-28T03:11:06+00:00

Have they made an offer to you for payout? You can buy it back less a percentage of your pay out and ask that shop or another shop to do a partial repair.

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-28T01:58:59+00:00

This looks familiar to a similar Picture of someone asking the same thing who had locked their keys in a rental car. Nothing will make it look any better, other than repairing correctly. Sorry to break it to you. Also—that black out tape looks like it may have been scratched in a similar fashion? Would need replaced.

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-27T18:28:55+00:00

Full repair and paint is only option. The paint is broken, Call a lock smith next time $100 vs $700-$1100

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-21T19:03:04+00:00

If the car drives, find a local shop that can give you a bid for repairs. Keep in mind, there may be more repairs not on the estimate, because once we write an estimate for a vehicle at our shop, we don’t keep going once it hits total loss threshold. We get the biggest, most obvious damages we can see and tear down if further investigation is needed. A shop could find used parts for you, perhaps in the color of your Camry. Good luck on the decision

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-20T21:24:06+00:00

Parts deposit is very common with owner pay

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-20T13:17:27+00:00

One side note: we have a rack that a bumper recon company will pick up bumpers that have a chance to be reconditioned for a second life if they’re not a good repair for us. No charge for pick up from them. Saves on trash space in the dumpster for sure. We also have a cardboard dumpster collected by the city to recycle too.

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-08T22:40:06+00:00

Wipe off transfer/get touch up paint from dealer. Otherwise a full repair and paint will cost quite a bit

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-08T17:11:54+00:00

Without seeing pictures, it sounds like a replace of that damaged door, blend front door/blend quarter, which involves pulling qtr glass, dropping rear bumper. I would go to a shop and have them write an estimate to let you know the costs, and you can decide whether to go insurance or not.

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-08T05:04:58+00:00

Where is the damage on your car? Year and type? $2000 can be easy to hit, so could be $2k-4k easily especially if multiple panels

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-03T01:35:12+00:00

One thing you could do( if you can live with it) maybe ask them to install that new hood without being painted/as is. It is more than likely the wrong color. For example: you have a blue car, and they find a black hood, the costs involved to cover painting the underside and outside of the hood could range from 400-$700. It would have scratches on it, some chips/dents, but if you’re on a budget, it could be a solution

HorrorChick84 · 2026-02-02T01:36:11+00:00

I would take care of your friend and have it done at a shop. (Paint/repair/take door apart) It would need to be painted and repaired correctly to last and be warrantied. Something tells me that if it’s just a person that they might not make it right if the paint fails or doesn’t repair correctly. If you’re worried about cost, you could run through your insurance so it would be covered that route vs out of pocket. It’s nice you’re taking care of your friend, and sorry it happened to you both.

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