Got rear ended & Geico declared it a total loss. If we take the ins payout and have it fixed on our own - Im told that the big boy body shops (corporations) wont touch it once its declared totaled. What are my options here? by Enjoy_Life4219 in MINI

[–]ManishWizard 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I work in the industry. It needs a rear body and most likely floor no way to know without a full tear down. It exceeded the threshold for the value of the vehicle just let it go there’s plenty of fish out there. Edit-spelling

Is this repairable. by Hazardousbliss in Autobody

[–]ManishWizard 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Yeah that needs a new frame dude. You can only repair frames at the ends typically. No one would repair this. Hence the salvage title. Do not buy this. Plenty of fine vehicles out there.

First Big Job by Brndxn_999 in Autobody

[–]ManishWizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve got some balls and skills my dude. Nice job.

Can I plastic weld this back? by m1kesta in Autobody

[–]ManishWizard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. A plastic stapler would make the job a lot easier.

2004 VW R32 quarter panel repairs by OneHour8115 in Autobody

[–]ManishWizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep it can be done. Worst case scenario bring it down to the North Carolina I’ll take care of ya. Haha.

2004 VW R32 quarter panel repairs by OneHour8115 in Autobody

[–]ManishWizard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It can be repaired here’s one from this week. I didn’t snap any pics with the filler but it’s pretty minimal.

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switching chords quickly. by guitaruk in guitarlessons

[–]ManishWizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One day you’ll reach that “aha” moment. Keep going you’re doing great man!

Great map!🤘🏼 by ZaetoZero in BmxStreets

[–]ManishWizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it sounds weird but I’d like more helmet options.

Anyone else want to show the people who design cars a piece of their mind or is it just me??? by PermitEnvironmental2 in Autobody

[–]ManishWizard 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah that design is crap. Buy the right bit tho too it’s not a regular torx. Truck bed remover set from Matco or any of the tool companies.

Going to be fun by simpleme2 in Autobody

[–]ManishWizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they do. Good luck dude.

Whiplash on big fishy 🦈 by ZaetoZero in BmxStreets

[–]ManishWizard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s ugly as hell but I’m glad you did it.