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Butler
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22nd Jan 06 at 15:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Have recieved a ROUGH quote from my local 'backstreet' garage, although they are nice guys and done alot work for my family before which has always been of high standard. They came out and had a look at my car the other day. I was told they could repair the damage for about £1000, but thats a rough price, as they would need to have a proper look underneath to see the damage.

I have two choices, I sell the car as it is and get about £800 at a guess?? Otherwise I can get the car to the garage to be fixed, pay £1000 which may be even more and then sell the car for about £2000? I would probably get more that way, but risk paying more and for a job which may leave the car looking shoddy if the panels are different colours that is.

So what do you think I should do?
c20let
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22nd Jan 06 at 15:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
id get rid as is, so much less hassle.
Rob B
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22nd Jan 06 at 15:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I dont think you will get 800 for it how it is..
Butler
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22nd Jan 06 at 15:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I say 800 as there is only 1000 worth of damage inc labour, about 400 in parts
Ian
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22nd Jan 06 at 15:53   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If you're going to sell I would do it before the repair rather than trying to fix up and make your money back.

Either way you get about 800 quid back, but the repair route you might end up with a car you can't sell because the work is bad, or a huge bill because the work is good.

Move on less messing.
Butler
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I think you may be right, where should I advertise the car for a quick sale? for how much?
RichyCorsa
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22nd Jan 06 at 15:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ebay with "minor" damage
Butler
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I have been told, its the wing, bonnet, a tyre, driveshaft, lower suspension arm, and one more thing that will need replacing. My plan was to use to replace the wheel with the spare.
Butler
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22nd Jan 06 at 16:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by RichyCorsa
ebay with "minor" damage

Surely I will never pic up as much as I could do on ebay
Basscrazy
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22nd Jan 06 at 16:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
split the car?
Butler
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22nd Jan 06 at 16:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Would only get about £500 max if i split it and its more hassle
Butler
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mav
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22nd Jan 06 at 18:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
personally i would just get rid...
Butler
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22nd Jan 06 at 18:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Any ideas where i should sell it mav apart from ebay, and a base price? Il post pics if need be.

 
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