I see. Sounds painful LOL.. I got bad news today as to the reality of how
the insurance industry works in America. Our car's damage was really
(besides the AC condenser and radiator rupturing) was no more that a fender
bender. Frame was NOT bent, no windshields busted out, even the air bags
chuck
Please ask the insurance co. If they will sell it back to you.
That way you don't have to pay a markup to the junk yard.
It doesn't have to be towed away or towed back to you.
You should be able to find someone that will rebuild it for you at a cheaper
rate then is charged to the insurance
Chuck, may I suggest that you find another body shop and try to get a bid
for them to fix it with second hand parts. I did that with my VW and drove
it for 7 more years and the cost was very minimal. I talked with my
insurance company (State Farm) and they were very willing to do this rather
than
Chuck, regarding your deer smashed car, as new as it is, also check if you
have a state college with an autobody class in your area. Very often
students will rebuild your car if you pay parts and the small cost of the
class tuition, Better yet, you can see if they have a repair your own car
class