I had a wicked run in with a pothole and my car took a beating.
I took it to a mechanic, and they gave me a huge list of things that needed to be done to fix it. However, insurance wants to total it out for less than the cost of the mechanic bill.
I don't want to throw a ton of money at a car that's likely going to need to be replaced shortly anyways. Could anyone tell me what on this list is really important to do in order to have it run a bit longer?
I'm going to buy back the car and fix what I can limp by on, then save the rest of the money for the next car I need to buy.
Insurance payout as salvage: $3,400.
Total cost of repairs: $3,900.
I know I for sure need a new transmission pan and to fix my alignment, but here's the rest:
Wheel bearing and hub assembly
Strut assembly, front right and front left
Sway bar link replacement, front
Automatic transmission mount replacement
Oil pan and gasket replacement
Thank you!
I took it to a mechanic, and they gave me a huge list of things that needed to be done to fix it. However, insurance wants to total it out for less than the cost of the mechanic bill.
I don't want to throw a ton of money at a car that's likely going to need to be replaced shortly anyways. Could anyone tell me what on this list is really important to do in order to have it run a bit longer?
I'm going to buy back the car and fix what I can limp by on, then save the rest of the money for the next car I need to buy.
Insurance payout as salvage: $3,400.
Total cost of repairs: $3,900.
I know I for sure need a new transmission pan and to fix my alignment, but here's the rest:
Wheel bearing and hub assembly
Strut assembly, front right and front left
Sway bar link replacement, front
Automatic transmission mount replacement
Oil pan and gasket replacement
Thank you!
Aug 9, 2023 at 1:58 PM
