How do you repair and repait rust damage on a car?
Q. I have a red tracker and would like to repair rust damage on it. What products should I use? The damages are not huge. It's just little nichs here and there. But I notice they are rusting. I would like to even it out with the rest of the car in color(red) and stop further rusting. What are you opinions?
Asked by Wisdom Seeker - Fri Apr 2 14:55:04 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Other answer is fine, but take your time when picking out your spray paint. Rustoleum paint has some product lines specifically for automotive/metal, and some products that can go directly on rusty surfaces. This will make the job easier. You still should try with a wire brush or sandpaper to try to get as much of the loose rust off though and still read through and follow the prep instructions on the spraycan though.
Answered by Hsiang T - Fri Apr 2 15:03:55 2010
Q. I have a red tracker and would like to repair rust damage on it. What products should I use? The damages are not huge. It's just little nichs here and there. But I notice they are rusting. I would like to even it out with the rest of the car in color(red) and stop further rusting. What are you opinions?
Asked by Wisdom Seeker - Fri Apr 2 14:55:04 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Other answer is fine, but take your time when picking out your spray paint. Rustoleum paint has some product lines specifically for automotive/metal, and some products that can go directly on rusty surfaces. This will make the job easier. You still should try with a wire brush or sandpaper to try to get as much of the loose rust off though and still read through and follow the prep instructions on the spraycan though.
Answered by Hsiang T - Fri Apr 2 15:03:55 2010
How much does it cost to repair rust damage on a car?
Q. There is some rust on the rear rocker panels on a car I'm looking to buy (Ford Escort Wagon). Can anyone estimate how much it will be to get fixed?
Asked by classiicjordan - Sun Aug 23 21:51:53 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. to replace the entire thing some cost about $400. To patch it might be slightly less if not the same price.
Answered by eonetiller - Sun Aug 23 21:55:57 2009
Q. There is some rust on the rear rocker panels on a car I'm looking to buy (Ford Escort Wagon). Can anyone estimate how much it will be to get fixed?
Asked by classiicjordan - Sun Aug 23 21:51:53 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. to replace the entire thing some cost about $400. To patch it might be slightly less if not the same price.
Answered by eonetiller - Sun Aug 23 21:55:57 2009
How can I repair the severe rust damage on my car doors?
Q. It is mostly on the lower ends of the doors and too big to simply use chemicals and sealing putty. The car is quite old, so I don't want to spend too much on the repair either.
Asked by SB - Sat Oct 24 15:35:49 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. try to check it out first on auto repair shop...
Answered by alex p - Wed Oct 28 08:23:19 2009
Q. It is mostly on the lower ends of the doors and too big to simply use chemicals and sealing putty. The car is quite old, so I don't want to spend too much on the repair either.
Asked by SB - Sat Oct 24 15:35:49 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. try to check it out first on auto repair shop...
Answered by alex p - Wed Oct 28 08:23:19 2009
What paint do you use on a car and how do you repair minor rust damage?
Q. What paint do you use on a car and how do you repair minor rust damage?
Asked by prayerwarrior16 - Mon Jul 14 21:11:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I always try getting my car paints from the big paint specialists that deal in car paints and body work supplies bec they can not only match up the colour via the VIN numbers and offer and make up the paints and even offer spray bomb cans besides the regular liquid form. If it's a minor rust spot I'd sand it down to the metal with a very fine grade of sand paper , then I'd use spray a bit of primer on it and then let it dry so you can spray paint it with the factory colour."Note"Just say the rust was on the hood at the on its edge at front of your vehicle. I'd probably sand down straight along the hood from the rusty spot left and right over the wholes hoods full length about a 2 inches . Then I'd tape down some newspaper to create the… [cont.]
Answered by helpful bob - Mon Jul 14 21:32:38 2008
Q. What paint do you use on a car and how do you repair minor rust damage?
Asked by prayerwarrior16 - Mon Jul 14 21:11:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I always try getting my car paints from the big paint specialists that deal in car paints and body work supplies bec they can not only match up the colour via the VIN numbers and offer and make up the paints and even offer spray bomb cans besides the regular liquid form. If it's a minor rust spot I'd sand it down to the metal with a very fine grade of sand paper , then I'd use spray a bit of primer on it and then let it dry so you can spray paint it with the factory colour."Note"Just say the rust was on the hood at the on its edge at front of your vehicle. I'd probably sand down straight along the hood from the rusty spot left and right over the wholes hoods full length about a 2 inches . Then I'd tape down some newspaper to create the… [cont.]
Answered by helpful bob - Mon Jul 14 21:32:38 2008
How can I repair minor damage to my car?
Q. I scraped a brown fence in my white car. There is a little dent that I'm not too concerned about. Mostly, I would like to know how to safely remove the brown paint from my car and seal up the few little scratches so that they won't rust in the future. Any suggestions?
Asked by AliGirrrrl - Tue Jun 26 09:48:00 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. go to a hardware store like (home depo,sears,ect) and buy some 000 steel wool ( ask someone in paint department) and a small can of paint thinner or turpentine. take the steelwool and put a some thinner on it and rub the steel wool lightly on the brown paint (should come off ) then get a small bottle of white paint in auto department (Wallmart has auto department) ask someone for your color white,(there are many shades of white)! and it should be a very small bottle !! then buy a very small brush (fine tip) and touch up the scratches(just the scratches!!!)
Answered by DagNaggit limpuladerfy II - Tue Jun 26 10:04:09 2007
Q. I scraped a brown fence in my white car. There is a little dent that I'm not too concerned about. Mostly, I would like to know how to safely remove the brown paint from my car and seal up the few little scratches so that they won't rust in the future. Any suggestions?
Asked by AliGirrrrl - Tue Jun 26 09:48:00 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. go to a hardware store like (home depo,sears,ect) and buy some 000 steel wool ( ask someone in paint department) and a small can of paint thinner or turpentine. take the steelwool and put a some thinner on it and rub the steel wool lightly on the brown paint (should come off ) then get a small bottle of white paint in auto department (Wallmart has auto department) ask someone for your color white,(there are many shades of white)! and it should be a very small bottle !! then buy a very small brush (fine tip) and touch up the scratches(just the scratches!!!)
Answered by DagNaggit limpuladerfy II - Tue Jun 26 10:04:09 2007
I need some instruction on rust repair.?
Q. The inside of my trunk has water damage and now the floor of it is rusting. How or what can I do to repair it? I am trying to sell my car and the value is greatly depreciated now.
Asked by ash987 - Tue Mar 9 23:50:46 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. go to your local paint shop and buy some sheets of fiberglass and resin follow the instructions that should do the trick and make it strong again
Answered by 01prowler - Wed Mar 10 00:14:21 2010
Q. The inside of my trunk has water damage and now the floor of it is rusting. How or what can I do to repair it? I am trying to sell my car and the value is greatly depreciated now.
Asked by ash987 - Tue Mar 9 23:50:46 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. go to your local paint shop and buy some sheets of fiberglass and resin follow the instructions that should do the trick and make it strong again
Answered by 01prowler - Wed Mar 10 00:14:21 2010
Rust on my 9 mm! I haven't used my 9 mm in ages so now how do I get rid of the rust?
Q. I had my 9 mm in storage and got it out recently to go shooting only to discover some rust on the barrel. What's the best way to repair the damage and get it range-worthy again?
Asked by Fyre & Reign RETIRED - Thu Aug 14 11:59:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first off, think where the rust may have come from, it could be burnt powder residue from the last time it was fired and never cleaned. Though the residue is simple to wipe off when fresh, but when left untouched for a while it can harden and be very stubborn and rust the gun. i would simply recommend a bristle bore brush for the 9 mm barrel size, and some gun barrel cleaning solvent. all is readily available in a simple outdoor store, or even wal-mart, in a convenient all in one gun cleaning kit or individually. a basic gun clean should get it off. if its hard try soaking the rust with the bore cleaner solution for a bit to work it self into the rust and weaken it. it may not all break loose on the first shot so keep passing the bristle… [cont.]
Answered by gundamfreak72 - Thu Aug 14 12:46:05 2008
Q. I had my 9 mm in storage and got it out recently to go shooting only to discover some rust on the barrel. What's the best way to repair the damage and get it range-worthy again?
Asked by Fyre & Reign RETIRED - Thu Aug 14 11:59:19 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first off, think where the rust may have come from, it could be burnt powder residue from the last time it was fired and never cleaned. Though the residue is simple to wipe off when fresh, but when left untouched for a while it can harden and be very stubborn and rust the gun. i would simply recommend a bristle bore brush for the 9 mm barrel size, and some gun barrel cleaning solvent. all is readily available in a simple outdoor store, or even wal-mart, in a convenient all in one gun cleaning kit or individually. a basic gun clean should get it off. if its hard try soaking the rust with the bore cleaner solution for a bit to work it self into the rust and weaken it. it may not all break loose on the first shot so keep passing the bristle… [cont.]
Answered by gundamfreak72 - Thu Aug 14 12:46:05 2008
There is a half-centimetre cut of damage in my rear bodypanel on my car. Will it rust ?
Q. It took a little damage, just a scrape on the rear arch, but in one part the scrape has cut through the bodywork/metal. In otherwords the cut is a tear/hole in the bodywork. Its very small cut and you have to look real close to see it. I'm not having it professionally repaired and am going to do priming/paint/lacquer work with friend... but is the cut something to worry about and if so how can i lessen chances of it rusting ? Thanks. Thanks Jamand and wildmanny2 for tech info. As for the repair work spraying... I've bought 100 of materials and done my research in that dept and hoping to make an ok-ish job of it. Its just the little 4mm scrape-through narrow gap which concerned me but my mind is more at ease now thanks to your… [cont.]
Asked by golfgirl - Mon Apr 23 09:18:55 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just buy a tin of spray primer and spray some into a jar - with a little brush - put some paint into the deepest part of the scrape - that will stop any rust until you are ready to fix it properly
Answered by jamand - Mon Apr 23 09:22:27 2007
Q. It took a little damage, just a scrape on the rear arch, but in one part the scrape has cut through the bodywork/metal. In otherwords the cut is a tear/hole in the bodywork. Its very small cut and you have to look real close to see it. I'm not having it professionally repaired and am going to do priming/paint/lacquer work with friend... but is the cut something to worry about and if so how can i lessen chances of it rusting ? Thanks. Thanks Jamand and wildmanny2 for tech info. As for the repair work spraying... I've bought 100 of materials and done my research in that dept and hoping to make an ok-ish job of it. Its just the little 4mm scrape-through narrow gap which concerned me but my mind is more at ease now thanks to your… [cont.]
Asked by golfgirl - Mon Apr 23 09:18:55 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just buy a tin of spray primer and spray some into a jar - with a little brush - put some paint into the deepest part of the scrape - that will stop any rust until you are ready to fix it properly
Answered by jamand - Mon Apr 23 09:22:27 2007
car frame repair for a full size cadillac?
Q. I would like to know if it is worth the effort to repair frame damage to a 1992 cadillac brougham. the rust is located to the left and right of the gas tank.
Asked by shannon - Sat May 22 15:44:57 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. that depends on the owner, if it is a car you are considering buying, it better be cheaper than dirt, those 90s cadillacs were not the best cars ever built so my advice, if you do not own one now, then don't buy this one, there are a fair number of questions on yahoo answers about the 90s Cadillacs with electrical problems, which goes along with what my Friend went through, we were driving near mount hood, and a snow storm popped up, we could not get the windows to roll up. then, after we drove like hell out of the storm, and it was nice, the windows worked fine
Answered by dick car guy - Sat May 22 15:52:48 2010
Q. I would like to know if it is worth the effort to repair frame damage to a 1992 cadillac brougham. the rust is located to the left and right of the gas tank.
Asked by shannon - Sat May 22 15:44:57 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. that depends on the owner, if it is a car you are considering buying, it better be cheaper than dirt, those 90s cadillacs were not the best cars ever built so my advice, if you do not own one now, then don't buy this one, there are a fair number of questions on yahoo answers about the 90s Cadillacs with electrical problems, which goes along with what my Friend went through, we were driving near mount hood, and a snow storm popped up, we could not get the windows to roll up. then, after we drove like hell out of the storm, and it was nice, the windows worked fine
Answered by dick car guy - Sat May 22 15:52:48 2010
Honda Accord Paint job?
Q. My buddy is looking to sell me his car for dirt cheap, its a '96 accord, how ever it has some rust spots around one of the doors and in random places, what would be my best option to get these filled in. the car is the standard dark blue, black almost color, just wondering how much is it to repair rust damage.. or should i just get a whole new paint job? and how much would a new paint job be... i want to just paint it black.
Asked by Kurylovich - Mon Apr 28 19:42:05 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. use bondo Gold with some thang for it ti set on in the rust hole but before bondoing it spray some rust protective spray
Answered by ryan - Mon Apr 28 19:56:38 2008
Q. My buddy is looking to sell me his car for dirt cheap, its a '96 accord, how ever it has some rust spots around one of the doors and in random places, what would be my best option to get these filled in. the car is the standard dark blue, black almost color, just wondering how much is it to repair rust damage.. or should i just get a whole new paint job? and how much would a new paint job be... i want to just paint it black.
Asked by Kurylovich - Mon Apr 28 19:42:05 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. use bondo Gold with some thang for it ti set on in the rust hole but before bondoing it spray some rust protective spray
Answered by ryan - Mon Apr 28 19:56:38 2008
Car Body Shops in Missouri?
Q. Im looking for a really good body shop in Missouri that can repair rust damage on an 89 Camaro. Perferably close to Independence or Kansas City. Thanks!
Asked by Ash - Tue Jan 16 16:32:44 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to Bob Sight Ford in Lee's Summit. They do really excellent work; they're not cheap but you get what you pay for. Customers have told me their vehicle looks better than when they bought it new! Tell them "Mike S" referred you.
Answered by mike s - Tue Jan 16 16:39:38 2007
Q. Im looking for a really good body shop in Missouri that can repair rust damage on an 89 Camaro. Perferably close to Independence or Kansas City. Thanks!
Asked by Ash - Tue Jan 16 16:32:44 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to Bob Sight Ford in Lee's Summit. They do really excellent work; they're not cheap but you get what you pay for. Customers have told me their vehicle looks better than when they bought it new! Tell them "Mike S" referred you.
Answered by mike s - Tue Jan 16 16:39:38 2007
Do i have to accept an insurance companies offer on?
Q. I was hit while driving my car the guy who hit me was cited for being left of center .His insurance company said that my vehicle is totaled.The frame is not bent the car still runs it was in excellent mechanical shape got great gas mileage and has some rust on it.The insurance is saying because of the rust damage and high mileage that it is considered totaled.Do i have to accept their offer for payment or can I force them to repair my vehicle ?
Asked by Tim W - Fri Jun 13 13:24:09 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you want to challenge their offer you have every right ,but you need to support your argument with facts," I'm not happy about the offer." isn't good enough. I'd say a first step would be to go to the most expensive used car lots in your area and get quotes on the same car and see how they compare to the offer. For a few hundred dollars you can hire an independent insurance adjuster. These guys challenge insurance companies for a living and know how to do it right. An example from personal experience: I had a custom motorcycle stolen, the insurance company offered me $10,000 for it ,I fought it for months to no avail. I finally hired an independent adjuster and in less than a month I got $18,500. It was certainly worth the $350 fee.
Answered by Ryde on - Fri Jun 13 13:36:13 2008
Q. I was hit while driving my car the guy who hit me was cited for being left of center .His insurance company said that my vehicle is totaled.The frame is not bent the car still runs it was in excellent mechanical shape got great gas mileage and has some rust on it.The insurance is saying because of the rust damage and high mileage that it is considered totaled.Do i have to accept their offer for payment or can I force them to repair my vehicle ?
Asked by Tim W - Fri Jun 13 13:24:09 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you want to challenge their offer you have every right ,but you need to support your argument with facts," I'm not happy about the offer." isn't good enough. I'd say a first step would be to go to the most expensive used car lots in your area and get quotes on the same car and see how they compare to the offer. For a few hundred dollars you can hire an independent insurance adjuster. These guys challenge insurance companies for a living and know how to do it right. An example from personal experience: I had a custom motorcycle stolen, the insurance company offered me $10,000 for it ,I fought it for months to no avail. I finally hired an independent adjuster and in less than a month I got $18,500. It was certainly worth the $350 fee.
Answered by Ryde on - Fri Jun 13 13:36:13 2008
Should I repair a car I am going to trade in or just accept a lower value?
Q. It is an '02 Dodge Stratus, runs good, but there is a small ding on the hood and side plus my car door creaks when it opens. Also, small rust spot on wheel well. All this was caused by a lady backing up into me in the drivethru at KFC last year (who does that???) At the time, I did not see the damage and she took off. Too late to turn it in to insurance. Keep in mind -- my finances are not great.
Asked by diques1018 - Wed Jul 4 18:29:51 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. we hobbyist spend 5 dollars and get 1 back in value no dont pay it have it fixed acv (actual cash value) is not going to change much for the amount you spend oh and sell it your self if you can bring cash demand a discount take the 3 or 4th offer never the first dont be afraid to leave the dealership,your friendly sales man
Answered by rogger - Wed Jul 4 18:36:58 2007
Q. It is an '02 Dodge Stratus, runs good, but there is a small ding on the hood and side plus my car door creaks when it opens. Also, small rust spot on wheel well. All this was caused by a lady backing up into me in the drivethru at KFC last year (who does that???) At the time, I did not see the damage and she took off. Too late to turn it in to insurance. Keep in mind -- my finances are not great.
Asked by diques1018 - Wed Jul 4 18:29:51 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. we hobbyist spend 5 dollars and get 1 back in value no dont pay it have it fixed acv (actual cash value) is not going to change much for the amount you spend oh and sell it your self if you can bring cash demand a discount take the 3 or 4th offer never the first dont be afraid to leave the dealership,your friendly sales man
Answered by rogger - Wed Jul 4 18:36:58 2007
looking for online video tutorial for rusted/corroded wheel arch repair?
Q. Hi , I want to repair the wheel arch on my car , one area albeit quite small , has bubbled the paint away and the metal is corroded almost all the way through. Also the damage has reached the under lip of the arch. I have never done this before so I would like to find an online video which details such a repair. Unfortunately a search on youtube yielded nothing specific , maybe i used the wrong key words ! Many thanks in advance .
Asked by ec_sincity - Fri Nov 20 06:23:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I repaired a hole in my wheel arch with an aluminium drinks can! Use snips to cut the panel out of the can and use it as a patch
Answered by Bollox - Fri Nov 20 06:33:02 2009
Q. Hi , I want to repair the wheel arch on my car , one area albeit quite small , has bubbled the paint away and the metal is corroded almost all the way through. Also the damage has reached the under lip of the arch. I have never done this before so I would like to find an online video which details such a repair. Unfortunately a search on youtube yielded nothing specific , maybe i used the wrong key words ! Many thanks in advance .
Asked by ec_sincity - Fri Nov 20 06:23:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I repaired a hole in my wheel arch with an aluminium drinks can! Use snips to cut the panel out of the can and use it as a patch
Answered by Bollox - Fri Nov 20 06:33:02 2009
I have a furance that has a damaged Heat /fire box, can this be repaired?
Q. My furance runs, but the Firebox is damaged with Rust. Furance company told me to get a new one. The furnace runs but I am not using it. Can the box be replaced? and Who would do such a repair if it's possible. Unit is from 95, and has an energy star label on it. Unit is only used for Heat, not hot water. You have a good point there not sure who would even warrantee the Heat Exchanger anyway. Thanks for the info.
Asked by farmhouse168 - Sun Oct 14 09:02:55 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If this is a forced air furnace; I'll tell you a secret ...Furnace heat exchanger is probably still under warranty. Problem is that its a major job to replace because most of the time the furnace has to be pulled, completely disassembled, and then put back in place. The contractor is going to make his money either way and its going to be most of the cost of a new one anyway when you take all things into consideration. You will spend all that money and still have a 12 year old piece of equipment that has no warranty on any parts other than the heat exchanger. When you consider that a call to repair any other part is going to be several hundred by the time its done, sometimes its just good economics to replace it when you can buy a standard… [cont.]
Answered by latenttraveler - Sun Oct 14 10:55:26 2007
Q. My furance runs, but the Firebox is damaged with Rust. Furance company told me to get a new one. The furnace runs but I am not using it. Can the box be replaced? and Who would do such a repair if it's possible. Unit is from 95, and has an energy star label on it. Unit is only used for Heat, not hot water. You have a good point there not sure who would even warrantee the Heat Exchanger anyway. Thanks for the info.
Asked by farmhouse168 - Sun Oct 14 09:02:55 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If this is a forced air furnace; I'll tell you a secret ...Furnace heat exchanger is probably still under warranty. Problem is that its a major job to replace because most of the time the furnace has to be pulled, completely disassembled, and then put back in place. The contractor is going to make his money either way and its going to be most of the cost of a new one anyway when you take all things into consideration. You will spend all that money and still have a 12 year old piece of equipment that has no warranty on any parts other than the heat exchanger. When you consider that a call to repair any other part is going to be several hundred by the time its done, sometimes its just good economics to replace it when you can buy a standard… [cont.]
Answered by latenttraveler - Sun Oct 14 10:55:26 2007
Is it necessary to repaint the keel of a beneteau when you run aground?
Q. The boat hit and got stuck on a sandbank and I'm sure it knocked some paint off and did a bit of damage. What happens if you don't repair it, does it rust? I've no idea what it's made from. Do you think it will have to be taken out of the dock, as this costs 100 and that's a lot.
Asked by Glorious - Mon May 5 18:50:09 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's a very good idea to do it. In the long run you'll probably spend a lot more if you don't deal with it. It's a fiberglass boat and you definitely want to at least have someone qualified to see if you did any damage to the glass. Once the gel coat is compromised and the glass is exposed you have to deal with it. If you crushed the glass, you have to deal with it. You do not want to allow salt water to infiltrate the glass. It can travel very far away from the point of impact and create some problems that can cost a fortune to fix. Spend a little now to save a lot later. Sorry, but I've seen this way too many times.
Answered by Earthling - Mon May 5 19:00:51 2008
Q. The boat hit and got stuck on a sandbank and I'm sure it knocked some paint off and did a bit of damage. What happens if you don't repair it, does it rust? I've no idea what it's made from. Do you think it will have to be taken out of the dock, as this costs 100 and that's a lot.
Asked by Glorious - Mon May 5 18:50:09 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's a very good idea to do it. In the long run you'll probably spend a lot more if you don't deal with it. It's a fiberglass boat and you definitely want to at least have someone qualified to see if you did any damage to the glass. Once the gel coat is compromised and the glass is exposed you have to deal with it. If you crushed the glass, you have to deal with it. You do not want to allow salt water to infiltrate the glass. It can travel very far away from the point of impact and create some problems that can cost a fortune to fix. Spend a little now to save a lot later. Sorry, but I've seen this way too many times.
Answered by Earthling - Mon May 5 19:00:51 2008
Thinking about buying a new car with hail damage how much should they take off?
Q. Its a Honda Accord and it has quite a bit of hail damage. How much should I expect them to take off and how much should I ask for? It is priced at 28,000 without the hail damage taken into account. also will hail damage eventually rust? How much does it cost for the paintless dent repair? I have a cousin that does body repair I want to know how much to offer him to fix it? I may not have it fixed I can't afford the 28,000 for the ones that aren't damaged I don't want to be a sucker though and buy a car that isn't worh as much as I paid because of the damage 28000 is for a not damaged one I want to know how much to ask for the damaged one, I wouldn't ask about it if I wouldn't want to drive it. OK, I am not asking for your opinion on… [cont.]
Asked by I Love Richard KHC - Thu Jun 5 09:57:20 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most insurance companies write off hail damaged cars, its a huge repair to most flat panels, there insurance would have already paid them for the damage, so they will sell it for the difference, the rest is profit. I recently done one in Australia and charged $3700, and I didn't get every little dent. $15000 sounds fair, but I bet they are expecting $25000
Answered by dinkydionline - Thu Jun 5 10:42:11 2008
Q. Its a Honda Accord and it has quite a bit of hail damage. How much should I expect them to take off and how much should I ask for? It is priced at 28,000 without the hail damage taken into account. also will hail damage eventually rust? How much does it cost for the paintless dent repair? I have a cousin that does body repair I want to know how much to offer him to fix it? I may not have it fixed I can't afford the 28,000 for the ones that aren't damaged I don't want to be a sucker though and buy a car that isn't worh as much as I paid because of the damage 28000 is for a not damaged one I want to know how much to ask for the damaged one, I wouldn't ask about it if I wouldn't want to drive it. OK, I am not asking for your opinion on… [cont.]
Asked by I Love Richard KHC - Thu Jun 5 09:57:20 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most insurance companies write off hail damaged cars, its a huge repair to most flat panels, there insurance would have already paid them for the damage, so they will sell it for the difference, the rest is profit. I recently done one in Australia and charged $3700, and I didn't get every little dent. $15000 sounds fair, but I bet they are expecting $25000
Answered by dinkydionline - Thu Jun 5 10:42:11 2008
Am I stuck with this P.O.S. or it the seller liable for the damage?
Q. I live in Abilene TX, and about four months ago I purchased a 1999 Ford Taurus from Abilene Used Car Sales , the car did include a limited 30-day warranty by the second week the car was having major transmission problems, i took it back and the manager drove it and said that he didn't see anything wrong with it. So I just left it alone , just last week the cars transmission stalled and the car overheated I pulled over over immediately called the car lot and they towed it in for repairs , so they ended up fixing the a/c , transmission & a corroded freeze plug, i payed 125$ down on the repair fees and agreed to pay the rest out. Within twenty minutes of me driving it the temp gauge went all the way up and the engine started knocking i pulled… [cont.]
Asked by Galantdriver87 - Fri Jul 17 16:55:11 2009 - - 3 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Is the title for this car clean? This car sounds like a Katrina Flood victim. I'm just speculating but if there is that much rust around the engine this car had to be submerged. I'd be asking some questions about the title to see it has a salvage title or a repaired title (use to be salvage but is now showing clean). I think you got screwed and if this is the case you can sue.
Answered by mccoyblues - Fri Jul 17 17:04:17 2009
Q. I live in Abilene TX, and about four months ago I purchased a 1999 Ford Taurus from Abilene Used Car Sales , the car did include a limited 30-day warranty by the second week the car was having major transmission problems, i took it back and the manager drove it and said that he didn't see anything wrong with it. So I just left it alone , just last week the cars transmission stalled and the car overheated I pulled over over immediately called the car lot and they towed it in for repairs , so they ended up fixing the a/c , transmission & a corroded freeze plug, i payed 125$ down on the repair fees and agreed to pay the rest out. Within twenty minutes of me driving it the temp gauge went all the way up and the engine started knocking i pulled… [cont.]
Asked by Galantdriver87 - Fri Jul 17 16:55:11 2009 - - 3 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Is the title for this car clean? This car sounds like a Katrina Flood victim. I'm just speculating but if there is that much rust around the engine this car had to be submerged. I'd be asking some questions about the title to see it has a salvage title or a repaired title (use to be salvage but is now showing clean). I think you got screwed and if this is the case you can sue.
Answered by mccoyblues - Fri Jul 17 17:04:17 2009
Car Insurance Refuses to Pay for Salt Water Flood Damage?
Q. I got caught in an unusual tidal surge (streets flooded up to curb level) in late September. I was 1 1/2 miles away from the ocean, but water I later learned came up through the storm drainage system (It was raining so we thought it was fresh water). Four months later I discover during routine maintenance that car is a total loss due to undercarriage rust. Insurance company says salt water damage is not covered under comprehensive because it is not "direct" damage but a "chemical process." Also say a "prudent person" should have known the water was salty or brackish and had it cleaned immediately. Repair shop says it would have been impossible to clean even if I had brought it in that day. What should I do?
Asked by Alonzo in Florida - Fri Feb 6 16:29:19 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I got caught in an unusual tidal surge (streets flooded up to curb level) in late September. I was 1 1/2 miles away from the ocean, but water I later learned came up through the storm drainage system (It was raining so we thought it was fresh water). Four months later I discover during routine maintenance that car is a total loss due to undercarriage rust. Insurance company says salt water damage is not covered under comprehensive because it is not "direct" damage but a "chemical process." Also say a "prudent person" should have known the water was salty or brackish and had it cleaned immediately. Repair shop says it would have been impossible to clean even if I had brought it in that day. What should I do?
Asked by Alonzo in Florida - Fri Feb 6 16:29:19 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Damaged a friends car. The total value of the car is $150.Damage costs are $1000.Will it be a write off?
Q. I accidently backed into my friends car when it was parked in my drive way. I hit the back corner bumper and misplaced the bumper and left a dint in it. Now the problem is that I originally sold the car (that I hit) to my friend for $150.It is an old Datsun Stanza and in poor condition. He didnt spend too much getting it ready for rego. The quote for repairs is over $1000 because there is a huge amount of rust in the boot. If they try and bang out the dint the whole boot is likely to collapse. The car is so rusty I doubt it will pass rego this year. If it wasnt for the rust the quote would be much less. If I go to my third party insurer Im concerned they will consider the car a write-off as the damage far exceeds the value of the car. Any… [cont.]
Asked by Natasha S - Thu May 24 08:59:59 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Insurance company will want three quotes, and if the bill is bigger than the agreed value of the car then, yes, they will declare the vehicle a write off, Get some body filler and fix it yourself, won't cost that much.
Answered by Spooky - Thu May 24 09:06:27 2007
Q. I accidently backed into my friends car when it was parked in my drive way. I hit the back corner bumper and misplaced the bumper and left a dint in it. Now the problem is that I originally sold the car (that I hit) to my friend for $150.It is an old Datsun Stanza and in poor condition. He didnt spend too much getting it ready for rego. The quote for repairs is over $1000 because there is a huge amount of rust in the boot. If they try and bang out the dint the whole boot is likely to collapse. The car is so rusty I doubt it will pass rego this year. If it wasnt for the rust the quote would be much less. If I go to my third party insurer Im concerned they will consider the car a write-off as the damage far exceeds the value of the car. Any… [cont.]
Asked by Natasha S - Thu May 24 08:59:59 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Insurance company will want three quotes, and if the bill is bigger than the agreed value of the car then, yes, they will declare the vehicle a write off, Get some body filler and fix it yourself, won't cost that much.
Answered by Spooky - Thu May 24 09:06:27 2007
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