Hello,
I'm fairly new on here. My parent's Fiat Panda 2007 1.1 Active was involved in a minor accident earlier this week. I've not seen the damage but it was described to me over the phone.
In short, it needs a new o/d front door and wing. Both parts are repairable with some panel beating and paint.
There appears to be some minor wheel damage too, perhaps some suspension parts need doing.
The Black Taxi that hit the car while trying to overtake on the wrong side escaped withouT damage!
A North London based Fiat Specialist are quote £1200 for the repairs. I don't want the car to be written off, but their estimate sounds bonkers. Do you think the price is being increased as this is 'an insurance job'? I can't help but think private work carries a lower labour rate.
Urgent advice sought.
Thanks in advance.
I'm fairly new on here. My parent's Fiat Panda 2007 1.1 Active was involved in a minor accident earlier this week. I've not seen the damage but it was described to me over the phone.
In short, it needs a new o/d front door and wing. Both parts are repairable with some panel beating and paint.
There appears to be some minor wheel damage too, perhaps some suspension parts need doing.
The Black Taxi that hit the car while trying to overtake on the wrong side escaped withouT damage!
A North London based Fiat Specialist are quote £1200 for the repairs. I don't want the car to be written off, but their estimate sounds bonkers. Do you think the price is being increased as this is 'an insurance job'? I can't help but think private work carries a lower labour rate.
Urgent advice sought.
Thanks in advance.