mod_rider Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Hi there,Basically the other night I had a crash, and the bumper, bonnet, front wing and what I thought was one of those crumple plates had been smashed in. I assumed it would be fixable, but after taking it to a garage they said it was a right off, because it's the chassis.What I want to know, is there any way of trying to salvage the car, like buying parts of a chassis and replacing them, or won't this work?Any help is much appreciated,Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I BELIVE¬!!! "dont quote me to this!" basically you can replace any outer parts of the car but you cannot change the chassiss at all because now it has taken the impact and crumpled its like a bicicle helmet it cannot be simple bent re shaped cut and welded or anything it just doesnt work! but then again im 16 and drive a ped lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_rider Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) Yeah that's why I think it's been written off in their eyes, although I'm not sure, because the guy at the garage said it was a write off because it would cost more to fix than the car. Which must mean it's fixable, and wondered if there wer scrapyards or anything where you could get it done cheaply. Edited January 20, 2006 by mod_rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 The technical term is not being ecconimal to repair which basically the parts and workman ship would cost more than the price of the car hence it being labeled a write off. My sister wrote off her ped although it looks good the frame was bent back slightly. so yea it can be repaired! anything can be repaired you know new chassis new bumpers it is possible cheaper to buy a replacment car lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_rider Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Yeah think I'll try and get a few more opinions tomorrow, cheers for your help dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez.sheridan Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 If the chassis fecked mate - just imagine the cost & labour involved in switching/dismantling all of your car, and transfering it to a new chassis - if the chassis/crumple zones are affected, there's a good chance there's a lot of damage/weakening both visible & non-visible; to other surrounding structures. Frankly, I'm not suprised they'd write it off...Sorry to hear about it though...Derv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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