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Why? I can get a nose cut for $750 which has all the parts I need. The rad support is spot welded on and the guard is welded onto the chassis as well. If I can get the panels beaten into shape for $2000, why would it make sense to "just buy a new car"?

Thanks lavin, I've taken apart most of the front and am ordering a nose cut. Will call Harveys for a quote on panel beating and re assemble. How are their prices? Anyone specific to talk to there?

Thanks mercyseat, I'll give Gals a call today and see what they say. My airbags didn't go off so hopefully besides parts its nothing too bad. How bad was your car damaged? Got any pictures?

Really wish I had full comp after reading your reply Odium. I was quoted $3500 as a 22 yo P-Plater so I went with 3rd party . Assuming you have experience with repairs etc, what is a ballpark figure I could look to pay using 2nd hand parts? Any idea what/who to I could sell the car for parts if I decide to go that way? Whats a reasonable amount to spend for repairs vs just selling it for parts? Bloody headache, might just go with full comp, no matter price, next time just so I don't have to worry about chasing a panel shop next time

Hey mercyseat, did you manage to find someone? Looking for a workshop to repair my car as well http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/465560-accident-repair-preferably-around-northern-suburbs/

Hi guys, long time lurker, finally decided to make an account coz I need a bit of help. I was involved in an accident yesterday around the corner from my home. I stopped mid way across the oncoming lane in a right turn T - intersection to let a hesitant elderly pedestrian through and another driver somehow didn't see me from 200m away to brake in time and slammed into my front left. Damage looks pretty bad but I'm hoping it can be repaired. I've only got third party insurance and at this point of time, the police reckon its my fault even though I explained its a 50km/h zone and I had to stop to wave the hesitant pedestrian through. I'm after someone reliable and honest to work on my car to fix it up. Hopefully someone who won't overcharge on parts and labour since money is tight. I live in the northern suburbs so something close would be good however honesty on pricing is main thing. Can SAU please recommend someone? I've attached picture of the damage in case someone on here can give me a rough estimate on pricing, etc.