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How can I fix a car frame?
I already know it was a bad idea, but I was trying to drift and hit the only curb in an empty parking lot. Sadly, I bent my rear cross fender. How can I fix a car frame?
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, practicing car racing moves from the movies is never a good idea! Unfortunately, car frame repairs must be done by a professional auto body shop.
You have two options:
- Get a quote from a local body shop to see if you can afford to pay for the damage out of pocket.
The benefit of reporting it to your insurance agency is that you will only be responsible for your
collision deductible
. The downside is that this will count as an at-fault accident and you will see an increase to your premium.Smaller frame repair jobs can cost as little as $600-$1,000, but larger ones can be up to $10,000.
If you choose to put in an insurance claim and see an increase in your premium, download the
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- Gregory R.
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