How bad do you think the damage to my car is? Knowledgeable people only please.?

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I got in a car accident today and my 2009 Honda Element EX (which I love more than most of my immediate family) took some damage. Neither car was moving faster than 10 mph. The road was wet, and i skidded through a stop sign. The other car did not have a stop sign, breaked, and hit me right on the driver side front wheel. I was able to get my car over to the shoulder, but it made a terrible noise.

There was no obvious damage to my car, but a closer look revealed that the driver side front wheel was sitting at an angle. I looked closer and saw that the wheel was pretty much leaning against the breaks. Attached are some picture. The car was moved off the street and will arrive at a body shop on monday.

https://imgur.com/PnU4smC

https://imgur.com/JHGD3uX

https://imgur.com/6iZsQrv

FlagMichael · Accepted Answer

It is repairable, and you will probably be best off with paying for it yourself. The bent strut is obvious enough (the struts have to be replaced as a pair) but there may be other bent pieces. I agree the upper control arm is probably bent. A steering and suspension shop will give you a free visual inspection and a reliable estimate based on that. Expect a bill in the $500-$1000 range... I would be surprised at much more than $1000.

Obviously I do not recommend driving it until it is fixed. I didn't think you would, but just to be sure....

Obviously I do not recommend driving it until it is fixed. I didn't think you would, but just to be sure....

Brett · Answer

I agree with GLENDA, no car will skid at 10mph, unless your car experienced a severe mechanical malfunction

from my guess, bad photos, your control arms are bent, your strut is bent, i think it would be safe to assume the front suspension would need to be replaced.

Since the insurance got involved, your most likely looking at a salvage title.

let the body shop take care of it.

Anonymous · Answer

How do you hit a stop sign? Are you saying the other vehicle pushed you into the stop sign?
Brakes NOT breakes. Proof read before uploading.

Anonymous · Answer

No car will skid through a STOP sign doing 10 MPH, Sweety.

BTW - your strut is bent.

Anonymous · Answer

those photos are not helpful + have you even contacted your insurance company yet ?? they usually determine where the vehicle will be repaird

How bad do you think the damage to my car is? Knowledgeable people only please.?

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