This morning my daughter was involved in an accident on the way to school, no one was hurt thankfully. Four cars involved, first hit the brakes, 2nd hit first etc. My daughter was the 3rd car. She hit the brakes and nose dived the rear of the car in front of her. None of the airbags deployed in any cars. Speed limit is 35mph so no one was going very fast as they were coming up to a right turn.
The car is a 2008 Grand Prix with 104k on it so it isn't worth much and I am worried they will total it. It did not get to the frame or the core support, hood buckled upward like it should and is toast, front bumper cover is done and one headlight is broken. Does not appear to have damaged either fender. Damage to the rear can be buffed out enough to call it good.
I searched on-line and I can pick up a used hood same color for $200 near me and a bumper assembly the right color also near me for $100 and a pair of headlights for $100. Figure another $200 for miscellaneous, new hood latch, possibly hinges, etc.
Where should my concerns be? I expect getting the old bumper cover off will be a pain in the butt, Hood should just bolt up. Color match won't be perfect and part alignment probably won/t be perfect.
Please enlighten me,
John
