So a few weeks ago I got into a fender bender; the lady behind me tried to accelerate and switch lanes whilst I was stopped behind 2 other cars, and she hit me in the left rear. At first glance damage appears to only be limited to the rear bumper. However, upon closer inspection, the driver side door gap, between the fender edge and front edge of the driver's door, has been closed significantly. Prior to the accident, the driver and passenger side doors had the same gap width; one thing I hate is mis-aligned body panel gaps, so I had the top dude at the body shop I worked at get them perfect. So, I know what it used to look like.
I'm taking it in for an estimate today. I'm wondering, basically, what would have caused my door gap to close up like that, besides the frame being tweaked on the left hand side. Since the damage is in the rear, frame rack time is $$$, and I'm young, I'm predisposed to thinking that if I ask the adjuster about it he's just going to ignore me on it.
Pics, for your amusement.
Driver door
Passenger Door
