[David McLaughlin]

As much as is sucks, I don't see how a new car would be accepted by the insurance company. My MINI got t-boned last year just after I bought it. I was lucky that it only needed a new door a new fender with the hood and quarter being repaired. Half the car was repainted. Needless to say I wasn't happy to have a 5000 mile car have that much damage. The shop did a commendable job and only I know the work was done. I plan on keeping my car for at least 10 years and It won't be worth much when I'm done so now I'm over it.

I now work for that shop and see so many nice cars come in with far worse damage. I've seen several BMWs with b and c pillar replacements as well and car needing full 'frame' repairs. With the right shop, the work can be seamless.