Repairable or Write-off?

[tron07]

That would require at least 15k or more to repair.... write off for sure since it the pre-facelift CL9

[natnat]

This was the repair quote for my car. The parts for Honda are some of the most expensive among japanese cars.

Labour
REMOVE & REFIT FRONT B/BAR D & A $55.00
REMOVE & REFIT FRONT B/BAR REINFORCEMENT $12.00
REMOVE & REFIT FRONT B/BAR DRIVING LAMPS AND WIRING $25.00
REMOVE & REFIT HEADLAMP WASHERS AND HOSES $25.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H HEADLAMP - H.I.D. $12.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H HEADLAMP PANEL $60.00
REMOVE & REFIT R/H HEADLAMP $12.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H/F GUARD AND NEC.H/WARE $45.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H/F GUARD LINER $12.00
REMOVE & REFIT R/H/F GUARD LINER RELEASE $9.00
REMOVE & REFIT BONNET NEC.H/WARE $25.00
REMOVE & REFIT AIR COND. CORE $18.00
REMOVE & REFIT AIR COND. NEC PIPES $12.00
REMOVE & REFIT RADIATOR $18.00
REMOVE & REFIT RADIATOR SUPPORT NEC.H/WARE $15.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H/F SKIRT NEC.H/WARE $35.00
REMOVE & REFIT AIR INTAKE DUCT AND FILTER $35.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H/F SKIRT FRONT SECTION $90.00
REMOVE & REFIT SCUTTLE PANEL GRILLE AND FITTINGS $12.00
REMOVE & REFIT FRONT BAR LOWER STONE TRAY $12.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H/F DOOR D & A $135.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H/F DOOR APERTURE NEC H/WARE $25.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H SILL PANEL MOULD $25.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H/R DOOR D & A $135.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H/R DOOR APERTURE NEC H/WARE $12.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H QTR PANEL NEC.H/WARE $15.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H QTR PANEL SPLASH SHIELD $12.00
REMOVE & REFIT R/H QTR PANEL SPLASH SHIELD RELEASE $9.00
REMOVE & REFIT TURRET INSERT STRIP L/H $15.00
REMOVE & REFIT REAR B/BAR $40.00
REMOVE & REFIT L/H/R TAIL LAMP $9.00
REMOVE & REFIT NEC INNER CABIN TRIMS AND H/WARE $55.00
REPAIR & ALIGN L/H/F STRUT TOWER $120.00
REPAIR & ALIGN BONNET AND FRAME $210.00
REPAIR & ALIGN L/H/F SKIRT REINFORCEMENT $120.00
REPAIR & ALIGN RADIATOR SUPPORT TOP LOCK PANEL $90.00
REPAIR & ALIGN L/H/F CHASSIS RAIL $120.00
REPAIR & ALIGN CAR O LINER $90.00
REPAIR & ALIGN L/H/F HINGE PILLAR $240.00
REPAIR & ALIGN L/H QTR PANEL $240.00
REPAIR & ALIGN TURRET CANT RAIL L/H $210.00
REPAIR & ALIGN L/H/F WHEEL ARCH $210.00
REPAIR & ALIGN L/H/R SLAM PANEL $90.00
Paint Labour sub-total: $2,766.00

PAINT MIX AND MATCH PEARL $50.00
PAINT 2 PACK BAKE ALLOWANCE $80.00
PAINT FRONT B/BAR $155.00
PAINT FRONT B/BAR REINFORCEMENT $45.00
PAINT L/H/F WASHER JET $35.00
PAINT L/H/F GUARD IN & OUT $165.00
PAINT BONNET AND FRAME $195.00
PAINT RADIATOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY [Blend] $90.00
PAINT L/H/F DOOR IN & OUT $165.00
PAINT L/H/F DOOR MIRROR $75.00
PAINT NEC ENGINE BAY AREAS [Blend] $75.00
PAINT FUEL FLAP $25.00
PAINT L/H SILL PANEL MOULD $90.00
PAINT L/H/R DOOR IN & OUT $165.00
PAINT L/H QTR PANEL $155.00
PAINT R/H/F DOOR HINGES $30.00
PAINT TURRET CANT RAIL L/H $90.00
PAINT L/H/R SLAM PANEL [Blend] $45.00
Paint sub-total: $1,730.00

Parts
NEW 76885SEAS03 1 FRONT B/BAR WASHER JET ACTUATOR L/H $255.04
NEW 71185SEA902 1 FRONT B/BAR FACE DAMPER $193.25
NEW HO44300SDAA51 2 FRONT WHEEL BEARING $326.72
NEW 1 WHEEL ALIGNMENT $88.00
NEW 3 CONT.225/40/18 92Y SPORT CONTACT 2 $1,143.00
NEW 1 R/R L/H/F SUSPENSION $308.00
NEW BUDDY CLUB 091102 1 L/H/F STRUT $1,699.00
NEW PF01 1 L/H/F WHEEL ENKEI $720.00
NEW HO71101SEAQ01ZZ 1 FRONT B/BAR COVER $499.00
NEW HO76886SEAS02ZB 1 FRONT B/BAR H/LAMP WASHER JET COVER L/H $131.40
NEW HO71147SEA000 1 FRONT B/BAR BRAKE DUCT L/H $23.98
NEW HO71130SEA900ZZ 1 FRONT B/BAR REINFORCEMENT LOWER $165.70
NEW HO71190SEA000 1 FRONT B/BAR IRON L/H $36.46
NEW HO71198SEA003 1 FRONT B/BAR SPACER L/H $16.96
NEW HO71103SEA000 1 FRONT B/BAR LOWER GRILLE $120.20
NEW HO91506S9A003 2 FRONT B/BAR CLIP - QTY 2 $6.48
NEW 76810SEAA01 1 L/H/F WASHER JET $22.42
NEW HO33151SEAE63 1 L/H HEADLAMP - H.I.D. $696.06
NEW HO33129SEA003 1 L/H HEADLAMP HID SYSTEM IGNITER $451.59
NEW HO33119SAA013 1 L/H HEADLAMP HID SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT $363.91
NEW HO33116SL0003 1 L/H HEADLAMP GLOBE - HID $283.25
NEW HO60261SEA000ZZ 1 L/H/F GUARD $442.91
NEW HO74151SEAJ00 1 L/H/F GUARD LINER $129.18
NEW 91501S04003 7 L/H/F GUARD LINER CLIPS $20.65
NEW HO60719SEA300ZZ 1 L/H/F GUARD STAY FRONT $9.64
NEW HO60718SEA300ZZ 1 L/H/F GUARD STAY REAR $9.64
NEW HO74155SEA000 1 L/H/F GUARD VERTICAL FAIRING $22.42
NEW 74144SEA010 1 BONNET SEAL FRONT $63.36
NEW 1 AIR COND. DEGAS & REGAS $130.00
NEW HO74111SEA010 1 ENGINE SPLASH TRAY - AUTO $189.80
NEW 04611SEFE01ZZ 1 RADIATOR SUPPORT HEADLAMP PANEL L/H $106.58
NEW INJEN INTAKE 1 AIR INTAKE DUCT AND FILTER $545.00
NEW HO60711SEAE00ZZ 1 L/H/F SKIRT INNER $72.99
NEW 1 R/R R/H/R SUSP. $99.00
NEW HO51215SDAA02 1 L/H/F KNUCKLE - ABS $337.93
NEW HO44600SDAA10 2 FRONT HUB ASSY - NO BEARING $536.70
NEW HO51821SEAE00 1 L/H/F SHOCK ABSORBER FORK $111.06
NEW HO51321SEAE01 1 L/H/F STABILIZER LINK $97.95
NEW HO53540SDAA01 1 R/H/F TIE ROD END $104.56
NEW 51450SEA003 1 L/H/F UPPER CONTROL ARM $228.68
NEW 1 FRONT W/SCREEN R/R $88.00
NEW 1 R/H/F WHEEL REPAIR $260.00
NEW 1 R/H/R WHEEL REPAIR $260.00
NEW 67050SEA010ZZ 1 L/H/F DOOR SHELL $796.62
NEW 72365SEA033 1 L/H/F DOOR WEATHERSEAL $137.82
NEW HO72465SEA003 1 L/H/F DOOR UPPER SASH MOULD $102.58
NEW HO72450SEA013 1 L/H/F DOOR WAIST MOULD $86.51
NEW HO72180SEAG01 1 L/H/F DOOR HANDLE OUTER $134.64
NEW 76250SEAQ24ZE 1 L/H/F DOOR MIRROR $381.94
NEW 72380SEAE02 1 L/H/F DOOR CHECK STRAP $64.09
NEW 67550SEA900ZZ 1 L/H/R DOOR SHELL $752.98
NEW HO72680SEA003 1 L/H/R DOOR HANDLE OUTER $134.64
NEW 32100SEAQ20 1 WIRING LOOM L/H/F SKIRT $350.90
NEW 1 R/R WIRING LOOM $220.00
NEW 1 R/R STEERING RACK $440.00
NEW 1 STEERING RACK $950.00
NEW 52350SEA000 1 R/H/R LOWER CONTROL ARM $97.95
NEW HO52210SEAE04 1 R/H/R KNUCKLE $415.93
NEW HO42200SEA951 1 REAR WHEEL BEARING & HUB ASSY $272.95
Parts sub-total: $16,756.02

Quote total: $21,252.02
GST: $2,125.20
CURRENT QUOTE (INCL. ADJUSTMENTS) $23,377.22

[WATAJK]

Try aim for $19k-20k dude... 15k not enuff IMO
redbook is a guide

[tron07]

Budget Direct are offering $15k for my car.
2004 Honda Accord Euro Luxury Sports 6spd, with tint and reverse parking sensors. 120,000kms.
Was in immaculate condition prior to the accident, with a very straight body, no dings and dents.

Is that fair? i think it's quite low. i don't think i'll be able to buy another one with that money.
i have challenged the amount, but don't know what they're going to come back with.

You wouldnt be able to challenge them.... cause its market value and they will have facts to back themself up.

[bungsai]

if you are not at fault you do not have to use your insurance company to claim damages, they act as an agent. You can also use a lawyer.

A lawyer will
1. Independently value your car - the benefit is that insurance companies get their cars valued by their own assessors and usually value it lower to minimise payout fees.
2. Cost you nothing - lawyer's take a proportion of what they claim from the insurance companies. Therefore it is in their best interests to claim back as much as they can on your behalf. They will include their own fee in ADDITION to what they claim back from the other insurance party.
3. They can and will likely also include things like stamp duty etc.

When i got hit by a drunk driver in 2004, i went with a lawyer instead of Just Car Insurance. I cancelled my insurance policy once it was deemed that the accident was not my fault and was refunded the balance of my premium. I then contacted a lawyer who claimed back more than market value for my 1996 Integra VTiR because of the low KM's and immaculate condition. They also negotiated a buy back of the wreck on my behalf (my request) and claimed, rego, transfer fees, stamp duty etc for my new car. IIRC their own fee was about $800, which they too claimed from the other insurance company.

Know you rights, you have a lot, especially when you have done nothing wrong.

[tknova]

I would personally steer clear of using lawyers and continue with your insurance company - That's what you pay them for.

The car is within 10 years old and

Continue to negotiate with Budget, Have a look for similar vehicles on carsales for a 04 euro lux and present that to budget direct.

I've also got access to the glass guide via work - I've done a valuation with 120k on the clock.

RRP Trade Low Trade Retail
Glass's Value $40,800 $10,800 $12,300 $16,200
KM Adjustment ($346.00) ($578.00) ($1,155.00)
Value of Options
Adjusted Values $40,800 $10,454 $11,722 $15,045


So, via the glasses guide, 15k is a reasonable payout. The redbook/glasses guide is a guide ONLY. Use the real sales of the market to negotiate a payout for your vehicle, like carsales ect - Budget are going to recover the cost anyway.

[minircc]

Mine was a Euro Lux Sports. ie. had the factory lip kit etc, as well as all lux features.
Should be a few thousand more.

anyways, the insurance companies are sorting it out. they can take their time.

if anyone spots an 04 euro lux sports for $14.5k, let me know. i need a replacement! thanks.
$500 to pay for transfer and stamp duty.

[natnat]

i was working for a honda dealer in 2004-2005. i am not sure if there was any Luxury Sports. It would have been Luxury with additional accessories fitted. so, you should point out to the insurance company that those body kit costs quite a lot.

[denot]

Just be careful for Insurance company that doesnt want to pay you enough for write off car because they cant sell the car afterwards under the new law:
http://www.caradvice.com.au/64435/ns...f-legislation/

[HunterZero]

Yeah, there was no Lux Sports model. It would just be a Lux with body kit option fitted.

Normally your insurance policy should record any expensive options such as the body kit, as they affect the value of the car, and can affect your premium. You might be in for an argument with the insurer if the body kit wasn't listed on the policy.

- HZ

[minircc]

yeh, mine must have been a Euro Lux with a dealer special lip kit.

how much do you guys think the salvage value would be?
anyone interested in any CL9 parts? ie. motor, gear box, leather seats, airbags etc.. or the whole car as it is.

[minircc]

although it's been a while, thought i'd let you guys know how this went.

got paid out and got a later model VW Jetta instead.
was surprised by the standard equipment this car comes with standard. ie. auto rain wipers, auto headlights, reverse parking sensors, auto dimming rear mirror, etc.
handles great, a little more omph than euro and better fuel economy.

worked out well in the end i guess.