Well car is due back tomorrow (fingers crossed), I got a copy of the repair quote today so I could see what work was done. All new panels, which is good. I'm just not sure if they have looked at the noise in the rear, I mate told me even before I drive It I should ask them to jack the rear up and give it a wobble to see if it has any movement. Even if I don't do that I will be taking it straight to a car park and doing some hard right and left lock turns.

Hopefully they remembered to do the bonnet to, so no more chips or dents in that!

One question, if they disconnected the battery for welding of what ever reason, there wont be any issues with the flasher? It will just be on what ever tune I left it on?

I think I'll take some pics tomorrow if its all straight and clean. So exicted, almost as much as when I bought it. :banghead:

Felix

ask if they used a weld through primer between the new 1/4 panel to stop rusting!

the last tune I would have it on would be VALET after a few stories ive heard ....dosnt mean this work shop I suppose .

least you know the fridge magnet trick ..if she dont stick shes to thick!

depending on your insurance co ....ask for a wheel alignment after you get the car back (as it may not feel the same to drive prior to accident ) for peace of mind

you could also ask the insurance company to do an inspection on the repairs also if you wanted

good luck

ask if they used a weld through primer between the new 1/4 panel to stop rusting!

the last tune I would have it on would be VALET after a few stories ive heard ....dosnt mean this work shop I suppose .

least you know the fridge magnet trick ..if she dont stick shes to thick!

depending on your insurance co ....ask for a wheel alignment after you get the car back (as it may not feel the same to drive prior to accident ) for peace of mind

you could also ask the insurance company to do an inspection on the repairs also if you wanted

good luck

Yeah they did use weld through primer and 'rust proofing'. They also have done a balance and alignment. I figure that I am going to be doing 500km in the next three days after getting it back so I should know if anything is wrong pretty quick.

I did change the tune before putting it in, so hopefully it should be all good, but who knows.

Felix

Well I got the car back late yesterday and gave it a look over in their car park and all looked good.....

Got home and spent 40mins going over the car, found several things that they will be fixing... I also have a suspicion they didn't replace the front quarter even though it is on the quote. The alignment is still out with the bonnet and door so, unless they just didn't adjust the mounts and just swapped the panels I'm not sure. The rear bumper is way out of whack, and there is some damage to the body inside where the door sits at head level, oh and some missed paint on the lip of the door. The small bit of body kit with the xr6 on it in front of the rear wheel is out to.

The bonnet looks great, which I'm glad about. And the front bar looks better than when I bought the car new. All the paint looks great, just a shame the alignments are not right. No rear end klunks or noises either... but I will be giving it another check out tomorrow.

I'll be speaking to the insurer tomorrow, but there is no way in fark I'm giving my car up for another 2 weeks. Tell you what, feels GREAT to be back behind the wheel again!

Felix

Well at least the bonnet is OK

Fingers crossed you get it all sorted mate

good to hear you got your car back Felix. 2 weeks for that little repair f@ck no wonder your hesitantin taking it back in a hurry

its in the best interest for the repairer to fix any problems though

maybe you could tell them (repairer and insurance company) whats wrong with it and agree to fix at a more convenient time , or see if the repairer will loan you a free loan car ( of your choice of coarse.....LOL)

mate it only took me 4 weeks AFTER hours to fix my xr6t right off that I bought online from pickles Sydey, from Adelaide friday morning ,delivered to Adelaide following wednesday.... 4 weeks later ..