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[97 Boxster]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Update:

State Farm is not willing to pay for a new quarter panel. The adjuster told the body shop to pound it out and bondo the panel and paint it.

So, I think I have a reasonable case for diminished value since they don't want to pay to have the work done right.

Anyone know how this works and what I should be asking for or expecting vs. what they might attempt to offer me, if anything?

Randall,

I just had to have work done on my car and I will tell you that the "estimator" for Allstate said that he would have everything repaired and use all the same parts with nothing new. I complained and the insurance said "its what we do, we start with what can be reused and go from there". I looked/interviewed body shops and found that Modena Autowerks was highly recommended and when I talked to them about the insurance company MA told me that they would take the car apart and call for a requote and that only new parts would be used in my rebuild. I would suggest calling Jaime at Modena Autowerks and telling him your story and get his thoughts. Long story short - All new parts and car looks INCREDIBLE. Good luck.