bigthree23

Well, My wife has been riding the Civic for almost 2 years with a busted up front end. Its time to get it fixed. I know its hard to give a solid estimate from pics but hey its what I'm working with now. No issues driving, AC works, does not get hot. The hood hinges are bent causing it to shoot up at windshield. Small dent in hood and its not folded so can be reused. Fenders have small dents if any. So those are good. Just need a new bumper put on and new hood hinges. Maybe some under the hood stuff shifted at radiator about 1/4 inch. No frame damage I was told and tires are not wearing. Like I said its been 2 years and a daily driver since wreck. Any advice on possible pricing would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Hidenplanvew

I would replace the hood, and hinges and possibly the rad support and the bumper might be salvagable. I wouldnt even try saving the hood as it might be tweaked in a way that looks ok on the car but off it might spring in a weird way or be bent very little but wont allow it to ever line up right. I can give you a cost on the paint, you would be looking around 700 to 800 for paint for prep work, paint materials and blending. Possibly about 700 for hood and fenders and possible front bumper. I would make sure to get Capa Certified parts as they should fit 100%. If the Rad support needs to be replaced you are looking at about 800 plus depending if the frame rails are damaged after the rad support is removed. If someone starts pulling on the rad support, just know that the whole area around there has been weaknd, and if in another accident the area that was pulled will be very weak.

THis is very very much a quote and prices wont be dead on as its hard off pictures

bigthree23

Thanks so much for the reply. Your advice and input is very helpful. I am thinking the same about the hood. I can get one for $60 at the salvage yard. I ordered new hinges today. Just did not want used ones. Never heard of Capa so you taught me something there so thanks. I was told maybe just a bumper cover would be good. So ill order on ebay. Again thanks for the reply.