Gizmo99

My car was declared Total by my insurance company. I was hit from the side. Damages would include replacing all the RAILS. Engine seems to be intact and running fine. But repair would involve removing the engine.

I have a 2003 Audi A4 Quattro. Should I take the money and try to find another car? Or should spend the difference in repair cost and fix it. My worry is about saftey

Please advise

Thanks

acthad

No do not fix it, it most likely has frame damage if you talk of getting the 'rails' replaced with removing the engine. You will have all kinds of problems after it is done after an impact like that. I had a BMW in the family with that kind of damage and it never was the same after the repair. All kinds of electrical and interior panel issues along with suspension noise and sensor failures.

Find a new car and move on, you will be happy you did later. Glad you were not hurt.

tgdA4

Why repair it when you could get the same car free of problems with the insurance money?

4Driver4

Buy it back and part it or sell it on ebay. Buy another.

falcindor

Yes buy another. Unless you are upside down on payments I cant see why not get another. You may be able to get a better deal. Make me proud and buy and 2010