Need some advice please

wiz569

OK I had a mishap in my car on Monday,clipped the pillar/gate on the way in to the driveway,

Had a quote of approx €700 to fix,

Now what I'm wondering is it worth fixing or would i be better selling it as is and then put the money for repairs to another car,probably from the bangeronmics thread,

Car is a 04 Megane Estate in excellent condition,bar the the above,80 000 miles all the usual extras,timing belt done approx 10,000 miles ago,NCT til August,tax till May,

Here is the pictures of the damage,can anybody offer some advice please,and yes I know I'm a plonker for doing the damage in the first place

cathalobrien

I would take it to garage and avoid the hassle.

wiz569

cathalobrien wrote: »

I would take it to garage and avoid the hassle.

And do what?
Sell it,get it fixed?

Sorry its not clear from your post

Irishcrx

I'd get it repaired, better the devil you know, car has reasonable mileage , timing belt work etc. You could shop around for a few more quote but it is quite a bad hit €700 seems ok you don't want oo cheap or you'll get what you pay for as they say.

akura

I personally wouldn't bother fixing it and just drive it as is

dodzy

@OP: were you going to sell the car anyway or is it just the knock that has you in the "time to change" mood or perhaps the knock with the impending NCT ?

If the car is treating you well mechanically, and you actually like the motor, then stomp up the money and repair it. Alternatively, you could wait another 8 weeks, book the car in May for NCT 3 mths before the due date, see how it fares out, then make the call

EDIT: Just looked at the 3rd picture. Jesus, it looks like you tore it off a large can opener ! Based on that pic, i'd say it'll fail anyway. Eitherway, if you're not going to act quickly, at least get some rust inhibitor onto the exposed parts.

wiz569

dodzy wrote: »

@OP: were you going to sell the car anyway or is it just the knock that has you in the "time to change" mood or perhaps the knock with the impending NCT ?

If the car is treating you well mechanically, and you actually like the motor, then stomp up the money and repair it. Alternatively, you could wait another 8 weeks, book the car in May for NCT 3 mths before the due date, see how it fares out, then make the call

EDIT: Just looked at the 3rd picture. Jesus, it looks like you tore it off a large can opener ! Based on that pic, i'd say it'll fail anyway. Eitherway, if you're not going to act quickly, at least get some rust inhibitor onto the exposed parts.

Just the knock tbh,I was getting itchy feet but the car has been very good for a Renault lol,

I think it was the gate hinge that ripped it open,was thinking I might just gaffer tape it temporarily,and see how I feel in a few months time when it gets nearer to the NCT,dont have the cash now anyway tbh,

Is it sellable as is do you think?

dodzy

wiz569 wrote: »

Is it sellable as is do you think?

Worth buttons in its current state, sorry to say.

wiz569

dodzy wrote: »

Worth buttons in its current state, sorry to say.

Figured as much m8,but thanks,

If I was to diy that rip with isopon,without painting or getting it perfect,would it be OK for the NCT?

dodzy

wiz569 wrote: »

Figured as much m8,but thanks,

If I was to diy that rip with isopon,without painting or getting it perfect,would it be OK for the NCT?

I guess you'd be ok if it was not a botch job. But do bear in mind that it is an art. Very tricky prepping and finishing, never mind the paint application. Personally, I'd shop around. You might do better than original quote but if the rest is as clean as you say, 10 yr old or not, it'd be a shame to make a pigs ear of the repair.

wiz569

dodzy wrote: »

I guess you'd be ok if it was not a botch job. But do bear in mind that it is an art. Very tricky prepping and finishing, never mind the paint application. Personally, I'd shop around. You might do better than original quote but if the rest is as clean as you say, 10 yr old or not, it'd be a shame to make a pigs ear of the repair.

I understand that m8,I'm purely talking from a "getting it through the NCT" point of view,as in how fussy would they be regarding the repair?