[drewspr00]

Originally Posted by crab

Who makes that rear diffuser?

For real, I need one! I've never seen one like that!

[RenegadeXR]

Like others said, $10-15k in damage, likely not enough for a write-off.

I had a deer hit a nearly identical spot on an older car. Rear quarter panel damage is very expensive because they need to do so much cutting to get all the metal pried away from the A pillar and backward. It was $10k, but unlike you, I didn't have damage to the door, rear bumper, and possibly the wheel as you do.

I'm not sure if the rear diffuser is damaged or just dirty, but you might want to ask about it too. I know when it comes to most insurers, you have to report each individual aftermarket part and its estimated value, but I don't know how it works when somebody else's insurance is covering the bill.

[shaffe]

Like everyone else said, going to be an expensive fix but IMO not enough to total it.

Glad everyone is ok

[ctrlz]

Agree with everyone above saying probably not totaled.
Your left rear tire looks shot (meaning no tread). See if you can get a new tire, then you might as well replace the other 3 while in the shop. Obviously the accident knocked the bead off the wheel.

[SixgenSix]

Ouch, man I'm sorry. Doesn't look like a total. I try my best to stay way from semi trucks as much as possible. I would also recommend look into getting diminished value.

Stupid question, to repair the rear quarter panel, would a body shop cut the damaged part away and weld in new section?

[Rayvan]

If you still have the car, fix the tire and see how she drives. If there's anything beyond cosmetic damage, you'll know the minute you go out and "drive" your car. The adjuster won't do this. No one knows your car like the primary driver.

We got a car (Toy Celica) back from body work a while ago, and it never drove right afterwards, even though it looked great...

[drewspr00]

Found the diffuser for those interested.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=548269

[20Madman]

Defiantly not a total loss.

[ctrlz]

Originally Posted by SixgenSix

Stupid question, to repair the rear quarter panel, would a body shop cut the damaged part away and weld in new section?

I doubt it. If new parts are available they prefer to go that route. They can bill for it and not have to worry about getting it flat.
Not sure if they have door skins available or this needs a new door. Hopefully the jamb wasn't mangled causing alignment issues.

[20Madman]

Be sure the quarter is replaced utilizing factory approved replacement procedures and defiantly needs a door shell. Most insurance companies may want to utilize a LKQ (used) door.

[Ryan87mets]

Hey thanks for all the info and replies! Quick update, so cars at the shop but they can't even look at it yet the truck company put in a claim and are willing to pay for all the fees for everything but they still waiting on their claim to be processed. We should get a response today. I put in a claim on my insurance and just did a report since I'm not paying anything. Once the claim is processed they can get an estimate on the damage and all. I've been reading all the responses and some of u have mentioned ask for a diminished value so I'll look into that cause idk what that is. This is my first accident so I'm trying to not miss anything here so it gets fixed the right way...

Also about the diffuser I've only seen 1 other Camaro on insta with it and that's it. The company that makes it is ventus veloce. Its pretty expensive and it ended up taking like 7 months for me to get it which was fustruting. And for the install u have to drill all your own holes for everything which was a pain to. But in the end it does look amazing i think. It's also not a perfect fitment as for the right side has a gap where it meets the bumper and also my right exhaust tip touches the diffuser very slightly.

I'll keep the posted updated more as I find out what's going on, thanks again for all the help you guys are giving me. I'm listening to all the advice so thanks for that. Also been kinda bummed out now that my car was hit so hopefully it will workout

[VegasZ]

Diminished value claim is basically asking to be reimbursed for the value hit the accident will have on your car’s trade in value. High performance cars especially take a decent hit when they have an accident on them. Who wants to buy a car that can go almost 200mph that you know has been in an accident and usually have no idea how bad the accident was. Since most buyers would rather move on to a car with a clean history they usually have to discount them enough to make them attractive to someone willing to deal with the history for the right price.

Glad everyone is ok!

[Pupilbone]

Wow, no other way to cut it other than that just really sucks. Glad you guys were ok, and sorry you’re going thru it. You’re in good hands with all the other comments, hope the repairs work out in a way you’re happy with...

[rayhawk]

Definitely figure out an amount that you want for diminished value, don't go in blind when you talk to the insurance company. You will have a hard time selling the car or getting a fair trade in value. This is the carfax effect. Ironically, if you get your car fixed at a small shop instead of the dealer, that won't necessarily show up on the carfax.