Rear Ended damage to Frame Rails or not?

[Glen Baker LLC]

My suggestion would be to list it on Copart and recoup what he can and then walk away.

He may need a business license to list on Copart.

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[Joe Strummer]

I totally feel for Vikesh. $14,000 is a hell of a lot to loose.

 

[OleFordGuy]

This whole situation just hurts. "If all else fails" maybe sell it as an off road farming/agricultural use vehicle, assuming it still drives/runs ok for farm off road purposes, but even that might not bring back all his investment in it so far. sincerely hope the best for the OP.

 

[Darryl]

Has any reputable body shopgiven an OFFICIAL estimate? Until then everyone is just offering an informed opinion. I hate that it seems to be a mistake at this point. But mistakes happen. Just learn and move on. Don't let anyone here make it seem as if they're incapable of doing the same. It may be in a different area. But if we live long enough, we'll ALL do something that in hindsight wasn't that wise. You're human brother.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Has any reputable body shopgiven an OFFICIAL estimate? Until then everyone is just offering an informed opinion. I hate that it seems to be a mistake at this point. But mistakes happen. Just learn and move on. Don't let anyone here make it seem as if they're incapable of doing the same. It may be in a different area. But if we live long enough, we'll ALL do something that in hindsight wasn't that wise. You're human brother.

It it seems that the op Vik is doling out information as more questions are asked.
The OP "Vik" in his first post of this thread, stated that two shops told him what had to be replaced.

Rear tow‑beam on my 2025 Maverick Hybrid got pushed downward. Two shops say the rear rails (boron steel) must be replaced. My photos look like the integrated hitch/impact bar is bent and some thin white sheet‑metal lips got wrinkled. I need the community’s eyes: is this truly rail damage, or just the beam + thin flanges + brackets? What should I measure/check before authorizing a rail job? Is there a diagram that i can look into?

Then in Post #4 he stated only pictures were sent to the shops.

Thanks for your responses. Those professionals didn't take a look in person only pictures since am out in rural. Yes there was a damage to the rear bumper and hitch reinforcement. No Airbags deployed. I have been reading and looking online on Ford maverick diagram, and it appears it may only be the flanges or so-called Rail end‑face where the hitch connects but may be not the entire rail frame. because it its only minor rear end, if the boron steel is this hard. It shouldn't bend, if it did, then airbags should deploy but they didnt. I am having hard time determine that, I don't want it totaled i just need to fix this and get it inspected and registered. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Then in post #10 we find out that he actually bought a totaled Maverick from Co-Part.

Yes Ser you are absolutely right. I did bought this from COpart, my first experience but appears to be not a smart move. I mean it looked like body cosmetic damage and rear door panel, bumper and Hitch damage from pictures which i thought i will fix and wont care about the body repair since i am keeping it for long run. But then found this after delivery. But am just shocked at maverick rails being bent this bad with not a major rear end. I mean it's a brand-new truck which i got for $14K. What's confusing me is- is it actually rail frame or merely the thin flanges behind the frame connecting the hitch. I am ok getting this repaired some one and paying a decent amount. But at this point am getting confusing answers as to what needs to be repaired. ANy similar experiences and thoughts are appreciated.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Has any reputable body shopgiven an OFFICIAL estimate? Until then everyone is just offering an informed opinion. I hate that it seems to be a mistake at this point. But mistakes happen. Just learn and move on. Don't let anyone here make it seem as if they're incapable of doing the same. It may be in a different area. But if we live long enough, we'll ALL do something that in hindsight wasn't that wise. You're human brother.

Exactly. At this point, we have no idea what other body damage exists. I agree, get it to a shop for an estimate to have the repairs done that will result in the OP getting a rebuilt title, then he can look for insurance. Probably liability only, but if he can get the repair done under his price-pain point, why not?

HRG

 

[surfstar]

I totally feel for Vikesh. $14,000 is a hell of a lot to loose.

Exactly why someone shouldn't buy a totaled vehicle on COpart thinking they got a deal and it'll be an easy fix.

Same thing with Real Estate - there are no deals - if it was a deal, someone else would have bought it and flipped it already!!!

 

[MaverickDragon]

The OP "Vik" in his first post of this thread, stated that two shops told him what had to be replaced.
That's clear to me.

Apparently, unless there are three estimates, it doesn't count.

 

[pigsareus]

Thanks for your responses. Those professionals didn't take a look in person only pictures since am out in rural. Yes there was a damage to the rear bumper and hitch reinforcement. No Airbags deployed. I have been reading and looking online on Ford maverick diagram, and it appears it may only be the flanges or so-called Rail end‑face where the hitch connects but may be not the entire rail frame. because it its only minor rear end, if the boron steel is this hard. It shouldn't bend, if it did, then airbags should deploy but they didnt. I am having hard time determine that, I don't want it totaled i just need to fix this and get it inspected and registered. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

insurance company not interested in totaling it and writing off $25K + in losses, if it's fixable they'll fix it. If you get it fixed independently and then one day you have a frame breakage and a resultant accident then they're not going to pay you anything and you'll be the one out 25K+

 

[surfstar]

Okay, looking again...

Take a chain from the tow hitch, wrap around a big tree and gun it.

Straighten it out oakie style and forgot about tires lasting very long, but maybe you'll have a truck for around the farm?

Be sure to video it and maybe you'll get enough views online to buy a new/used truck.

 

[710-oil-614]

He may need a business license to list on Copart.

Ok then

 

[Ryom]

I mean it's a brand-new truck which i got for $14K

You bought a vehicle that had collision damage hoping that it would be an easy fix that someone had overlooked. That wasn't the case, so your options are to cut your losses and buy a not wrecked used vehicle or to invest in the repair. Hopefully this was an absolutely loaded 2025 Hybrid Lariat you bought (doesn't appear to be at a cursory glance) which might leave you ahead if you can get a shop to do it for less than $15k.

What did those two shops quote you to fix it?

 

[Johnkn]

usHopefully this was absolutely loaded 2025 Hybrid Lariat you bought (doesn't appear to be at a cursory glance) which might leave you ahead if you can get a shop to do it for less than $15k.

If the OP has the vehicle repaired for $15k he’s going to be $29k into a 1.5 year old totaled vehicle with a salvage title that most major insurance companies will not insure And most lenders won’t touch.

How will the repairs hold up 2 years from now?

Sell it ASAP, Cut loses and walk away with a lesson learned.

Good luck OP


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[Ryom]

If the OP has the vehicle repaired for $15k he’s going to be $29k into a 1.5 year old totaled vehicle with a salvage title that most major insurance companies will not insure And most lenders won’t touch.
How will the repairs hold up 2 years from now?

Sell it ASAP, Cut loses and walk away with a lesson learned.

Good luck OP

He's got work to do AFTER he rebuilds it, but he can get liability insurance. I'd wager someone who's trying to get a wrecked car on the road to save a buck wasn't going to put comprehensive on it regardless.

https://www.progressive.com/answers/insurance-salvage-title-car/

If you own a vehicle with a salvage title, the only way to get it back on the road is to rebuild it. You typically need to have a licensed repair specialist rebuild the vehicle and ensure it passes a car inspection. If it passes the inspection, your vehicle will receive a rebuilt title status. You'll then need to get car insurance before you take it for a drive. Note that not all insurance companies offer coverage for a rebuilt title vehicle, and some that do may limit your coverage options.

If your insurance company accepts rebuilt title vehicles, then you can typically get liability coverage as well as any other coverages your state requires, such as uninsured motorist coverage or medical payments coverage and personal injury protection.

Depending on the insurer, you may or may not be able to get comprehensive car insurance coverage or auto collision coverage on your rebuilt title vehicle. This is because rebuilt vehicles may still have damage or issues from the accident that totaled them, making it difficult to tell the difference between old and new damage to the vehicle.

Due to the vehicle's history, a vehicle that's been rebuilt may cost more to insure. Since a rebuilt vehicle may have issues that weren't fixed during the restoration process, insurance companies may view them as more likely to be involved in an accident, which can lead to a higher insurance rate for a rebuilt title vehicle.

To me, the headache for this wouldn't be worth the potential savings, but some people have a different tolerance for the hoops needed to possibly save a buck.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

Not sure how that work? Why would they buy back now. They clearly hid all these damages, but i dont see them agreeing to this now and buying back. ANy thoughts would be appreciated.,

If they Hid damages can't You sue them? If there's nothing else You can do I would part it out to try and get Your money back out of it as long as the drive train isn't messed up like the guy in post 36 mentioned..

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