VZ Calais 6.0l b pillar replacement cost

[AlexHK/VZ]

Hi does anyone no of a good repairer in Adelaide who can repair my VZ Calais 6.0l it has been T - Boned on the drivers side and needs a b- pillar replacement both doors front guard and if anyone knows the repair cost involved on average would be greatly appreciated?

 

[AlexHK/VZ]

This is a picture I have of the damage

 

[EYY]

Lol. That things toast man. Find a good shell and swap everything over.

 

[AlexHK/VZ]

That’s what I didn’t want to do because it’s HBD has a factory sunroof. It’s a repairable write off. I just want a good job and done properly

 

[VT&VX]

That isn't repairable because the car is worth less than the repair.

Why is the car worth repairing?
Just because it has a factory sunroof?

Anything else? Make a list of the bits worth keeping.

 

[Calaber]

Can't help with you with the pillar or cost but if the pillar is damaged, the chances are the sill and roof structure will have also been distorted as well, even though it might not be obvious at first glance. Your rear suspension obviously copped a hell of a whack too.

I suspect even a later model Calais would be a write off with that damage.

 

[VT&VX]

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[losh1971]

You will struggle to get a price on here as it needs to be assessed. But if the car had no dents or damage a full respray alone will set you back $3.5-$4k. Using a guessometer, going by repairs I have had done in the past, you have another $3.5-$4k in labour to repair the damage, plus parts. I'd say not much change if any out of $10k.
To put it in perspective. I was quoted $450- $550 to rub down and respray a bonnet.

 

[VT&VX]

To put it in perspective. I was quoted $450- $550 to rub down and respray a bonnet

Is that your nice way of saying
'it won't buff out'

 

[losh1971]

Pretty much.