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According to the latest complete data available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there will be 5.2 million non-fatal motor vehicle crashes in 2020, down 22% from 2019. The number of fatalities increased slightly (6.8%) and the number of injuries decreased by 17%. Most fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of your home and at speeds less than 40 miles per hour.
Cheapinsurance.com used information from across the Internet to compile this list of 5 common auto crash repairs. Cost estimates are available from various sources such as LendingTree and Chase Bank.
Owning a car can be expensive. According to AAA’s August 2022 study, the average annual cost of a new car in 2022 is $10,728, including fuel, maintenance and insurance. Repairs needed after a crash can drive up that price tag. Damage such as small dents or minor scratches in the paintwork are good to fix yourself, but other work is better left to the professionals. I guess.
Read on to find out what the most common repair costs after a car crash are.
bumper damage
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A car’s bumper is designed to absorb the energy of a crash and protect the front and rear of the car in low speed collisions. This includes the hood and trunk, grille, fuel, exhaust, cooling system, headlights, taillights and parking lights.
According to Eli’s, an auto body repair company in Southern California, repairing a bumper can cost between $100 and $1,000, and replacement costs about $800 to $2,000. Many modern vehicles have sensors and cameras in the bumpers that need to be replaced or repaired, increasing labor costs.
car door damage
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Car door repairs can cost as little as $50 for minor dent repairs. If you have to match the paint to fix the scratches, the price will go up.
Modern car doors house complex wiring and lock and window mechanisms that can be expensive to repair. If the door has small dents or scratches, it may need to be replaced. You can pay $800 for the door and hundreds more for labor.
scratched paint
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When it comes to car scratches, it’s the depth of the damage that matters. That’s because your car’s paint is made up of many layers. Top clearcoat marks are the easiest to fix. Deeper scratches can be a multi-layered job, but scratches that reach the metal need to be repaired quickly to keep your car from rusting. .
If you have a new car, the dealer can use the vehicle identification number or VIN to find the correct paint. If he wants to work on the repair himself, he can usually buy about 2 ounces of paint for $50 to $300. The dealer charges him $150 to $1,000 for scratch repairs and double that for hood and door repairs.
cracked windshield
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A small chip may remain on the windshield. This is caused by pebbles, ice, or other small debris from the road hitting the car. However, large cracks often spread and can block vision. Before you replace your windshield, it’s important to ask yourself: Is it on the driver’s side, does it have multiple cracks, is it longer than 6 inches, does it start at the edge?
A new windshield costs between $250 and $400. For luxury cars, prices range from $1,000 to over $4,500. Older car chip repairs typically range from $60 to $100.
dented panel
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Prices for dent repairs range from $50 to $2,500. For example, a small dent from rocks or hail will cost about $50 to $125 to fix. A large dent from a collision can cost $150 or more.
what drives the price? For example, bumpers may be fitted with electrical components such as sensors. A dent may span several panels that need to be replaced. More expensive work may involve repainting or sanding.
This article originally appeared on Cheapinsurance.com and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.