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I recently had an accident in my 99' 9-5 during one of the seemingly endless heavy snowfalls this year. While slowly going down a hill at perhaps 1-5 mph I lost all traction and began to slide, I was terrified how quickly I began to gain momentum. After what seemed a long time, though most likely measured in seconds, I decided that as opposed to trying to make it to the bottom (which was maybe 300 yards and only became steeper) I would steer off the road. The fact that either side of the street was lined with trees was not the problem, the problem was that the tree I hit was a cherry tree. For anyone not familiar with what they look like they do not grow straight up but more so at a 45 degree angle. So at maybe 15-20 mph I hit the tree. My bumper was literally untouched, unfortunately when the corner of my hood took the impact it was forced downwards and blew out both my headlight and turn signal housings.
So the advice I seek is actually more in the form of a few (any) educated guesses. I apologize I have no way of uploading pictures, I realize how much that would help. Obviously both assemblies require replacement and the damage to the hood is bad but completely isolated to the area just above both housings. Any guess as to how much the bill might be, anything at all would be greatly appreciated. My other concern is as follows; I have the full comprehensive insurance package with a $500 deductible and my car, despite being immaculate inside and out, has 180,000 miles. A friend of mine suggested insurance might total it, I do not understand how that could be true. Is this really possible?
Thank you, Scott
So the advice I seek is actually more in the form of a few (any) educated guesses. I apologize I have no way of uploading pictures, I realize how much that would help. Obviously both assemblies require replacement and the damage to the hood is bad but completely isolated to the area just above both housings. Any guess as to how much the bill might be, anything at all would be greatly appreciated. My other concern is as follows; I have the full comprehensive insurance package with a $500 deductible and my car, despite being immaculate inside and out, has 180,000 miles. A friend of mine suggested insurance might total it, I do not understand how that could be true. Is this really possible?
Thank you, Scott