First (minor) accident in the Audi (San Diego)

[dkenn75]

Making a left-hand turn (two lane turn, I was on the outside)...guy runs a red light, almost got all the way through the innersection and smashes into my front right passenger side fender, nicking the bumper as well as the headlight.

First accident in the Audi, not stoked.

Crappy iPhone pics aside, the fender, bumper and headlight are all scratched/crumpled and gotta be replaced. Good time to get an S-Line bumper I suppose?

Thing is, this guy didn't want his insurance to go through the roof so we agreed to just have him hand over a money order for however much everything will cost to repair. Seems like a good guy and I got all his info (including insurance) so not worried about that. His car barely had a scratch on it (old Crown Victoria - of course) so he's fine.

Any thoughts? Still venting/crying

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I'm wondering what exactly I should do as far as getting the repairs done (I never get in accidents!). Should I head over to my dealer and just let them diagnose what all needs to be replaced then go to their recommended body shop? Any local San Diego shops anyone recommends?

Appreciate the help!

[Mike@PureMS]

Chapparone Auto Body
8039 Balboa Avenue, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 505-0900

West Coast Specialities
7686 Formula Place
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 549-8226

Two places our local customers have used with great success.

[dkenn75]

Thanks, Mike! Gonna check 'em out for sure.

[ben916]

I thought Amato's was the place to take it for Audis??!?!?

[dkenn75]

I thought Amato's was the place to take it for Audis??!?!?
I used to live right down the street from there in Sorrento Valley! Always saw SICK Audi's! Is it worth a look?

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