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Originally Posted by notorious
Any ideas what to do with the car now?
I don't think it'll be possible to repair torn aluminium properly.
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As you've said, insurance company will just write it off (based on pictures of other Audi's being written off for similar small accident damage).
The question is, what does the car mean to you? Is it a tool to get you from A to B, or does it mean more than that? I know Andrew mentioned about the size of the rear quarter panel, and it wouldn't be getting it back to factory standard, but is there not a chance of getting someone to sort out the damage? Second hand bumpers, boot lid and lights can be sourced from the forum sponsors.
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Replaced alarm horn,
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