Slid into curb bending my rear left side wheel =(

[cjosisek90 0]

How much would it cost to get this repaired?

I slid into a curb about 30 minutes ago from the black ice on the roads doing about 25-30 mph.

I managed to drive it home and don't manage on driving it anywheres unless its to a local car shop.

How much do you think this costs and would you recommend me getting a new car?

I currently have a 95 Honda Accord - 2.2L Vtech, 235k miles on it >.< Ran excellent, just not in bad weather.

Any tips, info, help, would really help.

Thanks,

Curt

[jonbearsmt 919]

is it the wheel or is the angle of the wheel broken???

if the tire is at an angle all you need is the "dog bone" its like 130 bucks.

why would you need anew car!

[cjosisek90 0]

Had it for 2 years now and i think i need a change, but i love this car... idunno

ill check back if its the wheel alone or not...

[cjosisek90 0]

it seems to me that the tire is more bent than the axel? (not good with cars general structure and parts.)

It does though look like the axel is slightly bent.

[jonbearsmt 919]

well take pics... and if you have it towed ask the driver if he can see whats wrong with it.

if hes a nice guy he will tell you what he thinks... i do it all the time.

[cjosisek90 0]

ill take pictures tomorrow with the wheel off and in the light... its too dark at the moment.

Fuck I'm mad....

Ok, Thanks,

Curt

[Acidburn 10]

even a couple suspension components will be far cheaper than a new car

different story if there's body damage though

[johnecon2001 82]

Its probably the trailing arm. You should be able to pick up a set of them at a junkyard for under $200.

Replacing them is really easy, don't pay someone to do it.

You'll need an alignment afterwards though.

[bigharv 0]

damn thats a bummer

[cjosisek90 0]

My brother said he can do it....all he needs is a new rear control arm, brake line, and a new wheel and he can do it for me =)

Just going to be a bitch to save up for this chit...LOL hes like just pay me back by buying me taco bell for lunch for 3 days.

Then i have to find a alignment shop and get them aligned.

[johnecon2001 82]

OUCH.

May as well get a new rear trailing arm as well. I'd put money on it being twisted.

[cjosisek90 0]

Cars fixed....grabbed the left control arm and the whole rear bracket for 50 bucks off a 94 Accord at a junkyard....about 3 hours later i have my car up and running. My alignment is off at about .25 of an inch lol...Going to get my oil changed, new 4 wheel alignment, and get a rattle fixed tomorrow morning. Im so happy this didnt end up spending 400 dollars for some asshole to fix my car and in someway break it so i have to get it fixed again by him.