Vitolo.

[Texus]

That feels like a very high quote for the work you described. I'd try to shop around or ask around for other options.

 

[Vitolo]

That feels like a very high quote for the work you described. I'd try to shop around or ask around for other options.

Thanks, and yes it did sound very high indeed.
I'll admit, though that more is damaged than meets the eye.
Components behind the grill got caught up in the moving of the wheel well liner, as it got forced out of place.
I did go into 3 other places for estimates (and brought a friend to help me think it through).
The 1st two touched around the $5,000 mark.
Toyota Collision was even higher than them.
The place I chose warranties the work for the life of the vehicle.
I'd would be paying $72 an hour for the work. ($52 for the paint guy)
I searched for all of the parts and found some used but at same costs, and also after market duplicates,
but the lifetime warranty is only when using certified Toyota parts.
I am older now, and disabled.
Paths of least resistance help me.
My ability to search, and get back and forth, waiting for further estimates while driving a car with blind spots and no turn signal
makes me nervous.
Thanks for watching my back @Texus !
It felt very supportive to read your comment.

 

[CrazyDiamond]

I am very saddened by this Vito. I wish you the best for this and I hope it gets done for a reasonable amount.

 

[Vitolo]

I am very saddened by this Vito.

Thank you for the sentiment. Don't be sad... You've seen me bounce back from worse!
I have a way to approach this, and will just have to commit to a payment agreement, and minimize
certain expenses for the upcoming period of time.