I was quoted $2500 for something much smaller. It was a shock to realize how much body shops charge unless insurance is involved.
That rear panel will need cutting, a new one welded, and painted. That won’t be cheap here.
You’re looking at easily over $4k.
To start, it could be anywhere from $2k to $5k.
It really depends. If you can find someone who does cash jobs, it might be a few hundred. Otherwise, you could go through insurance, but that will label the car as having been in an accident. Try to find a local shop that won’t report it on Carfax. Realistically, it probably won’t be cheap, but the good news is it doesn’t look like it’s down to the metal.
@TucsonTrekker
No way, the metal is folded, and the paint is definitely removed. Getting that panel back to its original shape will take a lot of work. With all the labor and materials for painting, I’d definitely charge more than a few hundred.
@PeterJames4
I had a similar issue, and even though it wasn’t as big, I managed to get it fully fixed for that kind of money. It’s not perfect, but if you’re not looking for perfection, you might consider going with a cash job.
@TucsonTrekker
Got it, that’s a good point I hadn’t considered. I appreciate the info.