A huge financial setback

[semisane1987]

I think if I need to get the car up and running again I need.

1. Engine Mount
2. Engine mount bolt
3. Rear engine gearbox mount

They said to replace those it will take 4 hours.

 

[Sinbad]

No more than 2 Imho.

 

[TheChamp]

Nothing about the bent cross member on the things you mentioned?

 

[semisane1987]

Nothing about the bent cross member on the things you mentioned?

I'm clueless when it comes to cars is it a cradle a cross member, I did see the radiator cradle is bent severly.

 

[TheChamp]

Radiator cradle is bent severly. But like I said still looking at my options.

It is usually made of aluminium or plastic, if aluminium it can easily be beaten back into shape with a hammer, if plastic it can be mended with adhesive.

 

[semisane1987]

Anywhere I will see the lady at Honda said for R10 000 I can get the car up and running again. It will take 4 hours to put the mountings back, but I should know the car is not safe.

 

[TheChamp]

I'm clueless when it comes to cars is it a cradle a cross member, I did see the radiator cradle is bent severly.

I am pretty certain that you relayed a story about a bent or damaged cross member which is making your car very unsafe to drive, yet there is no mention of a cross member on the quote, it's either you are being lied to or they forgot to include the cross member in the things to be repaired.

A cross member is a cross member not a radiator cradle. Google a car cross member and you will see what it is, it's a piece of metal that joins the right and left side of the car, andbitbalso provide a mounting surface for engine and transmission mountings.

 

[rietrot]

Anywhere I will see the lady at Honda said for R10 000 I can get the car up and running again. It will take 4 hours to put the mountings back, but I should know the car is not safe.

Take a friend or family member that knows about cars. And ask this lady why does the aircon not working cause the car to be unsafe.

 

[TheChamp]

Anywhere I will see the lady at Honda said for R10 000 I can get the car up and running again. It will take 4 hours to put the mountings back, but I should know the car is not safe.

Can't you take the car to AA or Dekra and at least get an unbiased opinion of what really needs to be done? That unsafe car story may or may not be true, it's hard to say as it is usually used to scare unsuspecting motorists into spending hugevamounts of money on unnecessary repairs.

 

[TheChamp]

If everything else fails, https://www.autotrader.co.za/used-cars/honda/brio/2013-honda-brio-hatch-1.2-trend-fpa-4e6d137a90b541e580a0015eb5d6d480?search-path=L3ByaWNlL2xlc3MtdGhhbi0xMDAwMDAvcmFkaXVzLzEwL3BhZ2UvMzkvc2VhcmNo&result-index=577

 

[Exaelea]

2 Fenders and a bonnet = R14.5k paintjob ? Madness

 

[TheChamp]

2 Fenders and a bonnet = R14.5k paintjob ? Madness

It's not a Tazz, it's a Brio.

 

[Exaelea]

It's not a Tazz, it's a Brio.

and? A tazz has more surface to paint than a Brio. Doubt theres any damage as OP would have mentioned dents/rust etc.. or would have noticed it when buying

..or rather, its listed as to be repaired.. not replaced with new fender/bonnet and painted

 

[KhoisanX]

Please post some pictures of the engine bay.

 

[TheChamp]

Please post some pictures of the engine bay.

Yes do OP, especially since the guys here are so keen to help. You can also take the car to some exhaust place to lift up and see the damage from underneath. The cross member will be clearly visible.

 

[Craig_]

These guys are f.king you without condoms. You don't really need to do the body work, do the mechanical stuff that is needed and do the rest over time. Eventually you can sell the car for market value and start over. This guys on the forum actually gave you some good advice, don't look back in two years and regret not listening.

Sweet and short answer the car was in accident, they did a good job to cover up the damages.

Things that need to be replaced
1. R/S engine mount
2. R/S Engine Mount bolt
3. Radiator fan shroud
4. R/S Engine splash guard
5. Radiator cradle
6. Radiator
7. Anti freeze
8. Aircon Condenser
9. Aircon gas
10. R/S driveshaft
11. Timing cover
12. Rear engine gearbox mouth

These need to be repaired
1. Fender
2. R/R fender
3. Bonnet
4. Paint

Other stuff it's minors scratches there and there when I was still learning to drive

 

[Thor]

Or at least post that R84k qoute here if you can't explain.

^

 

[Sinbad]

^

Jirre you should really read the thread before you add your 2 Zimbabwe cents

 

[TheChamp]

Jirre you should really read the thread before you add your 2 Zimbabwe cents

:crylaugh:

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

These guys are f.king you without condoms. You don't really need to do the body work, do the mechanical stuff that is needed and do the rest over time. Eventually you can sell the car for market value and start over. This guys on the forum actually gave you some good advice, don't look back in two years and regret not listening.

honestly OP, you sound exactly like me, when I had my ECU problems,
stopped, think, and then act,

tow the car to Dekra, see exactly what needs fixing to make the car drivable, go to a scrapyard, and get the parts needed,
DONT pay something that exorbitant, as Honda see a scared little Kid, and think lets get our beer money for the month out of you.

you can fix it for a lot less than what honda quoted you, go to a good mechanic, see what needs fixing, and fix it to make it drivable,
I just think your going to dig yourself a deeper hole OP, like myself,

Kia quoted me for a New ECU 18K at the time, the ENTIRE engine cost 9,5K,
eventually caught the gautrain to PRY and got myself an ECU for 4,5K with fitting another 500, and I was up and driving.

learn from everybody here, dont make the same mistakes. dont go buying a new car for a fender bender,