Need help / purchase used 09 damaged in accident?? - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisJunkie · 01-01-2014, 09:24 PM

Hello all, newbie/wannabe here. Was wondering if I could get some feedback and opinions on whether it would be wise/unwise to purchase a vehicle that has been in an accident. The dealer took it in on a trade. Showed us the carproof, was upfront and explained what he could to us. The car had $5200 damage to L front and side. Not a write-off, and no change of title. The L/F wheel disc is missing (assuming was damaged, forgot to ask), he told us he was replacing L/F wheel bearing. The car was repaired before the trade-in, and to his best guess, he felt the F bumper and L/F fender were replaced, and the doors may have been painted. The price and mileage are irrelevant at this point, my concern would be hidden damage or that something may be out of alignment which may cause recurring damage in the front end. Any opinions would be appreciated if possible. Thanks

01-01-2014, 09:24 PM	#1
YarisJunkie Drives: 2001 maxima / parked Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2	Need help / purchase used 09 damaged in accident?? Hello all, newbie/wannabe here. Was wondering if I could get some feedback and opinions on whether it would be wise/unwise to purchase a vehicle that has been in an accident. The dealer took it in on a trade. Showed us the carproof, was upfront and explained what he could to us. The car had $5200 damage to L front and side. Not a write-off, and no change of title. The L/F wheel disc is missing (assuming was damaged, forgot to ask), he told us he was replacing L/F wheel bearing. The car was repaired before the trade-in, and to his best guess, he felt the F bumper and L/F fender were replaced, and the doors may have been painted. The price and mileage are irrelevant at this point, my concern would be hidden damage or that something may be out of alignment which may cause recurring damage in the front end. Any opinions would be appreciated if possible. Thanks