Jersey got hit with snow/sleet on Saturday. While i wa
s turning into my development, my car just slid and hit the curb. The driver's side wheel is messed upppp. A chunk of the rim came off and it seems like the control arm is bent because there is almost no clearance from the tire to the splash guard :thumbsdow


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Any idea how much repair and a new rim would cost??? I was thinking if I should just get new rims lol

Welcome aboard and sorry to hear about this mishap.

I wouldn't even cotemplate repairing this rim, it's done, finished, over and out, it's no longer safe if somebody try to weld a piece back on.

Others will be able to tell you how much the replacement rim will cost, you might be able to source one from eBay and shipped for less than the local dealership would charge.

As well, you might want to consider winter tires to minimize the chance of something similar happening again.

Wow... that's a huge chunk that fell off. I curbed one of my rims on the sidewalk. It's scuffed up near the circumference of the wheel. I try not to think about it tho =/

good thing is that your okay from this accident

time for some new wheels

I can pretty much say that the repair is going to be over whatever deductible you've got on your insurance.

The subframe will need to be checked for bending as the force of that shot can be sent right to the subframe, while still bending whatever it bent.

I also wouldn't trust that tire, it may bubble in short order taking a shot like that.

Im going to go to the Honda dealership directly and ask them for an estimate. Im thinking the rim and the parts will be expensive because its a new car.

dealership is gonna rob you, if you can take it to another mechanic

yea deff mechanic.. were in jersey you at??

Take it to the dealership if you are going to get insurance to cover it (you probably should), that way you are getting real parts.

dealership is gonna rob you, if you can take it to another mechanicIt's in the O.P.'s bests interests to go get the initial estimate from a Honda dealership's collision-center, as they'll price-out the needed parts which will be nicely itemized based off of list/MSRP costs, and then quote their own labor-rate (likely to be $80-$100/hr+).

Once the O.P. submits that projected repair estimate to his vehicle insurance provider & gets the compensation, they can then take it to the more affordable independent collision-repair facility of their choice & likely come out well ahead: meaning get compensated enough to get their repairs done, have their deductible paid, and perhaps have some wind-fall cash (if the repair-shop has relatively low labor-rate & heavily discounted new OEM components or even used parts were acquired, etc').

It's really a no-brainer to go w/ an indie' repair shop/facility unless you have extensive body or notable frame/structural damages. Then, due to the proficiency & experience of an actual dealership collision-center, that is generally the way to go because they have an unconditional guarantee to make it 100% satisfactory to you as long as it may take; though, obviously your insurance remittance will go straight to the dealership collision-center & there will be no cash-outflow/'windfall' for mods' & par'taying... :naughty:

On-topic... the extent of damage(s) can't truly be ascertained/determined from the pics' provided. However, corners of cars nowadays are largely composed of swappable components (ie. control-arms, knuckles, compliance-pivots, ball-joints, tie-end rods, bushings, etc'). Remove the damaged/bent bits, install the new ones. Voila! And even if the some kinking occurred in the sub-frame (as aforementioned by someone), it's not end-of-the-world as it's all steel/alloy (not aluminum) so repairing it back to complete OEM-specs' is relatively easy!

its gonna cost around $500 to replace it, not including the wheel.

yea deff mechanic.. were in jersey you at??

Old Bridge/Matawan

Im going to go to the Honda dealership directly and ask them for an estimate. Im thinking the rim and the parts will be expensive because its a new car.Brand-new OEM parts for the 8th gen' Accord coupe are relatively cheap, actually. You'll be surprised. The Accord is such a high-volume vehicle, spare/extra parts/components are inexpensive compared to other imports... trust me! :cool:

If you're curious, price some 'bits out here:

www.magauto.com
www.accessories-honda.com
www.hondapartsdeals.com
www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
www.hondapartsnow.com
www.bernardiparts.com

Old Bridge/MatawanOff-topic... but isn't that the area where there were some grizzly shark-attacks back in 1916, which inspired the famous book/movie, "Jaws"? :D

Take it to the dealership if you are going to get insurance to cover it (you probably should), that way you are getting real parts.

Definitely not going to do this through insurance because my rates would sky rocket. I just turned 18 years oldd and am still in high school. I'll have someone I know at Sears check it out and i'll go from there. While im there i might as well get my HIDs installed.

Definitely not going to do this through insurance because my rates would sky rocket. I just turned 18 years oldd and am still in high school...
In that case, try to get your parts from an 8th gen' Accord coupe w/ a rear-end or passenger-side wreck/collision, via a wrecker/salvage-yard/ebay.

I've found this vendor to be very useful & cost-effective in the past for many of my Honda/Acura repairs:

www.harecycling.com

Brand-new OEM parts for the 8th gen' Accord coupe are relatively cheap, actually. You'll be surprised. The Accord is such a high-volume vehicle, spare/extra parts/components are inexpensive compared to other imports... trust me! :cool:

If you're curious, price some 'bits out here:

www.magauto.com
www.accessories-honda.com
www.hondapartsdeals.com
www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
www.hondapartsnow.com
www.bernardiparts.com

Off-topic... but isn't that the area where there were some grizzly shark-attacks back in 1916, which inspired the famous book/movie, "Jaws"? :D

Haha yeah I think there were attacks but not sure if it inspired Jaws loll. And good looks on the links. As soon as I know for sure whats damaged ill see what these places have. The interior illumination kit looks juicy :naughty:

Haha yeah I think there were attacks but not sure if it inspired Jaws loll.Oh, no way man! The author of the book "Jaws" (Peter Benchley) said he was inspired by the Matawan (creek) attacks (also other nearby attacks at around the same time along w/ the Jersey coast), and paralleled his story on the actual events that took place... no lie!

I know my shark books, movies, and attack stories... :blush:

Hey Buddy, I'm sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident. Its a good thing that the rim took some damage. However, I don't want to worry you extra, but I think you should know that if you were going at it at approx. 5mph or so, and smacked a curb, not only the side which took the impact may be effected. Basically, start saving money so you can check the sub-frame, the knuckle on the impact side and for replacement of left and right cv-joints (the whole assemblies with the shafts), because i have a feeling that once you get the new rims, when you're going to be going 65mph+ and accelerating, your car will be shacking like its about to explode.

I say all this because i was in a similar unfortunate accident with my Gen VII Accord. I wish you the best.

Definitely not going to do this through insurance because my rates would sky rocket. I just turned 18 years oldd and am still in high school. I'll have someone I know at Sears check it out and i'll go from there. While im there i might as well get my HIDs installed.

I'd pm Fredsvt and see how far away his shop is from you. Thats got to be your best bet. He's answered about 50+ pms from me eventhough I'm in Ohio.

I had this happen to my 2000 accord like 5 years ago.

The rim is off set to the back of the wheel well, it could be a broken link, or has it was with me took it to a auto body and they just set it to rack. In other words, its like an alignment but they work with the other parts (steering controls, upper and lower ball joints) it cost me 100 bucks back then, I think it was 2 hours of labor at the autobody labor rate. which is less than mechanic or dealer by a lot.

Sorry to hear about the man at least your ok.... You can find the rim on ebay of just get new rims

I cant see your rims here at work but if they are 17's I am selling 4 coupe stock Honda Enkei's for the price that Honda sells 1. Thanks

Oh no. I would just be happy that you're okay.

I thought I was going to die that night.. I'm from Jersey too. I must say though, that I was going up a hill where a BMW, maxima, and mazda 6 were completely stuck.. wheels spinning and going nowhere. When I got to the ice patch of death, I had to stop and although I was very nervous when I had to start up again... the accord picked up and kept going. I was sseriously impressed.

Nonetheless, Jersey sucks. :(

i think a new rim is 180$ .. they had to replace 2 of mine .. and thats what it said on the form from state farm ..

She's about right on the price.

However I would just save up and get some new shoes all together :).

She's about right on the price.

However I would just save up and get some new shoes all together :).

I gave the car into DCH Academy Honda where my cousin works. Tey estimated about $6000 worth of damage because not onnly does the contol arm needs replacement, but the whole fram of the car is probably damaged. I called Geico and they said "they will take full responsibility of the accident" and all I have to pay is the deductible ($500).

I wanted to give it in to a Honda dealership because I feel comfortable with people who actually know their parts and car. It may be expensive but the reassurance that I will be getting genuine Honda parts installed from certified Honda technicians is good enough.

:dunno:


And I wanted new rims, but I guess it can wait until the spring

I gave the car into DCH Academy Honda where my cousin works. Tey estimated about $6000 worth of damage because not onnly does the contol arm needs replacement, but the whole fram of the car is probably damaged. I called Geico and they said "they will take full responsibility of the accident" and all I have to pay is the deductible ($500).

I wanted to give it in to a Honda dealership because I feel comfortable with people who actually know their parts and car. It may be expensive but the reassurance that I will be getting genuine Honda parts installed from certified Honda technicians is good enough.

:dunno:


And I wanted new rims, but I guess it can wait until the spring


Well good thing that you have insurance!!

I'm (hopefully) getting my wheels in the spring time too, it makes no sene getting them in the winter. It's amazing how effing expensive they are. Oh well. :)

Well good thing that you have insurance!!

I'm (hopefully) getting my wheels in the spring time too, it makes no sene getting them in the winter. It's amazing how effing expensive they are. Oh well. :)

Worddd. Which ones do u have in mind?

Good-call going w/ the dealership's collision/repair-center, if there is presumably sub-frame damage, which requires a fair bit of skill, experience, and proficiency (aside from the rather simple task of remove/reinstall basic bolt-on suspension/steering parts). They'll make it as good as new, if not- you can bring it back & let them work on it till it's to your satisfaction. Also, you'll get a loaner, which you more than likely wouldn't have at an indie' shop (unless insurance directly paid them, then you wouldn't get your 'windfall'/slush-funds).

You might also want to look into 'diminished-value adjustment' from your vehicle insurance provider. This is a negotiable amount that the insurance provider pays to you as compensation for the likely reduced resale/residual value of your vehicle since it's been in a documented accident/collision requiring an insurance-claim, and so forth. . .

Also, take as many before/after pics & make a file w/ complete/thorough records of the repair, in-case of a future sale or trade-in, which will show that the repair-job was completed w/o compromise & the original damage(s) weren't overly extensive. . .

G'luck w/ everything! :cool:

Worddd. Which ones do u have in mind?

19'' Foose Speedster... check them out on this accord on cardomain....

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3079958

I had liked them before I saw them on this car.. and then when I saw this I was sold. Just have to find money now..