Hey,

I was involved in a fender bender in my beloved XJ (no rust, no dents, runs great ect ect) The other party was at fault 100% and I have a police report.

Damage on first glance was a broken fender flare. Called a salvage yard, they said around $200. Talked to the lady, she said sure, and we exchanged info. I got a case number, and we decided to settle it civilly (w/o insurance involvement)

Took it to two body shops, and they noticed the fender is creased, inner liner cracked, bumper bracket bent, fender flare bracket ruined, the flare, and if I wanted to push for a pair of new front tires tires I could (damage to sidewalls from curb hopping to avoid her, and from the impact)
Both estimates $750-$800ish, 3 days in shop, including a loner car.

Called her back and said we need to talk, and when she finally called back and asked what the problem was...

She had some serious sticker shock, accused me of fraud, extortion, and said it was rusty and falling apart anyways. She then said she only makes $200 a week at burger king... I said the liability comes with the responsibility of driving, it was her fault admittedly so and per the reports, and that I wont be on the hook to fix it. I said I would call my insurance tomorrow, and she pleaded not to. She said she wanted her boyfriend to look at it, I said sure he can look at it, but we're meeting somewhere mutual and public. Left it at that. Still calling my agent tomorrow, but wondering a few things.

Is there a better way to handle the situation?
Does the price sound about right?

Longshot!
Is there anyone who happens to have a fender, the flare, and the trim pieces around the truck (Both front fender flares, both lower front fender trims, both front door trims)


Thank you
~Nate

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