Hi guys,
I am looking into buying Mazda 3 2019, that's been written off. It is got these damages:
I01A [Impact | Passenger front | Heavy panel]
I05A [Impact | Passenger rear | Heavy panel]
I04B [Impact | Driver rear | Light panel]
What is "heavy panel"?
TIA
EDIT:
*It's from Pickles
*Price $10k
*pics https://ibb.co/KGjgnvj
https://ibb.co/XXyhzCF
https://ibb.co/9rCKkdk
https://ibb.co/cwRzLkP
EDIT 2:
*Vehicle report https://ibb.co/FW1JGtP
It means it's stuffed.
I am looking into buying Mazda 3 2019, that's been written off
Why?
heavy panel
It is exactly what it says. Bad damage to panels. With heavy front and rear, looks like it might have been in a crash sandwich.
What is "heavy panel"?
A panel that weighs a lot.
Unfortunately If you have to ask the question, you're in over your head.
This would be for someone who can do the work themselves and take the labour cost out of it.
If the insurance company has written it off it's because it'll cost an exorbitant amount to fix.
Pics plz though.
That'll buff out.
Completely agree - there's a reason why the insurer has written it off (financial).
Also why aren't there any interior pics? Curious if the airbags deployed or not.
NSW Gov:
Code Damage severity Description
A Heavy panel Replace panel
This is like when I saw a certain facility was called a "large hadron collider", I had to ask was it the hadrons that were large, or the collider. It was the collider.
And similarly in "heavy panel damage" the heavy refers to the damage not the panels. It means heavy damage to panels. Certainly beyond the point where all that would be required to fix the damage would be panel beating and respraying. That would be light panel damage. That's why its considered a write-off.
What we are talking about here is not a car you would buy to restore to roadworthiness. But you might buy it to get parts from areas where there isn't heavy damage. But don't rely on that without inspecting it. Since its written off care might not have been taken to keep other parts in good condition, like the interior and engine.
It was the collider.
It's back online now, but they will be shutting down for Xmas.
It very likely has structural damage.
Probably heavy/light damage to panel.
It might not look like a write off to you but the underlying frame might be damaged and that’s why it’s written off.
Heavy panel damage is probably damage that requires the panel to be replaced and may have underlying impact damage. Light panel is something you could use a little body filler and paint to fix
From the photos the is not visible impact damage from the front and yet the guard is misaligned with the headlight and bonut thingy. That means the frame is bent.
Do you know what you're looking at? Or have someone who does?
No?
Don't go near it, no matter how good a deal you think it is
That car is a repairable write off from the report. Generally this means that the cost of repairs was more than the Policy was worth (from memory this is around 75% of the insured sum). It can be fixed but the cost of doing it could be quite a lot.
Judging by the hits on the car I would be concerned that the chases may have some damage (it's impossible to tell from the rear hit but it's always a concern when you get rear ended).
But my point above, if you don't know what you're looking at or know/trust someone who can tell you this walk away
You'll also find the dealers like to dress these cars up so they sell for more than they should, even if that means masking the underlying issues.
Don't need to watch many youtube fixer up videos about the horror stories when people buy these and then find out they're cooked.
Spend a few thousand more and get one that runs.
Take the photos to a panel beater and ask how much to repair. Tell them you're paying for it yourself and that it's not going through insurance. They tend to charge the insurance companies more.
If it looks like that and has been written off there’s a good chance the photos aren’t going to enough detail to get a decent quote.
Is it a repairable write off?
are you in vic? You need a VIV inspection afterwards after having done a comprehensive repair logbook showing all aspects of repair, certificate of SRS system being checked as well as the manufacturer doing a measurement of the frame to make sure it is within tolerance.
That’ll cost you thousands as well as the cost to repair. Not worth it unless you own a body shop or can do it yourself
If you don't know to walk away after seeing the picture of the rear damage, you definitely don't know enough to be doing something like this. That is very expensive.
How many Ks?
Heavy panel = Severe damage, major panels replcament, structure damage possible.
Light panel = Scratches, dents or repairable damage without replacement, structure damage possible but unlikely.
Why are you replying to a thread that hasn't been replied to in over nine months?
Old thread but I've just stumbled onto it.
From those codes there is NO structural damage, either minor or heavy, NO air bags deployed. Its just panel damage.
As stated earlier, if you were handy and prepared to acquire the panels from a wrecker, get them painted and fit them, it could be a bargain. If you have to start employing panel beaters etc then maybe not such a bargain.
My neighbour was a mechanic and used to buy repairable write offs, fix them, have them inspected and passed, then sell in QLD (I'm not sure if RWO car able to be reregistered in other states?). I bought one from him many years ago for my daughter when she first got her licence, and I am currently driving one of his now. All without issues.
Of course it depends on how good the insurance company inspector is at his job. I think some panel shops are just SO expensive in their quotes to insurance companies that it is just as economical for them to simply write it off.
Understanding written off codes https://www.ppsr.gov.au/searching/do-used-car-or-vehicle-sea…
Don't do this.
Many different interpretations on what this could mean. No one's answer matters except actually inspecting it. Preferably by a qualified mechanic.