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New to the group..
just got my 06 HHR and of all the luck was in an accident...estimated costs to fix will cost me about what I paid for it...if I sell it most I have been offered is $500... car still runs but don’t know what to do??? Asking for opinions https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...2a9e057b6.jpeg
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Are you capable of turning a wrench? If you are you can save $2-3,000 in labor.

Looks to be just the hood and bumper. Insurance companies usually write you a check or give you a debit card and you can do what you want.

Unless there is a lot of unseen damage I say fix it yourself. The hood and bumper can be sent out for paint.

Welcome.

Well, what are the estimates for the repairs?
No insurance?
Did the airbag(s) go off? If so, how many of them, and which ones?

If you had more pictures, some members here that are familiar with bodywork repairs might be able to give you some ideas.
Do you have the skills, tools and facilities, to repair it yourself? It doesn't have to be perfect, just legal (ie: replacement parts from wrecking yard that are not a color match, etc.)

Send hellshotrod a PM , he has the parts! Looks like an easy fix.
hood, bumper grille and maybe bumper bar

I can’t turn a wrench..I wish I could... maybe this is a good reason to learn
The air bags did not deploy in the accident....this is an all on me fix unfortunately

Estimate for repairs is 2500/3000

i don’t have any other pictures of the front end

Remove front bumper cover and hood. Take more pictures. I am also interested in how far the tire is from the rear most part of the fender. I see the passenger side in one of your pics, it looks good. If you draw an imaginary horizontal line thru the center of the wheel and draw it across the rear side of the fender well, you need about a 2" gap. If it is less than 2" then you may have a little frame damage, this will change things for you. It may just be sheet metal. Once you get the front bumper and hood off, if the radiator is not busted, take it for a spin and see how it drives? If it drives in a straight line I would get estimates on replacement parts, then take a look at your grand total and see if it is worth it. I would definitely try to buy only the correct blue parts, buying other color parts and having them painted is going to add to your final cost. Check the website http://www.car-part.com/ this is the google for junkyards. Make a spreadsheet and start making phone calls, make sure they got the part in blue and write down the prices no matter what. Keep us posted with your decision / build.

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Here is a spreadsheet that I made when shopping for some parts for a couple of my HHR a few months back. Making a spreadsheet saves money and time.

Or PM David! He is in California