My car’s wheel is bent from accident, how much will it cost to replace?

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So i recently got into a accident. I have dents in my car as well, but I’m not worrying about those at the moment, my cars rear right wheel is bent inwards(top of wheel bent towards/into car). It’s in a state where i can’t drive it over 5 miles per hour. Can someone tell me what might be the issue and an estimate as to much much it will cost??? Since this is going to be out of pocket, an estimate would be appreciated. Before someone wonders, the accident was my fault and i only have liability insurance . . . so this is going to be out of pocket.

Rose Schowalter · Accepted Answer

2000

Rose Schowalter · Answer

If the top of the wheel appears to be bent in all the time, then it is not the wheel that is bent, but instead it is either part of the frame and/or suspension member. Audi parts are not cheap and I do not know if it has twin a-arm or struts. Twin a-arms might take a new a-arm and these run 150 dollars on up depending on if used parts, new parts or factory replacements are used.Now if the wheel wobbles because the bent portion rotates a rim can be found in salvage yards for about 50 dollars and the tire will have to be remounted if it is still usable. It might not be if you drive very far with this condition.You might need both or it could be much worse because the car uses struts and the uni-body is bent. The damage might be so bad that with it being a ten year old car, that it will be written off by the insurance company.From your description, it sounds like a write off (as in totalled) and not worth fixing.

Rose Schowalter · Answer

Bent Car Wheel

Rose Schowalter · Answer

How much work to repair your car depends on what kind of car it is. If it has rear wheel drive, I’d say the hub on the end of the axle is bent and that axle must be replaced. A used axel from salvage will do, but a new bearing will be needed on it. It’s possible there’s more damage. None of us can see anything, so don’t expect any better info than this.

Rose Schowalter · Answer

FWD or RWD? The make and model of the car makes a lot of difference here. Is the wheel bent or the axle? Or suspension? IF frame the car could be beyond repair.

Rose Schowalter · Answer

Does your car have a name meatball?2002 A6 rear cross-members are going for around $200 in scrap yards. Pick up that, a wheel and a pair of new shocks (yes both sides) With installation at a local garage I’m guessin’ you’ll be out $1-1.2k

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My car’s wheel is bent from accident, how much will it cost to replace?

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