Quote Originally Posted by tigger19 View Post
UPDATE.
Turns out it was repairable. I got my car back yesterday- so I'm still in shock. They told me it was going to take ages and I couldn't get any information regarding the assessment - so I had no idea what was going on. The repairers said they have been so sick of just doing hail damage jobs they bumped this up the list. The bill apparently came to close to $8K - I had the bonnet, rhs guard and pretty much the front of the car replaced including new radiator, condensor, bumper and even a new valance. The gear box was rebuilt new first synchro - and so far everything seems OK. I'll know for sure after a more 'spirited' drive (legally of course), but I'm happier than I expected to be. Not sure I would have have been given the option to repair by my insurance if they had been paying for it but at least now I don't have any stone chips on the bonnet
With exception to the gearbox rebuild, I did all that plus airbags, headlights & radiator support for my wifes golf and it cost me $1,500.

Glad you've got her back on the road.