2 Months into owning my Jetta.. :(

[PhiLep]

Some idiot comes along (of course, with a 4wd and the essential bull bar) that isn't paying attention and destroys it.

made the insurance claim and took it to the assessor who didn't tell me anything about what was required to fix it or the price range, however told me that it would be a "big job". A friend confirmed this and told me that the part that was hit is the only part of the car that is welded on and that it would need to be cut off and a new piece re-welded. Is there any truth to this?

[ziggyboy]

I feel your pain.

My Jetta was damaged in a carpark in a hit and run after only 4 months. Similar amount of damage but I was somewhat lucky that only the bumper was hit.

That's probably a big job as the guy who fixed my bumper said if it was any part of the body it would've been a big job.

Let us know how you go. I'm sure you'll forget about it after it's been repaired. I know I did!

[Ryan_R]

I saw an accident involving a dark Jetta like yours and a 4WD type vehicle Wednesday morning on King St (Princess Hwy) just approaching the intersection with the Citylink tunnel. I would just about assume it was you except I think he hit the other side of the car (just) and I didn't notice much, if any, damage from where I was.

[PhiLep]

Wouldn't have been me Ryan, mine happened at Calder Park Drive in Sydenham (it was the other guys fault).
Although I can't really speak as I'm still on P's but from what I've seen (in my personal experience), 4WD drivers are the most aggressive and dangerous drivers, in my experience

[anthony]

I feel for you and your brand new Jetta...

[dodobird]

my condolences to you bro! Really painful to see that damage. I feel for you i'd be so so so pissed off!

[PhiLep]

Yeah I was pretty pissed off when it happened, the guy that hit me had the nerve to suggest we both "go our separate ways" and not through insurance.. while his 93 Hilux had a bit off paint off the bull bar and my car is totaled -.-