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How does replacing the entire outer shell of a vehicle along w/ replacing and rewelding the roof affect the value of the car? I have a 2007 Kia Sportage that incurred hail damage & am concerned about this and the safety of sawing off & rewelding the roof on. Will this majorly affect the carfax. I'm not sure if I should keep the car fixed or as is and pocket the insurance money (trade in and buy another)
REPLACING A ROOF IS DONE ALL THE TIME. MOST ROOFS ARE GLUED ON AND SINCE YOU ARE REPLACING A FACTORY ROOF WITH A FACTORY ROOF THERE
ISN'T ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.
AFTER THE REPAIRS ARE DONE AND YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH THE FINAL RESULT
ONLY YOU CAN MAKE THE DECISION AS TO SELL THE CAR FOR YOUR PIECE OF MIND.
MIKE
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| Comment | totally misunderstood the question. But then again, I'm a women. What more can I say about the roof being sawed off and rewelded. I didn't need to hear that it will just be glued back on | ||
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Michael Kakuk
Expertise
I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.
Experience
15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector.
10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.
Organizations
Ezine expert author.
Publications
Ezine magazine
Car advertisements
Various car related web sites
Education/Credentials
Votech School
Chief Frame School
Hunter Alignment school
I-CAR Certified
Plastic Repairs
Aluminum Repairs
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