13DODGE Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Our poor Journey has had some very serious tough luck as of late... Parked the car, ran into the bank and walked out to this mess: The individual who hit the Journey was present. They stated that they hit the Journey while backing into the parking spot and accidentally went full throttle in reverse. The Journey then spun and hit the adjacent car. We are going through insurance, car was towed to the police collision centre where a report was filed. Uncertain at this point whether it will be a write-off or not. The tow truck driver and police officer said it seems unlikely that it could be repaired (if there is frame damage). Appears most of the impact was absorbed by the door, it remains to be seen if the frame/pillar was also damaged. Guess it will be up to the insurance company to decide. Any thoughts? Very fortunate nobody was in or around the Journey at the time! dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This guys freaking great! Best post on the site by 1000%. Ha!! Edited August 3, 2016 by jkeaton dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priell3 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Sorry to see that. I hope you get it fixed/replaced to your satisfaction fast. 13DODGE, dhh3 and Woah322 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Winterchill Journey??? WTH is a Winterchill Journey? Edited November 18, 2015 by jkeaton 13DODGE, Woah322 and dhh3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Someone did the same thing to my Jeep Commander. The passenger side front door was replaced, the rear door needed a new skin and it spent 2 days on the frame straightener machine (B pillar took the brunt force). I could still drive it! So, it may not be totaled. Think positive, unless your looking to get something newer! Edited November 18, 2015 by dhh3 jkeaton and 13DODGE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I can't believe thats a total. New door, fender, straighten, should be good as neww, unless there is a lot of damage we cant see. Best of luck! 13DODGE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13DODGE Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Someone did the same thing to my Jeep Commander. The passenger side front door was replaced, the rear door needed a new skin and it spent 2 days on the frame straightener machine (B pillar took the brunt force). I could still drive it! So, it may not be totaled. Think positive, unless your looking to get something newer! Just received confirmation that it is not a total loss. Shop estimate is around $6400 ~17 days. Insurance gave us a fully loaded Grand Caravan in the meantime. Winterchill Journey??? WTH is a Winterchill Journey? Winter Chill Pearlcoat is the colour name of our Journey. It was available only in the 2013 model year on select vehicles such as the Journey, Dart, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot. Similar to my first Dodge which was an 88 Aries in Skyblue. I can't believe thats a total. New door, fender, straighten, should be good as neww, unless there is a lot of damage we cant see. Best of luck! Thanks! Keep everyone posted. Edited November 18, 2015 by 13DODGE jkeaton, rolly, Woah322 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Good to hear! Test drive it before you sign for it! Most reputable body shops will do a great job. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Not just test drive, but check operation of all doors and hood. Anywhere two panels move around each other, inspect for gaps and chipped paint. Good luck! OhareFred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woah322 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Somebody will probably fix it and re sell it, surprised for no air bags and minimal damage like that wouldn't even attempt to fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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