i got into an accident back in november with no insurance. i am insured now and all but the damage has been done. i hit an suv after they suddenly slammed on thier breaks, i breaked too but i ended up hitting thier bumber on my passenger's side. the damage is mainly on the passenger side, but it is still drivable, radiator is fine no leaks and everything work fine. i am missing a healight and i bought a new one but i cant put it on my car due to the mangled fender.every shop i take it to wants at least $2000 to fix it becase my radiator support bracket was pushed back a few inches. the hood in held down by a strap that connects to the bottom of the car. car is in mint condition other than the accident. so my question is should i start over and try getting a new car? or pay the money to a shop and have them fix the fram damage. i really dont have money for another car and this is my only form of transportation but not beign able to drive at night is a problem because i work at night. i paid $4900 for it a yr and a half ago for it and purchased it from a dealer. like i said only thing wrong with the car is th radiator mount that is damaged which makes my hood not latch. if i get replace ment fenders, hood and a radiator support off a junk car and take that all in to a shop would it be worth it to have them repair the frame and repaint? labor on the fram is about $1600 and if i bring in the parts i will only need to come up with money for the painting. i am a recent college grad living in a new town and like i said i cant just get a new car and my car either needs to be fixed or i gotta move on. seems such a shame to junk such a nice honda. if anyone has been in this situation please give me advice, all the shops r charging almost half of what i paid and say that the repairs cost more than the car is worth. ill attach some pics but they r from my camera phone.

 

I'd move on, that damage could be taken car of DIY, but it sounds like that's not an option. Not worth the money to fix.