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Should I get my tail-gated 240 repaired?

Hello all,

Yesterday while driving my son to daycare in my 1986 240 DL wagon (125,000 miles), I was hit from behind by someone who wasn't paying attention (arrrgh!). In absolute praise of the Volvo's durability, even though he was going 20-25mph, my volvo is practically unscathed, with only scratches on the bumper and maybe a slight dent in the right rear quarter-panel, and my son and I are fine. The perpetrator's car was crumpled and undrivable. So, my question is, should I even bring it in to get checked, and if so, what should I have them look for? Also, should I have the bumper replaced? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

peej








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    A whack from the back can damage or sever motor and transmission mounts. Check'em

    BTDT, but way before BBRD. Realised that if shifter light said D, trans wan't "clicked" into the right place. None of the gears lined up. Twas the mounts. Perp had to pay for that, too. Plus the wrinkle in the roof sheet metal.

    Good Luck,

    Bob

    :>)








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    Should I get my tail-gated 240 repaired?

    You should absolutely get it checked.

    There is an intaresting thing about RWD Volvos. Open both the rear doors at the same time and make sure that the rear quarters don't kink when you do. The body structure can retain a lot of compressive force.

    There is the very real possibility of frame damage to the rear of the car. It would be worth at least having a good frame shop look at it.

    There is also the very real possibility that it will need little, if any, restoration work outside cosmetic.
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    chris herbst, near chicago








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    Should I get my tail-gated 240 repaired?

    My daughter's 240 was hit from behind by someone going 35 MPH. Same thing--perpetrator's car was totalled; volvo appeared unscathed. However, on closer examination, the gas tank had a deep dent in it, etc. Apparently, what had happened was the volvo was actually hit from underneath and lifted up. You might have someone take a real good look at the underside. I assume the person who hit you was insured--why don't you just insist your car be properly repaired? If you ever want to sell it, it might be a big issue! Good luck.








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      Should I get my tail-gated 240 repaired?

      Just a quick followup to my post:

      I took it in to get looked at, and it was all cosmetic. My insurance company offered to total it out and paid me $2400 for it and then sold it back to me for $125 with a salvage title. So, since I only paid $1700 for this 1986 245DL, I'm coming out ahead of the game (especially since I wasn't hurt)! I will always drive a Volvo!!

      Thanks for your help,

      peej







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