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Originally Posted by Loft23
I hope you do the right thing and report the damage to the CA DMV, it's the law. Any damage to your car over $750 has to be reported. A legit body shop will do so as well and this will show up on your carfax report, in which your insurance company will discover. State Farm and geico gets your initial mileage and accident history through carfax in addition to police reports. There's no way to dodge around the system unless you pay the body shop cash, but for something that can go beyond 15k, I doubt a highly reputable shop is willing to take the risk. I know it sucks, but do the right thing and don't be selfish. The second-hand owner deserves to know and you need to realize the diminished value of your car.
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Words of wisdom, no doubt.
