This one's for folks who, like me, apparently have virtually no idea how many labor hours are billed for body work. Highlights:
- Approximate speed differential at impact (both vehicles in motion on black ice): 10 mph
- Vehicle fully drivable as before, minus the flat that appeared 3 days later
- No discernible engine bay component damage
- When asked for their estimated repair amount, a claims rep stated that they didn't even bother to tally it because they just instantly knew it was a total loss based on a brief look. Based on my calculations, this amount has to be at least $3000 because they totaled the car at $4000 (assuming 75% of value industry standard threshold for total loss).