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<blockquote data-quote="IluvABbeef" data-source="post: 680411" data-attributes="member: 3739"><p>Thanks everyone.</p><p></p><p>Brandon, the front bumper is plastic, which means that it needs to be replaced, and which also makes it impossible to just simply put a blow-torch on it to fix it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> The fog lights are gone, as well as the left signal light. I'm not sure about the other lights (except the back ones which are obviously just fine). The cow-catcher on the front is snapped clean off, with the impact of hitting the trees. The frame of the truck might be messed up some too, and with that tree lodged under there, the radiator or some other parts might be damaged. According to the RCMP accident report, both the front fenders have some damage, as well on the right rear fender. That's because of the way I went into the trees; at a "perfect" 45 degree angle. Since we got this truck at a relatively cheap price for a 2000 model (since I want to leave even the estimated amount confidential for personal reasons), the costs to fix it might possibly end up being more than it's worth, hence it being a write-off. </p><p></p><p>The auto shop in town was closed when the tow-truck hauled it there, and during the weekend, so we won't get a quote on the damage until maybe sometime this week--I was hoping by tomorrow, but it could be a day or two later. Depends on mom and her throat-cold.</p><p></p><p>Peg, you're right. This truck we had wasn't a 4x4 either which might've had helped with more control...theoretically. We might get a vehicle with all-wheel drive, but with the prices of those types that might be a distant possibility.</p><p></p><p>Lammie, thanks. I know mom and I got a lot of shopping around to do (just like shopping around for that "perfect" herd bull!) before we settle on something economical and roadworthy for the winter. Something that won't get stuck in the snowdrifts as easy as some other vehicles. Which is the reason why I'm a bit partial to Chevy. </p><p></p><p>So anyway, it's just a matter of time before I feel comfortable enough to get back in the driver's seat and continue to practice my driving skills.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IluvABbeef, post: 680411, member: 3739"] Thanks everyone. Brandon, the front bumper is plastic, which means that it needs to be replaced, and which also makes it impossible to just simply put a blow-torch on it to fix it. :) The fog lights are gone, as well as the left signal light. I'm not sure about the other lights (except the back ones which are obviously just fine). The cow-catcher on the front is snapped clean off, with the impact of hitting the trees. The frame of the truck might be messed up some too, and with that tree lodged under there, the radiator or some other parts might be damaged. According to the RCMP accident report, both the front fenders have some damage, as well on the right rear fender. That's because of the way I went into the trees; at a "perfect" 45 degree angle. Since we got this truck at a relatively cheap price for a 2000 model (since I want to leave even the estimated amount confidential for personal reasons), the costs to fix it might possibly end up being more than it's worth, hence it being a write-off. The auto shop in town was closed when the tow-truck hauled it there, and during the weekend, so we won't get a quote on the damage until maybe sometime this week--I was hoping by tomorrow, but it could be a day or two later. Depends on mom and her throat-cold. Peg, you're right. This truck we had wasn't a 4x4 either which might've had helped with more control...theoretically. We might get a vehicle with all-wheel drive, but with the prices of those types that might be a distant possibility. Lammie, thanks. I know mom and I got a lot of shopping around to do (just like shopping around for that "perfect" herd bull!) before we settle on something economical and roadworthy for the winter. Something that won't get stuck in the snowdrifts as easy as some other vehicles. Which is the reason why I'm a bit partial to Chevy. So anyway, it's just a matter of time before I feel comfortable enough to get back in the driver's seat and continue to practice my driving skills. [/QUOTE]
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