if it is indeed perfect when you come back to decide if your going to buy it AND the price came down because well it has technically been damaged. id still buy it but obviously i wouldn't use them for servicing lol.
This 100%. And don’t let them lowball you and think “oh we knocked off $500 or $1,000 off the purchase price.” No. That used to be brand new vehicle is no longer brand new. Think about when you go to buy a used vehicle how much the value decreases when the vehicle has an accident on its history. And I can guarantee you this: That repair job is much more than just replacing a front fender and repainting.
First things first: DO NOT COMMIT TO ANYTHING WITH THE DEALER ON THIS VEHICLE PRIOR TO ANY REPAIRS BEING MADE.
Remember you don’t own this vehicle it is not your problem. You can walk away.
If you consider still buying this vehicle after its repaired I recommend 2 things:
1. Ask for a complete detailed list of the repair that was done to the vehicle that includes all OEM part numbers that were purchased and replaced as well as a list of any parts that were removed and reinstalled. If the dealership doesn’t have its own body shop I would request to see the repair invoice from whatever body shop did the repairs. This is a simple request.
2. I would request at minimum a discount of 10% of the original vehicle purchase price you were going to buy it for. Any discount or reduction in sales price less than that you are taking the hit.
If they can’t at least offer that walk away and move on.
