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Insurance quote of repairs
quater panel
repl qual recy parts lt quarter panel +25
add clear coad
repl lt inner panel door
blnd lt door shell
r&i belt w strip
r&i mirror assy
r&i lt handle outside laser red
r&i lt r&i trim panel
estimate 1700 minus 500 for dect.

Body shop quote
stripe assembly lt part/partial repl
mldg rocker panel
pnl, front door oute lt blend refinsh
mldg,front door belt lt r&i assembly
stripe front door l lt r&i assembly
mirror, outer r/c lt r&i assembly
cyl,front door o lt r&i assenmly
handle, front door o lt r&i assembly
mldg,roof drip lt r&i assembly
panel,quater lt repair
panel,quarter lt refinish
mldg,quarter belt l/f r&i assembly
stripe,quarter lower l/f labor/partl repla
pnl,quarter inner l/f repair
pnl quarter innder l/f refinish
duct, quarter panel l/f r&i assembly
pnl, inner qtr trim
taillamp assembly r&i assembly
rear bumper cover r&i addnl labor oper
corrosion protection refinish
cover car exterior r
FYI..the damage is a bullet hole. the cop said it was a 22.

The major difference I see is the insurance company figured a used quarter panel & the body shop figured repairing the existing quarter panel.
Without seeing the damage, I can only guess, but you are probably better off having the panel repaired. A used panel will have an increased risk of rust, may have had previous damage repaired, and if improperly installed it could compromise the factory engineered crush zones, increasing the risk of passenger injury in a rear end collision.

A skilled technician can make an invisible and durable repair to most any repairable dent. (many insurance adjusters are clueless when it comes to what can be repaired & what can’t.)

By all means, have them look it over. I would even take it to a second shop to verify that it is something that should be repaired or replaced.

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All these problems need to be remedied before this transaction can go any further. If the issues are not addressed we will continue on our search for a home.

FURNACE

The furnace/central air needs to be properly and completely installed and functioning. The furnace needs a shut off valve, and a plastic exhaust pipe. Debris in the "clean out" area at the base of the chimney should be removed as part of system service.

PLUMBING

The old steel piping is subject to corrosion on the interior of the pipe. As corrosion builds up, the inside diameter of the pipe becomes constricted, resulting in a loss of water pressure. This piping is typically replaced when the loss of pressure can no longer be tolerated.

ELECTRICAL

Extension cords should not be used as permanent wiring. This wiring should be removed through out the house. Poor connections between newer wiring and the old-knob-and-tube wiring were observed. All connections of this type should be performed within junction boxes, fitted with cover plates.

The installation of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required in the kitchen and bathroom. GFCI offers increased protection from shock or electrocution.

STRUCTURE

Evidence of termite damage was observed and there is risk of additional hidden damage since termites can do a substantial amount of damage. If the property hasn’t already been treated, a licensed pest control specialist should be engaged to eliminate further termite activity within the home. All damaged wood should be repaired or replaced.

ROOFING

The downspout should discharge water at least 5 feet from the house. Storm water should be encouraged to flow away from the building at the point of discharged. Install downspout at left rear section of house.

Stairs leading to basement need hand rails. Drop ceiling in same area needs to be repaired.

The fireplace needs a damper.

All appliances must stay.

Well did you make your offer based on it passing inspection or your obtaining financing? Those are two very common terms when putting down earnest money.

Did you understand what Earnest Money was?

The earnest money is an amount of money that the buyer puts up to show he or she is serious about purchasing the property. The money represents the buyer’s commitment to buy and acts as an unofficial option on the property. After receiving an earnest money check, the seller will usually stop showing the property, and wait to see if the buyer can get a mortgage.

Earnest money is important to the transaction because it shows the seller that the buyer is operating in good faith (hence the name, "earnest"). The bigger the deposit, the more reassuring it is to the seller, who thinks, "This buyer is serious.” It also ties the buyer to the property and keeps him or her from looking for additional properties.

When Do I Get The Earnest Money Back?

If the sale goes through, the earnest money is used as part of the cash down payment and is paid to the seller. If the sale does not go through because of a reason covered by a contingency in the contract (if, for example, the buyer could not get a mortgage), the seller should sign a release of escrow and the earnest money will be refunded to the buyer. The earnest money should also be refunded to the buyer if the sale does not go through because of a problem on the seller’s side. If, however, the buyer backs out of the deal for no reason at all, or for a reason that is not covered by a contingency, return of the earnest money may go to the seller.

FSBO (For Sale By Owner) Earnest Money

If negotiating directly with the seller without the assistance of a Realtor®, never give the earnest money directly to the seller. If you are dealing with a for-sale-by-owner seller who insists upon earnest money before a contract can be executed, write the check to their lawyer or closing attorney or your lawyer or closing attorney, and write fiduciary agent after the lawyers name. This money will then go into a trust, or escrow, account until the negotiations are completed, the contract signed, and all contingencies met. If the deal falls apart, you’ll get it back. But if you give the earnest money directly to the seller, you may never see it again, or you may have to go to court to get it back.

Good Luck to you.

Rust…
Turns water brown and can corrode a steel pipe causing leaks and malfunctioning equipment. Sometimes blockages can occur for example rust flakes may block a Fire sprinkler head. The Result… More Maintenance – Broken machinery – Brown water – Blockages – Leaks.

Lime scale…
is an insulator and will reduce heat transfer. Lime is found in almost all water in its dissolved form. Lime precipitates and deposits in pipes, machines and on other surfaces as a stone hard substance. The Result… Blocked Pipes – System failure Higher energy costs – more downtime.

Bio-Fouling…
The growth of algae other bio film organisms can occur in some water systems. Sometimes this results in deadly bacteria such as Legionella. The Result… Legionella disease – - More maintenance – More downtime

Merus…
Reduce energy costs, no more blockages from scale, bio fouling, algae treatment, No more brown water, Much less or no maintenance, Much less or no downtime.

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sorry its so much, but im snowed under with work just now and i’ll get around to learning it as soon as i can. stupid new teacher. =/

thanks babes xx

Hi . Several answers for you:

We never join two different metals because they create a galvanic cell in the presence of water, so the net result is one of the metals is corroded.

Aluminum is covered with a thin layer or aluminum oxide that doesn’t penetrate within the material more than a few mm. So, no paint required. Paint costs money and adds to the weight of the project.

Aluminum is used for larger ships, especially military ships – advantage – non-magnetic (not affected by magnetic mines). In general, aluminum is difficult to weld, so maybe, the answer to your question, smaller boats use aluminum structure joined together by rivets (quite labor intensive compared to welding).
Hope this helps.