Wrecked my Atom :'(

[Johney27]

Could use some help. The wreck messed up a few control arms and right fender.

[atom ant]

Your best bet would be to contact TMI and provide them with photos of the damages as they will have the replacement parts. By the "square component" I would have to guess the radiator. Replacing the parts shouldn't be difficult, and half competent auto mechanics shop can do this. The real problem is if there are any damages to the frame, warping can cause chassis alignment issue and that is something probably only TMI can diagnose. Based on your description, if there is no damage to the chassis, the cost should be well under 5k. Good luck.

[dgmccy]

Could use some help. The wreck took out the front fender and all the control arms/components near the front right wheel, and damaged the coolant (I believe, I'm not a gearhead- the square component up front got hit hard). The frame appears to be ok- a small dent.

I am new to the Ariel Atom world- what am I looking at here generally speaking? $5,000, $20,000?, is repairing the atom require special techs or should any big city have a body shop that can do it? I'm blessed to be alive and I really appreciate any help and advice.

I had similar wreck last year. Took straight to TMI. Big question is chassis compromised. TMI will give you expert opinion. In my case, small dent in chassis was repaired and some connection points were cutout and replaced and other suspension parts replaced. They will true up car and do full safety check including inspection and retorques. Very satisfied with quality of work and would not have anybody else do such work. Around $9K in repairs for mine.

[dgmccy]

I had similar wreck last year. Took straight to TMI. Big question is chassis compromised. TMI will give you expert opinion. In my case, small dent in chassis was repaired and some connection points were cutout and replaced and other suspension parts replaced. They will true up car and do full safety check including inspection and retorques. Very satisfied with quality of work and would not have anybody else do such work. Around $9K in repairs for mine.

To clarify, $9K for repairs included new $2300 front wing which you may or may not have.