Accident To fix or not to fix?

[quamen63]

I recently got into a accident in my 97 Avalon. I hit a car with the right front side but mostly with my wheel it seems. The body damage it very minimal however it seems the front right suspension is done for. The strut is slightly bent as well as the lower control arm is bent a good amount. Also the cv half shaft is broken where it connects to the spindle. Also the tie rod was snapped. The car still rolls when pushed, starts and will turn the left wheel just fine. Since it doesn't drive I don't want to tow it somewhere for them to tell me its done for. I have worked on trucks previously, but they had i-beam front suspension which is quite simple compared to this so I'm not really sure what I'm in for if I repair it myself. Any suggestions or opinions are gratefully welcomed.

[ImDisaster]

I'd look to see if the body moved around the any of the control arm mounting points. If not, I'd replace the bad parts, align it, and be on my way.

[BBQ Bandit]

Originally Posted by ImDisaster

I'd look to see if the body moved around the any of the control arm mounting points. If not, I'd replace the bad parts, align it, and be on my way.

What he said... ^^^^
Get a mechanic with a few six packs as a teaser to crawl under your car.
Definitely get a second opion on structural integrity... first.

[HATEnFATE]

I would at the very least, take it to a frame shop and ask them to check the frame's alignment points to make sure it didn't bend. If it did, get an estimate and see if it's more then your willing to spend. If the frame is fine, get the parts and fix it.