After the initial shock of violation, in your case a break in, in my case a
wreck caused by a drunk driver; we were faced with a classic, two pronged
dilemma. Repair or replace.

My wreck occurred four years ago. The insurance company( his, he had
insurance...thank God!) wanted to total.  I wanted to repair.  It was an
uphill battle but I won. It helped that he had prior DUIs. My repairs were
all cosmetic and totaled $7000, including new alloys on one side. Our
planned trip to Montana had to be taken in a rental Astro van (fast, but no
character and no room at all) the Caravelle was repaired and I still have it
as a daily driver that I plan to keep for a long time.

Your Carat is beautiful...use it and enjoy it daily. Life is short. Live
well and fully with no regrets.
--
Stephen Steele
'91 Caravelle
'84 Westy
Chillicothe, OH
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