You should put up a pic of the damage. Ask the insurance company this question. They won't put you back into a vehicle that isn't structurally sound. If you don't do this repair then the car will probably get a salvage title attached to it. Bending and straightening metal weakens it further so if they can get a new one and connect it top and bottom properly that is the way to do it.

 

UPDATE:

ok, spoke with repair shop, its not the frame part of the Bpillar, just the outter shell part, so thats comferting to hear its not messing with anything frame wise

 

Many times the manufacturer won't allow other than cosmetic repairs to pillars due to the metal used. Replacing the pillar is done all the time, the part is sold by the manufacturer, and as long as the shop follows manufacturer guidelines (sounds like they are), it will be as good as it was before. As far as loss in value, that's called diminution in value. If a reasonable buyer would pay less for your vehicle based on the knowledge that your vehicle has been involved in a loss and repaired, then DIV would apply. If the other driver was at fault, you can pursue a claim for DIV under their insurance. However, most states do not recognize 1st party DIV and it's specifically excluded by insurance policies. If you're at fault, you will likely have no recovery for any DIV, but you can check with your insurance.

 

This is correct. I received a DIV check for $2000 after the repairs were done and an appraisal was done by the insurance adjuster.

 

yes, reputable company, has branches across the county..... DIV.... some quick google searchin.... im in FL and it was the other drivers fault, and their ins has accepted liability.... hmm... appreciate the heads up..... depending on how it goes, i might end up owing you a case a beer....

 

I don't see a replacement A-pillar in the parts catalog, but I don't do autobody so I'm not expert at finding these things.

 

I think it was the B-Pillar?

 

 

That would be the B pillar. All pillars are available, some can be sectioned in, some have to be replaced in full, often requiring the removal and replacement of adjacent panels.

 

would i want to trust their ins appraisal? or would i use something like carmax in person appraisal? or even go to a dealer for a trade offer?

 

In reality, a properly repaired vehicles loses little in value. There are independent appraisers who will establish a DIV value for you, and prepare a report to support it, but unless you're wanting to take your insurance carrier to court, they will likely refuse to settle for more than they come up with. The only way to really know for sure how much you lost is to try and sell it immediately after it's properly repaired, otherwise, it's just subjective. And the longer you wait to sell it, the more the DIV would go down. See what the insurance company offers you first, then you can decide if you want to pursue an independent source.