I had exactly the same kind of damage a few years ago ("Oops! I didn´t see your car").
I understand you´re p****d off, but there are only good news here:
It will cost you nothing except some patience.
It´s only a clam damage. the structure (chassis) of your car will stay no matter what.
This accident would have hurt the value and qualities of any other car, but in the case of the Lotus, it will be 100% again once the clam and Trunk are replaced.
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I’m concerned with two things, one is resale even though I'm not planning on selling anytime soon but now I’m screwed when I do.
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You don´t need to mention the accident since your car will be 100% again.
It´s basicaly like changing the side-mirror. That will not affect performance or security. Or does a new side-mirror affect the value of a car?
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Two, I don’t feel a car that has been hit is ever 100% again.
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If you feel that after the reparation the car is no more safe, then that will be a psychological thing. There is no reason for lower performance/security here.
Try and take it easy, choosing a Elise and its unique construction saved the value/performance of your car, and you were lucky that this lady insurance takes over.