Thank you, Uncle. Your reply helps. The shop owner wasn’t able to explain it in the detail you have. Communication is an important part of a mechanic’s job, if the mechanic is talking to a new client. He kept repeating the same thing when describing the work involved. You have detailed it, and that makes a difference.
They haven’t tried to save the usable parts. The shop owner predicted they would have to take it all apart. I did ask him to save the all the parts they take off, because I have no experience with the shop and I can’t be there until I pick up the car.
Your reply has been helpful, and I thank you.