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You need to find a shop that will install used parts you bring to them so you can keep your total costs as low as possible. 1st thing, check the frame...if the rear tow hooks aren't correctly lined-up then you'll know it's got to go on a Frame Straightener....it can almost be completely straightened-out on a frame puller(it'll never be perfect, but they work pretty well).
2nd: remove the rear bumper and trunk interior to get an idea of the extent of damage to your panels: I'm guessing the whole rear tail light section, the DS rear Qtr may be tweaked also(but can probably be fixed in-place), definitely PS rear-qtr(buy this new from Nissan - it weights ~20 lbs shipped. You could buy these parts used, but the price may not be all that different from new since a yard will charge you a cutting price on top of the panel price. The yard may also not cut enough off with the panel for your installer to reinstall it easily without extra welding costs.
3rd: start searching for parts at Z1, ebay, here & new from local Nissan dealer so you avoid shipping costs or shipped from Coz. Been there too - Good Luck.
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