Hey Everyone, new to the Mazda family. I've built Hondas, Fords, Rams, and go carts, jack of most trades, master of none.
As I'm my friends go to garage/backyard mechanic, I was gifted a 2013 CX-5 AWD, that had a nice hole punched in the radiator from rear ending a truck with a hitch. Got the headlights removed, most of the trim and bumper removed (WHY SO MANY CLIPS???) and noticed the subframe (I think it's the subframe, attaches to the frame with 4 bolts on each side) was bent. Insurance quoted her $1800 to fix but she isn't a big fan of it since it isn't a pickup truck.
Anyway... my question is, should I be checking anything out while I have it taken apart? also, are there any common problems/things to know about this car? Any info would be a huge help. My last new(est) car was a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, and that thing is crazy simple to work on.

 

Test fit the replacement radiator, run it up, get it hot, pressure test cooling system & make sure it didn't cook the engine.

 

Yeah, I'll be checking for head gasket leaks from overheating. I have quickly started it, sounds fine (obviously it was still cold since it only ran for a few seconds.) Thanks reaper