So last week I was stopped in a red light and all of a sudden the guy in front of me shifts into reverse and hits my front bumper. The
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03-29-2016, 01:16 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Would you feel the same way or am I overreacting?
So last week I was stopped in a red light and all of a sudden the guy in front of me shifts into reverse and hits my front bumper.
The damage amounted to only a small dent and some paint scratches (keep in mind that my Z was only a weak old at the time). After dealing with the paperwork and waiting for things to get sorted out with the insurance company the verdict was that they were not going to change the bumper, the dealer said they were only going to fix and respray. If this happened to you would you settle for this? Or would you demand a new bumper? Will the repair leave it just as good as new? Something I should specifically check for (quality wise) when I get the car back to know if they did a good job? I know I probably won't notice anything after they fix it, but deep down I'll still know that my baby had a dent in it. Bonus question: I am planning on getting it Xpel'd soon. If this were to have happened with the Xpel on does your insurance cover that cost as well? Hope to get some input from you guys. |
03-29-2016, 01:21 PM | #2 (permalink) | |
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if u have the receipt to prove u had XPEL applied, i think so. bascially dont settle until it is back to the condition the car was prior to the accident. its bad enough u have to feel bad and deal with the body shop and paperwork, calling claims, BS.. |
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03-29-2016, 01:27 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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This is a short list of all the things I've seen them screw up...
Sprayed clear over dirt on the inner fender wells. Scatched the paint by removing and installing the bumper. Look at the seem between the fender and the bumper Cracked or broken adjoining pieces Fish-eyes in paint (usually from poor prep work or water in the CDA) Orange peel / Over-spray Sharp body lines rounded from sanding (during prep) Good Luck! Almost guaranteed that it won't be perfect. Have them redo it and they'll probably screw it up even more. That's been my experience... I'm a picky mo-fo and I've done a lot of body and paint so I see everything.
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03-29-2016, 02:35 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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I'm the same way. People tell me how great my car looks and all I see are the flaws. Even brand-new (and expensive) cars are so orange peeled it's pathetic. Nobody believes in wet-sanding these days. Then again, most people don't even notice.
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I care about my cars more than I care about myself. When I get it back I'm going to inspect every inch to make sure it's perfect or else I'm not leaving there without a new bumper. |
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No dude, as soon as you get your car back you're telling them to take t back because you changed your mind and want a new bumper. Tell them to live up to their promised customer support. |
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03-29-2016, 01:32 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Something like that happened to me. I just paid out of pocket to have a brand new front bumper. The body shop did an awesome shop you can't even tell something happened. I would react that way too lol, since it is a brand new car
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03-29-2016, 01:43 PM | #9 (permalink) | |
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NEW CAR=warranty=new parts and service=new bumper. Back to original or "like new conditions" it's sucks **** that the stealership does everything possible to **** you and take your money and charge you a lot for shitty jobs but they'll also do everything possible to not respect the warranties and to back out on giving any free services amor parts that are covered by a warranty. If they don't want to fix it then they shouldnt sell you a warranty. |
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03-29-2016, 02:51 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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Coming from someone in the insurance business, keep pushing for the new bumper. What is insurance company's settlement offer they are willing to pay you for the damage? as of right now.
Just because if their estimate is $750 in damage and they are going to "fix and respray" at the dealership, that's kinda screwed from the start. Have the two most unhelpful sides trying to fix your car. You can request a settlement payout in the end and a check is mailed to you usually. At that point you can use the insurance money to buy a new bumper, whether it be OEM or Aftermarket. If you're lucky and find one in your color and in great condition you may even save money. This also depends on what insurance company you have filed the claim through. I already assume you filed the claim through his insurance company to begin with and are waiting to use your own company to avoid having to pay the deductible and time of subrogation. I would also take the car into a local body shop you know and see what kind of estimate they can give you on the damage. See if the insurance company is lowballing you and if they are, at that point you can go back to the insurance company and say that you have a shop that you want to use to be able to repair the damages. Still get the payout amount just cause you'll be able to spend the money on making the car back to the way you want it. The dealership nor the insurance company care about whether or not you have a pristine front bumper, even if the car is brand new. These are California regulations and each state varies, but I would assume they still have a settlement payout option and SHOULD (not is) be the same regarding a body shop for repairs. In CA and at State Farm we have Select Service Shops that are of 4+ star reputation and has all the requirements to be a Select Shop. If a customer wants to use a different shop, we cannot tell them no. Bottom line. Don't know specifics of your state though.
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The only trouble I see with a respray is that in a few years, the original paint and the respray may oxidize/wear at different rates. If so, the paint may not match the original. I vote for a new bumper.
I had my Mother-in-laws bumper fixed a few years ago, and the body shop did an amazing job at repairing/matching the original paint. Trouble is, we sold it right after that, so I don't know how well the repair held up. A few pictures of before and after attached. This was way more than a little scratch...
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I would have thought that the additional layers of paint would make it more resistant to fading and oxidation... |
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About a year later, an inattentive driver rear ended me at a red light. This time, the same body shop replaced the bumper and all looked perfect. I sold the G35C after 8 years of ownership (6 years after replacement bumper). In my opinion, the bumper appeared to have changed in color a tiny bit. Whereas you still couldn't tell any difference on the fender. Please keep in mind, the difference was such a miniscule amount, that no one else ever noticed. But if you're an anal owner like many of us who meticulously washes, polishes, waxes our cars and know every rock chip/nick. It's something you may notice. I'm sure there are others who may have experienced the opposite so I wish you the best in whatever repair route you go. |
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