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re: Rear bumper torn off - should I go straight to insurance or try body shop
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:27 am to SirWinston
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:27 am to SirWinston
Subtle pics of Lexus. But that garage is some 3rd world shite.
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Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:28 am to TigerAlum1982
quote:pics?
TigerAlum1982
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:29 am to SirWinston
FWIW, just a front bumper cover for my car runs $280 (OEM part). If you need a new one plus paint you are already over a $500 deductible.
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:33 am to SirWinston
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likely be over $1000
Ohhhhhh you can bet your arse it will be
This post was edited on 7/20/20 at 11:34 am
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:36 am to SirWinston
Hit a deer in February m8
Had to get a bumper cover and one light. $1,800
Had to get a bumper cover and one light. $1,800
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:37 am to SirWinston
I had a bumper and valance replaced on my brand new truck, it was $1400. I'd bring it in for an estimate and go from there. Up to $2000 I'd come out of pocket, over that I'd go through my ins.
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:37 am to SirWinston
I always thought you were a guy... 
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:46 am to SirWinston
I'd tell insurance it was like that when you came outside.
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:48 am to NastyTiger
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I'd tell insurance it was like that when you came outside.
Advise to commit insurance fraud on the internet.
Bold move Cotton.
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:50 am to NastyTiger
quote:trashy
I'd tell insurance it was like that when you came outside
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:51 am to SuperSaint
Pot meet kettle.
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:54 am to SuperSaint
Of the bumper
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:56 am to SirWinston
I like your LSU sticker, probably can't get a Oregon-issued license plate I'd guess?
Posted on 7/20/20 at 11:57 am to SirWinston
DOn't take it to Lexus, there is probably a place on the shifty side of town that can fix this for far less.
Also, I did this once to a Mercedes I had, I finessed the bumper back on. It had a wobble if you knew just where to look but f*** it, my car, my rules.
Also, I did this once to a Mercedes I had, I finessed the bumper back on. It had a wobble if you knew just where to look but f*** it, my car, my rules.
Posted on 7/20/20 at 12:01 pm to SirWinston
Years ago I replaced a rear bumper like that. Actually bought a new rear bumper on eBay (you put in the model, year, color, etc) and you get an OEM part they match with factory paint. I think it cost about $350. Wasn't that hard to attach.
Posted on 7/20/20 at 12:04 pm to LegendInMyMind
plastic is cheap, getting a paint shop to match it is expensive. most mech shops can reattach for you much cheaper than the ins deductible
Posted on 7/20/20 at 12:04 pm to SirWinston
quote:Was that your average rate of wiskey intake baw? To add, that's the most complicated rear bumper I've yet to see.
collision at 4 MPG
Posted on 7/20/20 at 12:06 pm to SirWinston
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How often does a collision at 4 MPG result in $3000 or so of damage?
Over 15 years ago a broad backed into my old man's Caddy and it was over 4 grand. The headlight alone was around $1400 iirc.
At a glance you'd hardly even notice it was damaged.
Get some Tesla emblems. They had problems with rear bumper covers falling off.
Posted on 7/20/20 at 12:07 pm to SirWinston
You pretty much got two options. Try to put the bumper cover back on as best as possible or replace with new.
Trying to put it back on will likely look like shite. They are flimsy and warp easy. Likely the body lines will not match back up and could even fall off later on driving.
Going new you'll need a body shop. You won't find a bumper cover already painted to match unless it's used and from a junk yard.
They will have to get you a new one, paint it, and install it. May even go as far to say they may want to blend it into the car so it matches perfectly.
Trying to put it back on will likely look like shite. They are flimsy and warp easy. Likely the body lines will not match back up and could even fall off later on driving.
Going new you'll need a body shop. You won't find a bumper cover already painted to match unless it's used and from a junk yard.
They will have to get you a new one, paint it, and install it. May even go as far to say they may want to blend it into the car so it matches perfectly.
Posted on 7/20/20 at 12:09 pm to SirWinston
Do you not know how to use your back up camera?
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