Hit and run. Guesstimation
 

So I come out of the grocery store and here you have it. Looks like a truck did this to me.

I got an estimate and the guy looked at it for literally like 20 seconds then went on his computer and printed out an estimate for $1,300

Sounds a little high to me? I am going to take it elsewhere, but am just curious what others think just looking at it. It's only the back bumper and the middle black piece between the exhausts.

Trying to do this without getting a claim going on my insurance.

Let me know what you guys think

MY BABY :tear:

Thank you

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That amount is about right for a "new bumper cover + repaint".

If you are just looking for some sort of repair on that bumper, you should be able to get a lower quote.

That is a rough estimate but sounds right considering a new bumper and paint should be ordered. And if the crash bar is damaged it will be even more.

If it was a hit and run you would not be at fault so your rates should not go up. Is there any other reason you don't want to claim it with insurance?

Carfax! It's a sad situation all around. $500 deductible so I may as well just get another estimate. Thanks for you input guys

Just goes to show you - you can make sure to park away from all the carts and away from cars. You can still get screwed :(

Thanks all

How much do you think that will really reduce the value of your car, assuming it even winds up on Carfax? A cheap repair might do more harm. Plus you'll be out of pocket for the total...which is currently estimated as $800 more than your deductable.

As far as parking away from stuff... When my 8 was about a year old, I was careful to park in the far corner of a hotel parking lot. When I went out the next morning, there was one other car in the lot. An old heap. Parked right next to me. And a door ding in my 8. Fortunately small enough that I did not take any retaliation.

Ken

decent bumper cover in SS off of a part out on the forums, along with the L shroud will run you a few hundred bucks.

cheapest option.

You are bound to find a partout for a SS, its the silver curse, they total out all the time. Just stay patient and keep it on there for now, i know it looks bad, but i think its worth the $$ saved.

Speaking of the Sunlight Silver curse, pm this member about his R.I.P. RX-8... Pretty unfortunate of what happened to his :(

There's this one I saw on tv a while back about dings that you could fix without the hassle of a body shop. I forgot the name of it, and it cost way less than a body shop charges. I forgot the name of it and I'll try to search it for you.

You know what guys - I'm just going to get it done with insurance. Can't keep driving around looking like a do-do

Thanks all