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Yesterday pulling out of school I got rearended. The ironic part is it was by my friend haha. The damage isnt bad at all...there are a few gouges in the back bumper. liscense plate is bent....and scuff marks.
That's the story, here's the question...
How long do you think it should take a body shop to take the bumper off, paint the new bumper and then put it back on?
I called them yesterday and told them exactly what was going on. They were like "uhm...you have to bring it down here and get an estimate how long it'll be."
That's the story, here's the question...
How long do you think it should take a body shop to take the bumper off, paint the new bumper and then put it back on?
I called them yesterday and told them exactly what was going on. They were like "uhm...you have to bring it down here and get an estimate how long it'll be."
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I gouged the rear bumper of my VW GTI and the body shop had the car for a day or so. I think it's considered a fairly easy job. The good news is they were able to repair it so that, no matter how hard I looked, I couldn't tell there was work done—it looked perfect. (I was thinking I'd have to get a new bumper for perfection, but no. Not necessary.)
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Well thankfully my car is COMPLETELY drivable and from a distance doesnt look that bad. I feel so bad for my friend though because his father didn't want to make the claim so hes paying for it out of his pocket. The bumber is already on its way from Mazda (ordered yesterday about 30 mins after it happenned) He was more bummed about my car than I was. All the shop will have to do is paint it and put it back on and then she'll be back to the way she was!
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Thanks for the input!
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Only 2 days away...won't be so bad! I feel bad for yur friend though...I'd imagine that wasn't cheap by any means...and painted and installed...ouch.
I'd assume you noted yur milage when you dropped it off...Sometimes those body people can be just like dealer techs...just itchin to take a joyride at the payers expense. I learned that lesson a few times over, and finally caught on with the Cobra. Don't assume that everyone is as professional as the next.
I'd assume you noted yur milage when you dropped it off...Sometimes those body people can be just like dealer techs...just itchin to take a joyride at the payers expense. I learned that lesson a few times over, and finally caught on with the Cobra. Don't assume that everyone is as professional as the next.
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Originally Posted by RazzyBRX-8
Yesterday pulling out of school I got rearended. The ironic part is it was by my friend haha. The damage isnt bad at all...there are a few gouges in the back bumper. liscense plate is bent....and scuff marks.
That's the story, here's the question...
How long do you think it should take a body shop to take the bumper off, paint the new bumper and then put it back on?
I called them yesterday and told them exactly what was going on. They were like "uhm...you have to bring it down here and get an estimate how long it'll be."
That's the story, here's the question...
How long do you think it should take a body shop to take the bumper off, paint the new bumper and then put it back on?
I called them yesterday and told them exactly what was going on. They were like "uhm...you have to bring it down here and get an estimate how long it'll be."
As to your question, for them to do mine, it took about 2-3 weeks because they had to order new parts [(bumper, rear under body spoiler, and they will fix your license plate) even though they did a terrible job on mine] and paint them. Just have the person at fault's insurance look at the damage and get them to call the body shop and tell them. Or, go drop it off right now and wait on the insurance to go up there and look at it to get an estimate, and have them tell the body shop themselves. I would do it the other way though, because you never know just how long they will wait to see your 8.
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I'd assume you noted yur milage when you dropped it off...Sometimes those body people can be just like dealer techs...just itchin to take a joyride at the payers expense. I learned that lesson a few times over, and finally caught on with the Cobra. Don't assume that everyone is as professional as the next.
And what color is your 8? It's very strange, because I started believing the curse of the silver thing after it happened to me...
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Originally Posted by RazzyBRX-8
Well thankfully my car is COMPLETELY drivable and from a distance doesnt look that bad. I feel so bad for my friend though because his father didn't want to make the claim so hes paying for it out of his pocket. The bumber is already on its way from Mazda (ordered yesterday about 30 mins after it happenned) He was more bummed about my car than I was. All the shop will have to do is paint it and put it back on and then she'll be back to the way she was!
Thanks for the input!
Thanks for the input!
The friend's father must have very deep pockets if he's willing to shell out that kind of cash rather than use his insurance. What the heck do people think insurance is for fer Chrissake?
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my 8 is currently at the body shop having the rear bumper replaced (some moron put a couple license plate screw holes in it). the ins company originally quoted 618 labor/parts, but the body shop (which is highly regarded) is going for more money.
also, if you have the aero package or rotary accent package make sure that they do not throw those parts away.
also, if you have the aero package or rotary accent package make sure that they do not throw those parts away.
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yeah it was 210 for the part only because his dad works at the dealership and then 386 for paint/labor. I feel bad for him too.
I did note my mileage...and mine is Winning Blue.
About the accents! I looked at the guy and I was like "I need to show you something" and then I told him and stuff and he was like yeah well take care of it for you and then even wrote it down. I was amazed.
His father didn't want to go through insurance so his didnt go up or something and it's not his father paying for it..it's coming straight from HIS pocket.
I did note my mileage...and mine is Winning Blue.
About the accents! I looked at the guy and I was like "I need to show you something" and then I told him and stuff and he was like yeah well take care of it for you and then even wrote it down. I was amazed.
His father didn't want to go through insurance so his didnt go up or something and it's not his father paying for it..it's coming straight from HIS pocket.
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I was wondering how you get the rear accent off? It's double stick tape and i thought it would be next to impossible to get it off.
Thanks.
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someone posted that the rear accent is stuck on....i'm sure it's a b%tch to remove in one piece. if they're cheap aftermarket, i'd just buy new ones. although OEM parts are never cheap, even if theyre $.50 pieces.
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Thanks!
I actually bought them after I bought my car because I loved the look of them so maybe it wont be too hard. I guess I'll find out as soon as I get my car back.
I actually bought them after I bought my car because I loved the look of them so maybe it wont be too hard. I guess I'll find out as soon as I get my car back.
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So thanks for your input and stuff. I'm getting my car back tomorrow for sure. My father called them about the accent and stuff and the guy was like..."Oh, that's already back on the car." I'm pretty impressed.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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