CJhaughey wrote: » It would probably need painting anyway if it was popped out, just suck it up and move on.
regedit wrote: » Agree on painting but to me, it doesn't look as if thought it needs replacement
R.O.R wrote: » Sometimes it's cheaper to replace than repair. Doubt a dent that deep could be heated out and return to the correct shape.
Neilw wrote: » If it were me you rolled into I'd be looking for a new bumper.
regedit wrote: » I suppose it depends on the state of the car and the type of car lover one is. This car was covered in scratches and dents throughout. I told the lady that I would try to get another quote and if that didn't work, I would pay for a replacement bumper.
regedit wrote: » I was parked side by side this blue note the other day. I reversed out and then discovered it was warm in the car so decided to take of my jacket! Thought I was pressing foot brake but my foot was on the clutch so the car rolled into a Nissan Note parked beside me. A nice lady got a family member to check with a main dealer and they said they would not fix it but they want to replace rear bumper at a cost of 720 euro! What do you think guys? My fault for sure but 720...
stezie wrote: » The right panel beater, ( which main dealers aren't, they send all their body work elsewhere), would apply a small bit of heat to the plastic and push the bumper back into shape. then to leave it perfect, sand it smooth and repaint paint the bumper again... €150 -> €250 id say at most, good as new... tell the owner you want them to go to a panel beater you know, get the work done and leave a pack of beer / box of chocolates / etc in the car for the inconvenience... anything to stay away from an insurance claim!
CiniO wrote: » But the owner of that car, had a bumper which was not repaired beforehand, and now you are proposing they should agree instead of bumper replacement to have a bumper repaired by good panel beater? That person is entitled to new bumper as his old one was damaged by OP.
stezie wrote: » Exactly. this country needs to stop ripping the arse out of things. its a plastic bumper that can return to its original shape. you will still need to sand, and paint a brand new bumper. based on your response, So what happens then if someone scratches the rear quarter panel in your car, a panel that cannot be unbolted. it will need replaced by cutting and welding, would you expect a brand new car out of it, or an insurance write off?
stezie wrote: » Exactly. this country needs to stop ripping the arse out of things. its a plastic bumper that can return to its original shape. you will still need to sand, and paint a brand new bumper.
regedit wrote: » I was not even dreaming of dictating where the car gets repaired. Please check my first pist. I merely asked if 720 was excessive and if it needed a new bumper. The other party was extremely nice about it. I asked would it be ok if I tried to get another quote and she agreed. She thought it would be easy to fix since ut's plastic. Found a reputable body shop who's seen the pictures and thinks it's very easy job to do. Quoted me 350. Will even give lady a replacement car for 2 days. Again, I will give her the option tomorrow. If she insists she wants a new bumper, no problem. My fault
John_Rambo wrote: » Someone will find an argument in here somewhere.
mickdw wrote: » All fine once op is genuine but so in their right mind would allow their car go off to the other parties suggested bodyshop when the reason iis to get the job done for half price and the other party is paying? The Kennet is entitled to the full repair cost of 700 odd. How they decide to fix it is then their own choice. They may not even bother but still entitled to repair cost.
