01-24-2020, 03:05 PM | #1 |
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Rear suspension subframe damage
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I was driving during a heavy snowstorm in Ontario and long story short I was making a turn and hit my rear wheels against a curb laterally. The Indy mechanic informed me about the following damages: Rear subframe bent Knuckle cracked Trailing arm bent Upper control arm bent Anti roll strut damaged Rear differential leaked due to seal breaking BMW quoted me $12000 for total repairs! But I don't have accident forgiveness with Allstate insurance since I've been driving fewer than 5 years and my insurance is quoting me a 75% increase for the next 6 years... So I'm going with the Indy shop who quoted me $2300 with a used suspension and subframe. Quote with only suspension replacement is $1200. My question is: do you guys think it's worth the $1100 for a subframe replacement? The subframe didn't take any compressive or twisting damage. The metal is bent on a single plane and the mechanic ensured me that it wouldn't compromise the structural integrity of the car. I also am still under BMW warranty and plan to extend it. Since it's an oem part replacement BMW shouldn't be able to tell it was swapped. Thanks Last edited by ibnuls7; 01-24-2020 at 06:12 PM.. |
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Shop is going to source/install used parts - if you don't already know, ask the shop what kind of 'warranty', if any, they are providing on the parts. In my experience (in the States) a shop won't be standing behind used parts, whether they source/install them or you source them; typically good shops do stand 100% behind new parts they source/install and should an issue arise they will make it good on their dime. Perhaps a third opinion on this work is worthwhile (?). Good luck/Bill |
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01-24-2020, 03:30 PM | #3 |
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Wow. Just wow... I don't understand how some insurance companies punish you for using what they have been charging you for... I've had my insurance for about 15 years since my Navy days, and in that time I've totaled about 5 cars (young and stupid lol) had one stolen, many fender benders from ending up in a ditch during winter when I used to live up north, and in the last 5 years I've had my windshields replaced every year. Yet my rates never go up due to claims.. heck this year they went down compared to 2019...
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01-24-2020, 03:57 PM | #4 |
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Wtf... are you serious OP, you are with All State. My friend has that too here in California got into accident... premium didn't went up either. (Fyi: accident forgiveness is not available in California).
Anyway how much warranty you have left. You already saw BMW hence the $12000 quote... so they probably flag the car (someone chime in here). But the 2nd quote from an indy is reasonable..but we need to know the extent of the subframe damage( bent). Wish we have 3rd option....(aftermarket parts) Good luck OP (On the side note: I don't know what's going on with that insurance you have) |
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01-24-2020, 04:19 PM | #7 |
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Be sure to check the wheel that struck the curve. I hit a curb sideways in the snow many years ago with old fashioned steel rims and it bent the wheel at the hub interface.
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01-24-2020, 04:54 PM | #8 |
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Make sure they replace the wheel hub assembly and axle on that side as well because that type of impact will most certainly have damaged both.
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Yeah in Canada our insurance companies aren't as nice as the ones down south it's crazy how you're being punished for damaging the very thing you're paying to insure in the first place... I still have 6 months warranty left but will extend another 2-4 years depending on the rate. Also I asked BMW to estimate over the phone knowing the existing damages so they don't know my VIN or anything |
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The mechanic is giving me a 1 year warranty on their work so if the repair for the subframe or replacement for suspension components don't look factory, he said he'd make things right. If the alignment is off he said he'd let me know if that new subframe is absolutely necessary and I'll just have to pay for the difference |
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The tires are still good however, no bulges, tears, or gouges |
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Does anybody know if the rear subframe is aluminum or steel?
I originally thought it was steel but I'm coming across threads where older e90 models had aluminum frames. If that's the case I'd need to replace it as aluminum is a soft metal and won't maintain it's rigidity as before. |
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01-24-2020, 06:16 PM | #14 |
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While the bent subframe MAY not affect the structural integrity, I would guess it would certainly affect the driving characteristics and alignment of the car. Just opening up the possibility of future issues. Plus, if you ever decide to sell your car, a bent subframe will drop the value substantially.
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if the car is with you, just get a magnet and see if it "sticks" to the metal subframe. |
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Issue is (at least in Canada) our rates are based on years of driving, age, sex, level of market claims on a particular model, etc. Statistically speaking, younger/inexperience drivers, males under 25, etc tend to be a higher risk of claims, so they get blanket punished, unfortunately.
My buddy bought an el cheapo Suzuki SX4 (that odd tall looking AWD hatchback), and his rates were higher than my BMW 335 which cost 2x more just due to the level of claims filed on his particular car. OP, cheaping out will typically end in you having a car that won't drive or feel right in the end. I'd suggest you just use the insurance route and do it right, but those rate increases are hard to swallow though. |
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Were his rates higher because that model of car had a historically high number of claims in your region or because he had a high number of claims on that car? If it's the latter, I wouldn't say it's "blanket punishment".
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I was asking about your friend with the SX4 (sorry, thought I quoted your post. Haha). And just to play devil's advocate, under 25 and inexperienced drivers do tend to pay more, but I assume it's at least partially based on statistics of accidents involving those drivers, I know I'm a much better driver now after 23+ years of licensed driving than when I was in my 20s. Unfortunately, the fact that OP had a solo accident causing substantial damage sort of feeds into those statistics...arguably justifying the insurance companies' practice of charging higher premiums for <25yo/inexperienced drivers. A childhood friend of mine got an E36 M3 as his first car in high school; he drove it into a parked semi on his way to school one morning. Now he's married and a father of 2 and drives much more responsibly.
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Yup if you're under 25 in Ontario and less than 5 years of driving experience you're gonna get shafted. I'm 26 now and paying $260 a month with a clean driving record so far. When I got my full G license and first car (primary owner) at 23 I was paying $450 a month with a used 2011 Lexus IS350.
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