[bheng89]

if the insurance doesnt pay for the headlights, why not talk to the shop and have them order the light (DEPO) for the replacement using the money from the new/refurb headlamp?

OT: how much are stock headlamps anyways?
OT2: theres in interesting thread in the general section about telling your insurance company about the aftermarket parts.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by MSCD

Sorry, I had similar damage. I had the stock halogen at the time. Mine was circa $4k without the same wing damage as you have. Best of luck to you.

When you say "wing damage" you mean fender?

If so...

You paid $4k for a bumper, reflector and halogen headlight replacement (with paint)?!

That's a hosing if Ive ever heard of one!

[obert]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Honestly not that big of a deal. Would have been worse if fender scraped hood.

What color?

Biggest issue will be getting the side fender to match without blending the door.

At least they left note.

Lol it’s a big deal to me

Yeah you right it could have been a lot worse and they could have just left. The fender was close to hitting the hood.

[obert]

Originally Posted by bheng89

if the insurance doesnt pay for the headlights, why not talk to the shop and have them order the light (DEPO) for the replacement using the money from the new/refurb headlamp?

OT: how much are stock headlamps anyways?
OT2: theres in interesting thread in the general section about telling your insurance company about the aftermarket parts.

One OEM halogen is probably the same amount as both depo.

I will definitely work with the shop and the insurance if they let me to get my car back to how it was. There is a local selling a sport bumper for 250 that I wouldn’t mind having instead of stock.

[MSCD]

Originally Posted by sspade

When you say "wing damage" you mean fender?

If so...

You paid $4k for a bumper, reflector and halogen headlight replacement (with paint)?!

That's a hosing if Ive ever heard of one!

I didn't pay, not at fault... but my hood was replaced too, plus one of the grills - I sourced 2 estimates and both at a similar pricing. Sorry reverted to English/ English on the fender/ wing reference.

FYI the headlight was $1200 odd on its own...

[obert]

Originally Posted by MSCD

I didn't pay, not at fault... but my hood was replaced too, plus one of the grills - I sourced 2 estimates and both at a similar pricing. Sorry reverted to English/ English on the fender/ wing reference.

FYI the headlight was $1200 odd on its own...

Wow about the head light.

All of thus is just more of an inconvenience to me. I am sure it will all work out in the end but it’s just a pain for me to deal with.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by MSCD

I didn't pay, not at fault... but my hood was replaced too, plus one of the grills - I sourced 2 estimates and both at a similar pricing. Sorry reverted to English/ English on the fender/ wing reference.

FYI the headlight was $1200 odd on its own...

Fair enough. Hood definitely jacks up the cost.

Glad you didnt have to come out of pocket.

[MSCD]

Originally Posted by obert

Wow about the head light.

All of thus is just more of an inconvenience to me. I am sure it will all work out in the end but it’s just a pain for me to deal with.

Yep that was pricy... I too now have Depo's and said headlight is in my basement

I think is was around 4 days for mine due to the paint... and I got to drive a Chrysler 300 for the duration...didn't hate it but much prefer the BMW so at least you'll appreciate getting you car back.

Best of luck with the repairs.

[MSCD]

Here is my damage ....

[obert]

Originally Posted by MSCD

Here is my damage ....

Pretty close to mine.

[cfm56d7b]

I do have to say that leaving a note in this instance renews one's faith in inhabitants of this planet. The same thing happened to me as well albeit without a note.

[obert]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

I do have to say that leaving a note in this instance renews one's faith in inhabitants of this planet. The same thing happened to me as well albeit without a note.

While I had the husband and wife on the phone I thanked both of them for leaving a note and being so helpful.

Last time I got hit and we pulled off the road and the person took off before I could get any info from him

[DarkStarBimmer]

that blows, sorry for your unneeded stress.













Always leave a note.

-Aron Ralston

[Vinboyblue]

can we see the note?

[obert]

Originally Posted by Vinboyblue

can we see the note?

Well all is says is call this number. I don’t want to post their phone number here.

[KGB_123_99]

I respect people who leave a note after damaging your vehicle. I've never been that lucky.

[rak299]

Originally Posted by KGB_123_99

I respect people who leave a note after damaging your vehicle. I've never been that lucky.

The only note I ever got was an "F. U." note saying it was my fault for parking in the wrong part of the space. No name; no phone. (I was right in the middle.)

[razzy530]

Originally Posted by obert

Got off the train and surprise. They did leave a note but it’s going to cost me money due to after market headlights and reflectors. I am thinking $3500 in damages.

im thinking 5000+ in damages. theres a lot you dont see there.

[obert]

Originally Posted by razzy530

im thinking 5000+ in damages. theres a lot you dont see there.

Yeah I agree there is stuff bent and broken behind there.

It’s at the shop now. No quote yet

[louielouie]

Originally Posted by DarkStarBimmer

that blows, sorry for your unneeded stress.













Always leave a note.

-Aron Ralston

And that's why you always leave a note.

[Sea-Tac]

Originally Posted by obert

Got off the train and surprise. They did leave a note but it’s going to cost me money due to after market headlights and reflectors. I am thinking $3500 in damages.

As bad as it is at least they left a note. I parked my car at the airport a year back left two for two days and came back with 2800.00 in damages and no note. The airport would not release the video because there was no injury to a person.

[EDWYER]

Bastards.