08-01-2020, 02:20 PM | #1 |
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Well crap - tore my bumper
The one time I go out to run an errand during covid and I snag my bumper/fender on the protruding bumper of a box truck parked next to me. This feels like its going to be expensive.
So: 1. Repair it at BMW or an Auto Body shop? 2. What do you think this is gonna run me? Trying to decide if I should claim it on insurance since its my fault... Ugh, what a day. |
08-01-2020, 02:36 PM | #3 |
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What's your deductible? Don't take it to BMW, find a specialty collision shop that can match a bmw paint like your EB. Get the quote and go from there, if you can go out of pocket that's probably what I would do. Looks like you ripped the brackets where the bolts are held in, popped out your front reflector which is a quick fix and dented your fender. I'd imagine repairs like this would be close to 2k.
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08-01-2020, 06:43 PM | #5 |
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Hi Dreadpyrat,
That is probably going to be at best 3.5k. Most likely 4k repair. Best to use your insurance and pay deductible. I used to work at the largest Porsche dealer in the bay area. We used Superior Body Shop in San Carlos. 956 Bransten Road, 650-593-1093. Never had to take back any of the repairs or paint work they did for us. Always done right the first time. Certified Porsche repair facility. |
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08-02-2020, 12:25 AM | #8 |
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If you are willing to go as far as Burlingame, this guy does good work for a fair price.
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08-02-2020, 12:31 AM | #9 |
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Mine was less damaged and it was still about 3k, so yeah, might as well go thru insurance.
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08-02-2020, 04:08 AM | #11 |
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Nasty but purely cosmetic, once done by a skilled painter/fitter it will look as good as new.
Here in the UK I would guess about £3K to supply fit and paint new bumper and fender plus blend drivers door. I would do it for you if you were here lol Even worse when self inflicted too. Hope you get a good deal and a great job done |
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08-02-2020, 12:40 PM | #14 |
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Ouch. I’d guess at least 4k. New bumper + possibly repair that front quarter panel, but it’s a complex shape right over the wheel well so the body shop might recommend just replacing the panel. 2-3k for parts/repair depending, another 2k for painting.
Not many dealers own BMW-only body shops. They may own body shops that work on multiple makes, though. What you want you to consider is a BMW CCRC - certified collision repair center. https://bmwusaservice.com/ccrc That said, my daughter got her 230i repaired at a non-BMW CCRC that the insurance company recommended at way less than the CCRC and it was just fine. It was a lease though, so we weren’t all that picky. I also had my E46 bumper repainted at a non-CCRC (some doofus scraped it up in a parking lot) and it was also just fine for a good 6-8 years after. |
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08-02-2020, 01:50 PM | #15 |
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Good point. Here Bmw doesn’t have a body shop, they use the ford dealership. So that’s where I took mine.
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08-02-2020, 06:00 PM | #16 |
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This is precisely why I think it’s silly to ask people on a forum what a body repair is going to cost. You have a range of 2 to 5k. Go to your insurance,then get a couple of estimates.
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08-02-2020, 11:37 PM | #17 |
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For reference, my old F30 had the entire bumper replaced and repainted at a CCRC. Was able to reuse the headlights and grills, much like OP should. The price billed to insurance was $3379. OP will need a new fender so expect a price far North of what I paid.
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At least your headlight isn't damaged. I would go to a body shop to let them find out how bad it is first.
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I busted both sides of my lights, on many of our renown NYC potholes and they just look just as the OP's but the mounting points are all broken.. I bet you a coke his headlight is wobbling.. |
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