F'n hit & run...

lookin4e90 · 10-05-2009, 12:45 AM

Coming out to my car after some bball at 24 Hr fitness, and I see this! Of course, the asshole didn't leave a note. Gonna review the security tapes at the gym Monday, but not holding out any hopes of catching the guy.

So my question is, (and I know it's a crappy cell phone pic), is this something that can be "fixed" or would it be better to just replace the bumper?

Any recommendation of a good body shop around the Riverside/OC area is appreciated as well. Yes I have searched and plan on calling OC Bumper & Body, A-One Auto Body, and Sterling tomorrow for estimates.

m3pare · 10-05-2009, 12:52 AM

i'm sure it can be fixed, but i'd get mtech rear instead

Duhst · 10-05-2009, 12:54 AM

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i'm sure it can be fixed, but i'd get mtech rear instead

jaceaholic · 10-05-2009, 01:45 AM

you can get that popped out but there will still be a crease in it..

john715z · 10-05-2009, 01:53 AM

sterling is a pretty good shop.

s1cke92 · 10-05-2009, 01:56 AM

if u catch the guy. make him buy you mtech rear. haha but that should pop right out but it might have cracked/chipped paint

VTECaddict · 10-05-2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jaceaholic

you can get that popped out but there will still be a crease in it..

Hopefully you can catch the person and make them pay.

e92phreak · 10-05-2009, 02:45 AM

If you're paying out of pocket, I'd look up longtran! He'll order the m-tech for you, paint it, and all you gotta do is pay for it, goto his house, and he'll swap it out just like that.

spec 123 · 10-05-2009, 03:26 AM

i can get u oem.... but its not painted

Kroy · 10-05-2009, 03:39 AM

hope you catch the person that hit your car. that person deserves punishment.

e90kiddo · 10-05-2009, 04:51 AM

Ouch I feel for ya bro hopefully U catch the guy

lookin4e90 · 10-05-2009, 10:38 AM

Thanx guys for all your support. Yeah basically I want to get it repaired "as new," so I didnt bother trying to pop it out I know for sure the plastics will have a crease in it still.

If I need to get a new bumper OEM or M-tech, it'd be more than $500 right? Cuz that's how much my deductible would be. I'll hit up Long and see what's up.

lookin4e90 · 10-05-2009, 01:06 PM

Just got an estimate from Holmes Body Shop in Riverside, the whole experience was kinda shady...the guy was telling me I'll have to pay out of pocket for labor difference because Geico doesn't pay labor well, and he also suggested that i can claim to have my front bumper and hood painted (got some scratches) and tell the insurance I was in a sand storm...

Looks like I'll need to have it replaced. Anyone got a spare OEM bumper?

Kroy · 10-05-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lookin4e90

Thanx guys for all your support. Yeah basically I want to get it repaired "as new," so I didnt bother trying to pop it out I know for sure the plastics will have a crease in it still.

If I need to get a new bumper OEM or M-tech, it'd be more than $500 right? Cuz that's how much my deductible would be. I'll hit up Long and see what's up.

New would cost more I think. $500 is how much it would cost to fix at a bodyshop.

EZ_TUR90 · 10-05-2009, 02:11 PM

same thing happened to me, same spot! sorry bout the loss.

lookin4e90 · 10-05-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EZ_TUR90

same thing happened to me, same spot! sorry bout the loss.

sorry to hear that. what did you end up doing?

I335 · 10-05-2009, 02:16 PM

Looks like that was done purposely. How else could you have been hit from the side and the back?

lookin4e90 · 10-05-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by I335

Looks like that was done purposely. How else could you have been hit from the side and the back?

you think? it just looks like someone just backed up into coming out of their parking space adjacently behind me.

E92murdered · 10-06-2009, 03:44 AM

same thing happened to me but if you dont get plates or the driver with my insurance you cannot get unisured motorist coverage.. hope its different for your case!

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Originally Posted by lookin4e90

you think? it just looks like someone just backed up into coming out of their parking space adjacently behind me.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 10-06-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lookin4e90

Just got an estimate from Holmes Body Shop in Riverside, the whole experience was kinda shady...the guy was telling me I'll have to pay out of pocket for labor difference because Geico doesn't pay labor well, and he also suggested that i can claim to have my front bumper and hood painted (got some scratches) and tell the insurance I was in a sand storm...

Looks like I'll need to have it replaced. Anyone got a spare OEM bumper?

Hell no, that is shady as fuck. You don't pay anything but your deductable.

Bimmer335i · 10-06-2009, 03:00 PM

here's what happened to me, hit and run too...cost me $500 and some change, since my deductible is $500, so i just paid out of my pocket, not have to deal with insurance..

before and after pics..

zsapphire7 · 10-07-2009, 12:10 PM

is hit and run classified as collision deductible or comprehensive?

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lookin4e90 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 239 Posts Drives: P car F car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: so cal iTrader: (4)	F'n hit & run... Coming out to my car after some bball at 24 Hr fitness, and I see this! Of course, the asshole didn't leave a note. Gonna review the security tapes at the gym Monday, but not holding out any hopes of catching the guy. So my question is, (and I know it's a crappy cell phone pic), is this something that can be "fixed" or would it be better to just replace the bumper? Any recommendation of a good body shop around the Riverside/OC area is appreciated as well. Yes I have searched and plan on calling OC Bumper & Body, A-One Auto Body, and Sterling tomorrow for estimates. Attached Images
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lookin4e90 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 239 Posts Drives: P car F car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: so cal iTrader: (4)	Thanx guys for all your support. Yeah basically I want to get it repaired "as new," so I didnt bother trying to pop it out I know for sure the plastics will have a crease in it still. If I need to get a new bumper OEM or M-tech, it'd be more than $500 right? Cuz that's how much my deductible would be. I'll hit up Long and see what's up.
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lookin4e90 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 239 Posts Drives: P car F car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: so cal iTrader: (4)	Just got an estimate from Holmes Body Shop in Riverside, the whole experience was kinda shady...the guy was telling me I'll have to pay out of pocket for labor difference because Geico doesn't pay labor well, and he also suggested that i can claim to have my front bumper and hood painted (got some scratches) and tell the insurance I was in a sand storm... Looks like I'll need to have it replaced. Anyone got a spare OEM bumper?
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I335 Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	Looks like that was done purposely. How else could you have been hit from the side and the back?
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Bimmer335i Major 49 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 07 Sparkling Graphite 335i Sed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA US iTrader: (0)	here's what happened to me, hit and run too...cost me $500 and some change, since my deductible is $500, so i just paid out of my pocket, not have to deal with insurance.. before and after pics.. Attached Images __________________ Enjoy the ride!
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zsapphire7 Colonel 111 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (21)	is hit and run classified as collision deductible or comprehensive?
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