I got reversed into

Trev88 · 12-19-2015, 10:46 PM

Hi guys! I got reversed into today while picking up pizza from dominos. Took a photo of the driver's licence. No major damage just a dent and paint scratches on the bumper and bonnet. Anyone knows what I need to do and where I should do it at? I'm with aami

EB89 · 12-19-2015, 10:58 PM

Sorry man, call insurance, not sure if you need to prove it was the other driver, but it may be quicker, and easier to just take it to a repair shop and get it fixed. Shouldn't cost too much.

Post pics

Trev88 · 12-19-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EB89

Sorry man, call insurance, not sure if you need to prove it was the other driver, but it may be quicker, and easier to just take it to a repair shop and get it fixed. Shouldn't cost too much.

Post pics

Lol I got a dashcam so if anything I've got video evidence.

EB89 · 12-19-2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Lol I got a dashcam so if anything I've got video evidence.

Oh well contact your insurance company, I'm sure they will help.

Boganian Rubes · 12-19-2015, 11:37 PM

No way D:!!!!!!
Time for new m3 bumpers aye?

Trev88 · 12-20-2015, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rub3n

No way D:!!!!!!
Time for new m3 bumpers aye?

Got 2 choices either bring it to an aami smart repairer or get 2 quotes from outside. Any recommendation?

EB89 · 12-20-2015, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Got 2 choices either bring it to an aami smart repairer or get 2 quotes from outside. Any recommendation?

Hmm I would find out who the recommended BMW repairer is in your area and get a quote there.

Socket · 12-20-2015, 01:44 AM

I know this from experiance when someone ran into the back of me. Im with AAMI and while you could hardly see the damage the repair cost over $1500
I didnt pay a cent because it was the other drivers fault and I had their details

So, if its the other persons fault you wont need to pay anything through AAMI
Lodge a claim and provide the details of the other driver etc and let them take care of the repairs and chasing up
No need for quotes, AAMI have their own repair centres around Melb (eg North Rd)

For the me process was painless and the repairs were top notch

7smurfs · 12-20-2015, 02:17 AM

Highly recommend Brighton Panel Works - they aren't adverse to mods either

vtl · 12-20-2015, 04:46 AM

So someone hit your car after the meet today and just ran off?

Trev88 · 12-20-2015, 05:53 AM

Haha I was picking up pizza for lunch after the meet. Old man reversed straight into me when he was parking.

Trev88 · 12-20-2015, 05:55 AM

Would be great if I got some mods paid for but don't think the shop will do anything except painting it. No major dents but there seems to be a small ding at my headlight washers.

EB89 · 12-20-2015, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Would be great if I got some mods paid for but don't think the shop will do anything except painting it. No major dents but there seems to be a small ding at my headlight washers.

Dam, those headlight covers are a pain, I just got one from my local BMW for like $55

Trev88 · 12-20-2015, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

I know this from experiance when someone ran into the back of me. Im with AAMI and while you could hardly see the damage the repair cost over $1500
I didnt pay a cent because it was the other drivers fault and I had their details

So, if its the other persons fault you wont need to pay anything through AAMI
Lodge a claim and provide the details of the other driver etc and let them take care of the repairs and chasing up
No need for quotes, AAMI have their own repair centres around Melb (eg North Rd)

For the me process was painless and the repairs were top notch

Yup I know the other guy will have to pay. Problem is not sure if their workshop would do a dodgy job because it's not a major accident just paint came out.

Ninjaoz · 12-20-2015, 08:22 AM

Does your insurer AAMI offer you a choice of repairer?

I use Charlie Battisti at Nunawading, they are BMW and Porsche authorised approved repairer.

CYL · 12-20-2015, 12:15 PM

Can you get a quote from a repairer and once AAMI approves it, speak to the repairer to get the M3 aftermarket kit and install them?
I think with the cost for OEM bumper, you can easily get an aftermarket M3 bumper, even the side skirt as well?

EB89 · 12-20-2015, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Yup I know the other guy will have to pay. Problem is not sure if their workshop would do a dodgy job because it's not a major accident just paint came out.

If it were me, I would be wanting the whole bumper removed, paint removed , dings and scratches repaired and the fully resprayed. Not just a touch up or blend job.

Do some investigation, maybe AAMI will pay for a certain amount and you can pay the remainder to have it redone completely, remove all stonechips and scrapes.

I don't know, Ive never dealt with insurance before.

7smurfs · 12-20-2015, 07:36 PM

AAMI will take 3 quotes and then choose the cheapest as the winner

2 of the quotes must be from AAMI approved panels beaters
1 quote can be independent

I can suggest Charlie Batisti, Brighton Panel Works and then throw in a really expensive one like BMW Melbourne Body shop - this way you will get either Charlie or Brighton who are known to do a good job.

Trev88 · 12-20-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EB89

If it were me, I would be wanting the whole bumper removed, paint removed , dings and scratches repaired and the fully resprayed. Not just a touch up or blend job.

Do some investigation, maybe AAMI will pay for a certain amount and you can pay the remainder to have it redone completely, remove all stonechips and scrapes.

I don't know, Ive never dealt with insurance before.

Definitely prefer a full proper respray plus maybe a small scratch at the side done as well. Haha

Asps91 · 12-20-2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Got 2 choices either bring it to an aami smart repairer or get 2 quotes from outside. Any recommendation?

Walk into 2x extremely busy and high quality/ tech workshops in your area that specialist in euros. Get 2x written quotes and present them to aami. They will jack the price high at shops like this as they cant be bothered doing the work. Then, pocket cash. M3 bar and paint and your good to go. Will have money left over for activities.

Trev88 · 12-21-2015, 02:35 AM

Called active today as many of the guys at the meet recommend me to go to active for servicing. Active told me to cancel my claim with aami and they can organise everything for me as the other person is paying me and they want to do a good job for me. Anyone tried active before for insurance claims? They were also saying as its not my fault it's better to go through them as it may affect my no claim bonus.

Socket · 12-21-2015, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trev88

Called active today as many of the guys at the meet recommend me to go to active for servicing. Active told me to cancel my claim with aami and they can organise everything for me as the other person is paying me and they want to do a good job for me. Anyone tried active before for insurance claims? They were also saying as its not my fault it's better to go through them as it may affect my no claim bonus.

Highly recommend Jin, Steve and the boys at Active!!
They do heaps of body and repair work.
You are in good hands bro

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Socket Lieutenant General 4775 Rep 11,971 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	I know this from experiance when someone ran into the back of me. Im with AAMI and while you could hardly see the damage the repair cost over $1500 I didnt pay a cent because it was the other drivers fault and I had their details So, if its the other persons fault you wont need to pay anything through AAMI Lodge a claim and provide the details of the other driver etc and let them take care of the repairs and chasing up No need for quotes, AAMI have their own repair centres around Melb (eg North Rd) For the me process was painless and the repairs were top notch
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Trev88 Lieutenant Colonel 186 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: 320d e90 LCI Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Haha I was picking up pizza for lunch after the meet. Old man reversed straight into me when he was parking.
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Trev88 Lieutenant Colonel 186 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: 320d e90 LCI Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Would be great if I got some mods paid for but don't think the shop will do anything except painting it. No major dents but there seems to be a small ding at my headlight washers.
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CYL Major 148 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Can you get a quote from a repairer and once AAMI approves it, speak to the repairer to get the M3 aftermarket kit and install them? I think with the cost for OEM bumper, you can easily get an aftermarket M3 bumper, even the side skirt as well?
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7smurfs Captain 141 Rep 902 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	AAMI will take 3 quotes and then choose the cheapest as the winner 2 of the quotes must be from AAMI approved panels beaters 1 quote can be independent I can suggest Charlie Batisti, Brighton Panel Works and then throw in a really expensive one like BMW Melbourne Body shop - this way you will get either Charlie or Brighton who are known to do a good job.
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Trev88 Lieutenant Colonel 186 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: 320d e90 LCI Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Called active today as many of the guys at the meet recommend me to go to active for servicing. Active told me to cancel my claim with aami and they can organise everything for me as the other person is paying me and they want to do a good job for me. Anyone tried active before for insurance claims? They were also saying as its not my fault it's better to go through them as it may affect my no claim bonus.
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