[1Tym]

1) A friend backed up into my front bumper. There are minor scratches through the paint. I took it to a certified BMW collision/paint shop and they quoted me about $1,300 and said the entire bumper would have to be replaced. So, I am looking for a body shop in the So Cal area that can do a good job but at a lower cost.

2) I was washing my car the other day and noticed a lugnut was missing so I went to the dealer to pick up a lugnut. When I went to screw it in, it would not tighten. I took it back to the dealer and the guy told me that the part on the car (not the rim) was stripped and said it would be about $1,000 to fix. Will tire shops be able to fix this? Any local shops other than the dealer that can fix this for a lower cost?

[DetailAddict]

1) good job and low cost don't go together... unfortunately...

2) are u on OEM lug or did u do a stud conversion? maybe talk to Long Tran and see what he can do to help?

[1Tym]

Originally Posted by DetailAddict

1) good job and low cost don't go together... unfortunately...

2) are u on OEM lug or did u do a stud conversion? maybe talk to Long Tran and see what he can do to help?

1) something decent and low or LOWER

2) OEM lug

[DetailAddict]

unfortunately I am from norcal so no good socal recommendation for you..

did the dealership writeup and estimate for you on what needs to be done to get it fixed?

[Joonsup]

Originally Posted by 1Tym

1) A friend backed up into my front bumper. There are minor scratches through the paint. I took it to a certified BMW collision/paint shop and they quoted me about $1,300 and said the entire bumper would have to be replaced. So, I am looking for a body shop in the So Cal area that can do a good job but at a lower cost.

2) I was washing my car the other day and noticed a lugnut was missing so I went to the dealer to pick up a lugnut. When I went to screw it in, it would not tighten. I took it back to the dealer and the guy told me that the part on the car (not the rim) was stripped and said it would be about $1,000 to fix. Will tire shops be able to fix this? Any local shops other than the dealer that can fix this for a lower cost?

seems like the dealer is trying to rip you off. if the thread is stripped, you can probably just have it retapped. Contact Long (LTBMW) and he should be able to help you out.

As far as the bumper, I don't see why they would have to replace the entire bumper. Maybe post up some pictures so people can give you a better idea of how much it'd cost. Again I'd call up Long and see if he can help you out on that as well

[LOLrance]

Get a tap and die and DIY to rethread.

[1Tym]

Originally Posted by joonsup

seems like the dealer is trying to rip you off. if the thread is stripped, you can probably just have it retapped. Contact Long (LTBMW) and he should be able to help you out.

As far as the bumper, I don't see why they would have to replace the entire bumper. Maybe post up some pictures so people can give you a better idea of how much it'd cost. Again I'd call up Long and see if he can help you out on that as well

Actually my dad took the car to the dealer regarding the lug nut. I have not gotten an actual quote from the dealer.

As far as the bumper, the guy told me it went through to the lumbar and bent it is why they would have to replace the whole thing?

[1Tym]

Originally Posted by 1Tym

1) A friend backed up into my front bumper. There are minor scratches through the paint. I took it to a certified BMW collision/paint shop and they quoted me about $1,300 and said the entire bumper would have to be replaced. So, I am looking for a body shop in the So Cal area that can do a good job but at a lower cost.

Since this incident, i have had more scracthes and dents in my front bumper. I need a decent body shop that is not too expensive. The dealer ceritfied shops are too expensive, even though they do good work. Any recommendations?

Originally Posted by 1Tym

2) I was washing my car the other day and noticed a lugnut was missing so I went to the dealer to pick up a lugnut. When I went to screw it in, it would not tighten. I took it back to the dealer and the guy told me that the part on the car (not the rim) was stripped and said it would be about $1,000 to fix. Will tire shops be able to fix this? Any local shops other than the dealer that can fix this for a lower cost?

My neighbor was able to re-thread it for me. Took like 5 minutes. Phew!

[armorrig]

what they said...LTBMW