Rear Ended While Stopped, any suggestions?

[Worra]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

I don't know how it works in your state but I'm almost certain

1) You can request the body shop of your choice despite pressure from yours/their insurance to go with their 'preferred' (read cheap) shop.

2) I know shops many time use oem replacement bumpers, 3rd party or reconditioned bumpers BUT if you choose a BMW certified collision center, I don't see them going down that route. You can search for your nearest certified collision center here:

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...spx?filterBy=E

3) Don't worry about paint matching if it's just bumper. Even from factory bumpers are NOT painted together with the body. They are done separately outside of factory and not to mention paint on plastic and metal never match.

4) Don't skimp out, get everything replaced: bumper, diffuser and anything else that may have been affected.

5) See if you can have the insurance company also cover for loss of value. Cars take a bigger hit on value if there's a known accident on record and many times you can factor that into your payout.

Best of luck OP.

All of this right here ^ is the best advice.

Especially #5

[Venom]

Originally Posted by Worra

All of this right here ^ is the best advice.

Especially #5

mention diminution of value and see if that's covered. I had no luck with it though.

[darkrom]

I've had no such luck in the past, but I'll ask for it again.