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11-21-2008, 07:07 AM | #1 |
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Ate a traffic cone
I ate a traffic cone at speed and cracked the nose dam right in front of the passenger wheel. A couple of trip pieces seem to have cracked or fallen out, too.
Where can I order the missing trim pieces? I'd need to see a blow-up drawing of the trim in front of the passenger wheel well. Also is a crack in the fiberglass repairable, or do I need a whole new nose dam? Thanks in advance. |
11-21-2008, 09:00 AM | #3 |
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Dealer wants ~$1800 for a new bumper and the couple trim pieces installed. Ouchie!
Is there a chance I can save say, 25% by going to an independent shop? Also, dealer tells me the bumper does not come painted (AW); a large chunk of the cost is custom-painting the bumper. A little sanity check from the board would be much appreciated. |
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11-21-2008, 10:30 AM | #5 |
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i had someone bump my rear bumper....and drove off...i was quoted $1100-1200 from a body shop for a new bumper painted...so $1800 for the front sounds right....just be glad you car isnt on 2 weeks old!
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11-22-2008, 08:20 AM | #6 |
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I ended up at a (very reputable) local independent body shop who's doing the work for <$800 with identical parts, and am quite amazed at the difference between the dealer and independent quotes.
larryn, I'd jut as soon not discus with my inurance company how, why and where I ate the cone. |
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