Came back from lunch to this (see inside). What should I do?

HelpMeOBMWiwan · 12-06-2021, 11:02 PM

Of course was feeling good after a nice lunch and walked up to see a beautiful sight on my front bumper. Someone could have hit me a few days earlier for all I know as the car hadn't gone far and has always been in a parking lot. I'm typically a lightning rod for people hitting me, so not too unexpected.

Leasing and have a few years left, so a bit bummed. At turn in, the panel would cost me $400 for excessive damage, but I am not sure I can deal with the appearance for that long.

What would you think I am looking at for repairs? Not seeing any denying - only scrarches. Any suggestions on what to request when approaching the body shop?

Thanks all.

https://ibb.co/BtC9RMF

https://ibb.co/DKdNVG5

themnmd · 12-07-2021, 12:15 AM

Damn that looks bad , sorry. Assuming car is new , I would say make it as close to perfect as can be. If bumper is gouged,maybe replacement? Not if the plastic can be repaired to your satisfaction. Like to know what they say. Best of luck

P_Leotardo · 12-08-2021, 09:47 AM

Maybe its time to invest in a high quality dashcam.

Timsdetailing · 12-11-2021, 11:43 PM

Sorry to see that this happened, the bumper will most likely need to be removed, sanded down and painted. the black trim piece looks to be damaged as well so might need to order a replacement. Not sure what it'll run you but I'm guessing ~400 is fair

aguycalleddb · 12-12-2021, 03:50 AM

Definitely get it fixed, in the UK we would just get a smart repair done on that area.

12-06-2021, 11:02 PM	#1
HelpMeOBMWiwan Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Came back from lunch to this (see inside). What should I do? Of course was feeling good after a nice lunch and walked up to see a beautiful sight on my front bumper. Someone could have hit me a few days earlier for all I know as the car hadn't gone far and has always been in a parking lot. I'm typically a lightning rod for people hitting me, so not too unexpected. Leasing and have a few years left, so a bit bummed. At turn in, the panel would cost me $400 for excessive damage, but I am not sure I can deal with the appearance for that long. What would you think I am looking at for repairs? Not seeing any denying - only scrarches. Any suggestions on what to request when approaching the body shop? Thanks all. https://ibb.co/BtC9RMF https://ibb.co/DKdNVG5
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12-07-2021, 12:15 AM	#2
themnmd Colonel 1713 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: 23 X5MC Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Rafael CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i X [0.00]	Damn that looks bad , sorry. Assuming car is new , I would say make it as close to perfect as can be. If bumper is gouged,maybe replacement? Not if the plastic can be repaired to your satisfaction. Like to know what they say. Best of luck
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12-08-2021, 09:47 AM	#3
P_Leotardo Second Lieutenant 243 Rep 267 Posts Drives: BMW M340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Maybe its time to invest in a high quality dashcam.
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12-11-2021, 11:43 PM	#4
Timsdetailing Enlisted Member 2 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW x3 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Sorry to see that this happened, the bumper will most likely need to be removed, sanded down and painted. the black trim piece looks to be damaged as well so might need to order a replacement. Not sure what it'll run you but I'm guessing ~400 is fair
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12-12-2021, 03:50 AM	#5
aguycalleddb Lieutenant 534 Rep 508 Posts Drives: BMW G42 M240i XDrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Durham UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW G42 M240i ... [9.80]	Definitely get it fixed, in the UK we would just get a smart repair done on that area. __________________ Dan G42 /// M240i Thundernight
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