Plastic Bumper Damaged - HELP
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Plastic Bumper Damaged - HELP
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
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RE: Plastic Bumper Damaged - HELP
ORIGINAL: Accord Owner
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
As for the insurance claim, it really depends on your coverage, if you are say 16 and only have liability then dont bother cause they wont give you a dime, but your rates will skyrocket.
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RE: Plastic Bumper Damaged - HELP
ORIGINAL: live2rice
it can be quite costly to buy a whole new front bumper and have it painted, I would either live with the damage, or try and repair the one that is already on their.
As for the insurance claim, it really depends on your coverage, if you are say 16 and only have liability then dont bother cause they wont give you a dime, but your rates will skyrocket.
ORIGINAL: Accord Owner
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
As for the insurance claim, it really depends on your coverage, if you are say 16 and only have liability then dont bother cause they wont give you a dime, but your rates will skyrocket.
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RE: Plastic Bumper Damaged - HELP
ORIGINAL: Accord Owner
What do you mean 16? I have full coverage, comprehensive and collision coverage. both $500 deductible.
ORIGINAL: live2rice
it can be quite costly to buy a whole new front bumper and have it painted, I would either live with the damage, or try and repair the one that is already on their.
As for the insurance claim, it really depends on your coverage, if you are say 16 and only have liability then dont bother cause they wont give you a dime, but your rates will skyrocket.
ORIGINAL: Accord Owner
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
As for the insurance claim, it really depends on your coverage, if you are say 16 and only have liability then dont bother cause they wont give you a dime, but your rates will skyrocket.
paint can be pretty expensive to have a auto body do it. If you are not a perfectionist i would have napa color match some paint for you and paint it yourself.
my friend did this to his front bumper and you cant even tell.
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RE: Plastic Bumper Damaged - HELP
ORIGINAL: Accord Owner
What do you mean 16? I have full coverage, comprehensive and collision coverage. both $500 deductible.
What do you mean 16? I have full coverage, comprehensive and collision coverage. both $500 deductible.
A 16 yr old who already has an accident on their record & who knows how to use a wrench & screwdriver? Fix it yourself so your insurance premiums don't go up.
40 yrs old with a clean record? Don't want to bother fixing it yourself?
Any situation in between you'll have to decide. We can help you learn how to fix it yourself, but we can't make that decision.
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RE: Plastic Bumper Damaged - HELP
ORIGINAL: live2rice
i meant 16 years old.
paint can be pretty expensive to have a auto body do it. If you are not a perfectionist i would have napa color match some paint for you and paint it yourself.
my friend did this to his front bumper and you cant even tell.
ORIGINAL: Accord Owner
What do you mean 16? I have full coverage, comprehensive and collision coverage. both $500 deductible.
ORIGINAL: live2rice
it can be quite costly to buy a whole new front bumper and have it painted, I would either live with the damage, or try and repair the one that is already on their.
As for the insurance claim, it really depends on your coverage, if you are say 16 and only have liability then dont bother cause they wont give you a dime, but your rates will skyrocket.
ORIGINAL: Accord Owner
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
As for the insurance claim, it really depends on your coverage, if you are say 16 and only have liability then dont bother cause they wont give you a dime, but your rates will skyrocket.
paint can be pretty expensive to have a auto body do it. If you are not a perfectionist i would have napa color match some paint for you and paint it yourself.
my friend did this to his front bumper and you cant even tell.
RE: Plastic Bumper Damaged - HELP
ORIGINAL: Accord Owner
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
I ran over some garbage on the street and was unable to avoid it...so the plastic from the front of the car bumper got damaged, its near the wheels. but its the whole bumper, its almost cut in half.
Should I call my insurance company?
My friend works on fixing stuff like this? Or should I just buy the parts and let him fix it?
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