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Thats not going to affect the value of your car. The bumper is a non VIN body panel. People replace them all the time when they get aero kits.
All you need to do is keep it off the carfax. For a small claim like this I doubt it will be reported. Just tell insurance co that if it goes on carfax, you claim diminished value. If not then, it's fine to just cover the repair.
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yep. I learned the hard way with my E60 M5. Momentum Paint and Body did the work. Would have been a 2-3 week job in California. took 3 months. they didnt have an effing clue. then, to top things off, they bought my replacement HRE's at FULL RETAIL. so, they're either scamming or they are morons... or both.
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Thanks for the feedback folks. Think I'm going with Metropolitan which seems to be decent on high end vehicles.
Only snag at this point is getting the part/order info in their system. As for diminished value, I'm calling some consultants today to get an idea of scope. To be continued... ps - only saving grace is car is drivable and we're now past the 1,200 break-in! |
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After 3 weeks on order, parts finally arrive!!! Car is disassembled and body shop finds 4 more parts to order, should be ready in 5 days. BUT now just got update those are on back order too!!! Don't know how long I can wait! In mean time, what tint grade should I put on it? It's Singapore grey with silverstone. I was thinking 35%. Don't want to be too dark but also not too light. Thoughts? |
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They have the custody of the car. They are resposible for everything. You should not even get involved and request that they fix it accordingly. You may also ask for compensation. A car fixed as a result of an accident looses a lot of its value even if it is fixed propertly. I am sure you heard about carfax. If it is leased then you do not worry.
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I have used Metroplitan Collision a few times over the last 10 years on a previous BMW and an Land Rover. I have to say they have done a fantastic job every time. If the unfortunate thing happened again that is where I would take the M.
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Regarding the tint
I used EVS in west Houston and applied the SAT adaptive tint to my sing grey car. I think it was either 35 or 40 but obv gets darker in sunny situations. I love the tint. On previous M car had used Huper Optik but feel the SAT has a less "metallicy" finish and us prefer it.
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