Khakhi
New member
- Location
- South Africa
Hey guys, long time lurker here. Had a minor accident and the insurance seems to think that I don't need a new bumper . Is this damage fixable? Car is brand new, well less than 5k now. Cheers
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Bumper Accident
- Thread starter Khakhi
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david9962000
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Car(s)
- MK7 GTI
In the wheel well, there should be a fog light access. See if you can pop out the bumper then buff out the scratch. You might have to take the bumper out.
q74
Go Kart Newbie
- Car(s)
- R
It looks like you need a new headlight for sure, maybe a new fog light (can't tell if its just a bad angle in photo, or if its damaged).
As for the bumper itself, depending on how bad the scuffs are (if its just transfer or actual damage) maybe need a re-spray, it otherwise looks to be easily repairable.
That sucks though, always hurts to see anything damaged, even if its minor.
As for the bumper itself, depending on how bad the scuffs are (if its just transfer or actual damage) maybe need a re-spray, it otherwise looks to be easily repairable.
That sucks though, always hurts to see anything damaged, even if its minor.
Golfs everyday
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- USA
As q74 mentioned above, can't really tell from the pictures but if there are no cracks chances are they can heat and push the bumper to its original shape, but the paint depends whether that's paint transfer or cracked/chipped paint.
Headlight definitely needs to be replaced.
Headlight definitely needs to be replaced.
Elcheapo Loco
Ready to race!
- Location
- CA
The insurance rule of thumb is if bumper cover has no puncture, then they will repair. They will only authorize replacement if punctured. FYI those are easily fixable, just needs repainting. As others have said, you will get new headlights.
Did the adjuster look at it at the shop it will be repaired at?
Don’t go to the shop insurance recommends, they are in the business of saving the insurance company money. So long as the shop that’s going to do the work is not recommended by insurance, they will likely open a supplemental claim on top of the initial assessment and get them to replace the bumper.
Don’t go to the shop insurance recommends, they are in the business of saving the insurance company money. So long as the shop that’s going to do the work is not recommended by insurance, they will likely open a supplemental claim on top of the initial assessment and get them to replace the bumper.
Navi
Autocross Champion
- Location
- BK/NYC/Hamptons
that bumper needs to be replaced. It's warped and all fucked up. Even if you can pop it back out, it's gonna look like bacon. What do they want to do? Bondo and sand?
kyLman
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Car(s)
- 2015 Golf
if anmything on the bumper is broke (mounting tabs) they will replace it. It isn't salvageable. Insurance wants the car value to remain high as well.