530 Repairs
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Earlier this week, I sat in my car while a 21 y/o realized that she was too far into the street exiting from a shopping center and decided to back up into my bumper, front fender and driver's door as I was behind her. Estimated repairs are at least $5,000, new door is needed. Meeting with the autobody shop and the insurance adjuster this week and just wanted to post and ask if there is anything I should be aware of about BMW repairs. I am having work done by the sole autobody shop recommended by the local BMW dealer and the owner has the same car/color that I do so I am feeling pretty good about how it will turn out. Anything I should look out for, insist on, ask about? I want this repair done right
As always, any opinions appreciated.
As always, any opinions appreciated.
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That's good they are replacing parts instead of covering damage up. You should be in good hands if the BMW dealer is recommending them. Maybe ask them if you can swap out for the mtech aero kit if possible. 
Michael
Michael
Originally Posted by Pioneer530' post='1006471' date='Sep 13 2009, 04:40 PM
Earlier this week, I sat in my car while a 21 y/o realized that she was too far into the street exiting from a shopping center and decided to back up into my bumper, front fender and driver's door as I was behind her. Estimated repairs are at least $5,000, new door is needed. Meeting with the autobody shop and the insurance adjuster this week and just wanted to post and ask if there is anything I should be aware of about BMW repairs. I am having work done by the sole autobody shop recommended by the local BMW dealer and the owner has the same car/color that I do so I am feeling pretty good about how it will turn out. Anything I should look out for, insist on, ask about? I want this repair done right
As always, any opinions appreciated.
As always, any opinions appreciated.
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='1006474' date='Sep 13 2009, 06:42 PM
That's good they are replacing parts instead of covering damage up. You should be in good hands if the BMW dealer is recommending them. Maybe ask them if you can swap out for the mtech aero kit if possible.
Michael
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Originally Posted by SCardamon' post='1006952' date='Sep 14 2009, 06:22 AM
+3 hope you slapped the crap out of her.....
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