After picking up my car at the dealership, I was driving my family van and my gf was following me with my car, the 545. We were on the freeway on our way over to Sonic MS to get my LCI lights done the whole package headlights, taillights light module, etc.. There was traffic on the freeway and our lane came to a dead stop. I then came to a full stop and my gf came to a full stop and suddenly BOOM *tires screeching* and BOOM again!! The suzuki hit the 545 TWICE!!! and the 545 hit my van. :nono: We were very fortunate that it was a minor fender bender and no one was seriously injured in this accident. After looking at the rear i just realized that my mtech rear just came today! :wow: after exchanging info and talking to insurace, i drove back to my bodyshop right after the accident and the owner was like "you gotta be f****** kidding me you just got everything painted!!" most of you probably know my car got keyed a few weeks back and now this!! :(

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To make my day even worst was that right when i got home i saw the bumper very poorly wrapped with styrofoam wrap and card board on the edges to prevent damage.. I thought to myself where was the box, no wonder it was only 9.4lbs in the tracking info.I was very disappointed I specifically ordered what i thought would be a BRAND NEW mtech rear unpainted, but when i got it it was USED painted alpine white with scuffs and scratches all over the places, a small dent, and the edges looked like it was dragged on the floor. I wish to not release the name of this vendor until matters are resolved.

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Just called the other partys insurance, everything went smoothly the other party admitted to be at fault and it looks like everything will be covered..

i've had pretty bad luck with this car lately, maybe it's time to get rid of this car....

Holy cow that sux! I'm glad the other party has admitted fault, though they'd be hard-pressed not to in a rear end collission in Cali. Thank goodness it was relatively minor and you guys are not hurt.

Now that mtech is another matter. WTF??? An actual VENDOR pawned that thing as 'new, unpainted'? I'm hoping it was a big mistake in their, uh, shipping department, and they rush the correct one to you. I am curious to know the vendor though. Not cool at all...

wow i am sorry to hear that... hope everything works out..

Sorry to hear about your troubles Randy. Glad everyone is safe. Don't give up hope on your baby yet. She's going to look sweet with the new headlights/taillights. Just go get her blessed or something. hehe

You have to reveal the name of the vendor. If its not a mistake, many others could be screwed. If its a mistake, you can set the record straight. Right?

ouch that sucks well let's hope the bad luck has come and gone now (* knock on wood 545 times *)

Really happy that you guys are ok and it was nothing serious!

That said, 2 things to note:
- first, it is always a good idea to keep a camera in the car - for instances like this. Even a cheap camera, so you can take pic's immediately after an accident.
- second, based on your discussions with the vendor, you really need to let us know who it is. In recent times, many have had issues with receiving incorrect, damaged or just really bad product. I understand, in some cases, no product...
If it was an honest mistake and they fix it quickly at no extra cost to you, I think that reflects positively and it will help them further promote their business.

Thank God that everyone is ok and no one got hurt.

man, sorry hear!! hope everything works out for the best... good luck!

it took about three seconds of searching to figure out which vendor. Glad I decided to wait.

Randy,

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Glad to hear everyone's ok. The car can be fixed, as insurance will be taking care of the issues.

What's also troubling to hear is about the "BRAND NEW" M-tech rear bumper you purchased. Hopefully it's a mistake, but issues like this need to be brought to light. Folks need to be made aware of vendor related success stories or problems. There's a recently created section specifically for this, Buyer & Seller Feedback Forum (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showforum=34). I suggest you post your experience there to help and make other members aware.

And to the "Vendor", I'm sure (hopefully) you can resolve this matter immediately. :) :thumbsup:

Sorry to hear, hate hearing that sound when I'm in the car. Glad to hear no one was hurt. Gl with the repairs :thumbsup:

That hurts me just looking at it, and I didn't even pick up my car yet.

24 hours till happiness.

Glad you're ok. I hate when junk cars like that are behind me. You can imagine in a panic stop that they are not going to have the same ability to stop that you have in a better car. I had a Camry run into the back of my truck on Monday for the same reason. My truck could stop but the Camry's bad brakes and tires could not slow it down in time. I heard screeching for several seconds then boom. Fortunately she hit my trailer hitch and I had no damage but the Camry now has a hole in the front.

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like everyone else, sorry to hear the news Randy, and glad that you and your girlfriend weren't hurt...

ahhh man that really sucks
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hope everything gets resolved

Geez, man! What a drag. Hang in there!

So do you now have the tow company on speed dial?? :huh: Sorry to hear about your misfortune, good luck with the repairs and I sincerely hope they are performed QUICKLY! :thumbsup:

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