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that repair cost is comparatively cheap - are you sure its not higher? most quotes list parts, then just state labour and paint extra.... i was once quoted ?300 in 1998 for a fog lamp replacment on a mazda, and ?300 for a renault laguna mirror - backshell painted part only!
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Originally Posted by steve_gus' post='528515' date='Feb 7 2008, 03:10 PM
that repair cost is comparatively cheap - are you sure its not higher? most quotes list parts, then just state labour and paint extra.... i was once quoted ?300 in 1998 for a fog lamp replacment on a mazda, and ?300 for a renault laguna mirror - backshell painted part only!
Labour is 3 hours in total!!
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sorry to hear this mate, - it's always a bugger to claim on a hit+run...if it's not too dear, get it repaired privately...
good luck with the repair
good luck with the repair
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I suffered a similar issue with my rear bumper. But my wheel arch was damaged too. It was obviously caused by some idiot turning too wide when reversing out of the car park. That bumper on ebay is a bit too expensive IMHO, its ok only if its absolutely mint. Otherwise keep watching the auctions and you'll get one for circa ?150 which may need to resprayed.
I got the one from Tony and although its coming all the way from the US it works out cheaper than getting one locally even with a $100 shipping fee, go figure!! Oh the joy of the USD.
I got the one from Tony and although its coming all the way from the US it works out cheaper than getting one locally even with a $100 shipping fee, go figure!! Oh the joy of the USD.
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='528603' date='Feb 7 2008, 07:13 PM
I suffered a similar issue with my rear bumper. But my wheel arch was damaged too. It was obviously caused by some idiot turning too wide when reversing out of the car park. That bumper on ebay is a bit too expensive IMHO, its ok only if its absolutely mint. Otherwise keep watching the auctions and you'll get one for circa ?150 which may need to resprayed.
I got the one from Tony and although its coming all the way from the US it works out cheaper than getting one locally even with a $100 shipping fee, go figure!! Oh the joy of the USD.
I got the one from Tony and although its coming all the way from the US it works out cheaper than getting one locally even with a $100 shipping fee, go figure!! Oh the joy of the USD.
Thanks Bruce
I actually bought the bumper already from him and he fitted it for me last night.
I agree the price is on the high side, but the bumper is in mint condition and was taken off a titan silver car - same as mine - so no need to spray it. Also, I am happy just to get my car back as it was within 24hrs of it being hit (That alone is worth the extra dosh).
Now looking for the rear lights, what do you think of
THIS OR THIS
Thanks again
BTW Bruce - Are you still doing the LCI rear lights?
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