Worst Nightmare
08-21-2004 | 06:03 PM
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My biggest fear has become a reality. Some ignorant individuals took a knife or key to the rear quarter panel of my car. I think it was a knife because it is so deep. Amazing to see how thick the paint and clear coat is... I just hope the fix is as perfect as it originally was. On top of it, they got the lens of the tail light too. The total repair with the new tail light is $650. I was told that the light may be able to be buffed since the scratch is not as deep as it is on the body panel. Anyone know if this is the case? My insurance company is Erie and I have a clean record with them. All is covered except $50 deductible, but I'm concerned that my rates may increase due to the claim.
08-21-2004 | 06:13 PM
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sorry to hear this "tragedy". "ignorant individuals"? you are too nice! those are f#%king jerks 
! i think if your claim is small like this, your insurance company won't raise the rate. but i can't guarantee anything. it's better to call and ask them first. hope that motherf#%ker got keyed on his face !
! i think if your claim is small like this, your insurance company won't raise the rate. but i can't guarantee anything. it's better to call and ask them first. hope that motherf#%ker got keyed on his face !
08-22-2004 | 06:39 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
I almost am affraid to park my car anywhere.. I am scared people will bang their doors to it or scratch it out of envy... That really is the downside to owning such a beautiful car, others hate you for having one..
08-22-2004 | 08:39 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Here, any time you claim from your car insurance and can't prove it's someone else's fault...rates go up for the subsequent insurance year....bummer... 
08-22-2004 | 09:22 AM
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know how you feel, my E60 was vandalised last week. just had it repaired by "chipsaway" in the UK.....and as someone predicted the results was not good
colour match etc was perfect and repair has looked good for last 48hrs but today i noticed the paint is "bubbling" in two places as if there was moisture left on the panel whilst the paint was applied so i'll be taking the car back there tomorrow to demand a refund....then booking it in to the bodyshop.
colour match etc was perfect and repair has looked good for last 48hrs but today i noticed the paint is "bubbling" in two places as if there was moisture left on the panel whilst the paint was applied so i'll be taking the car back there tomorrow to demand a refund....then booking it in to the bodyshop.
08-22-2004 | 11:29 AM
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Most of the body-shops in the UK use similar processes as companies like chips-away.My brother used to be a bodyshop manager for a BMW dealer,they can also re-colour leather as well if it gets damaged.
08-22-2004 | 02:51 PM
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Here, any time you claim from your car insurance and can't prove it's someone else's fault...rates go up for the subsequent insurance year....bummer...
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