Cracked Front Bumper
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Cracked Front Bumper
Driving to work this morning about 25mph...the windscreen completely fogs up to the point where I can't make out a single thing ahead of me. Before I can slow down to a complete stop, the car smashes into a raised curb central crossing (15 inches raised), and it felt like the car went over it. Thankfully upon inspection, the car must have ricocheted off it, and I estimate the speed was about 10-12 mph at that point. The visible damage isn't as bad as I expected it to be, but it's still quite bad and very frustrating.
The chrome trim is wrecked, and as you can see, a long crack in the bumper.
Most concerning, is on the opposite side of the car, the corner of the bonnet nearest the windscreen is raised, and opening and closing it doesn't put it back flush as it's expected to be. I get a bonnet error on the trip, so I'm hoping there's no main structural damage.
Does anyone have any experience of something similar, and have any rough estimates that I can expect Mercedes to quote me when I show them?
The chrome trim is wrecked, and as you can see, a long crack in the bumper.
Most concerning, is on the opposite side of the car, the corner of the bonnet nearest the windscreen is raised, and opening and closing it doesn't put it back flush as it's expected to be. I get a bonnet error on the trip, so I'm hoping there's no main structural damage.
Does anyone have any experience of something similar, and have any rough estimates that I can expect Mercedes to quote me when I show them?
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I guess I am slow - didn't pick up which country you are from...
Here in the US - C300 aftermarket made full front bumper "skin" - good quality - is like USD$450-USD$550 - plus paint - plus install.
AMG front bumper cover incl all grills - aftermarket - about $800 - plus paint - plus install
You have a "white" C-Class - frankly on non-metallic paint - you can use any competent collision shop.
Keep the beat !
Here in the US - C300 aftermarket made full front bumper "skin" - good quality - is like USD$450-USD$550 - plus paint - plus install.
AMG front bumper cover incl all grills - aftermarket - about $800 - plus paint - plus install
You have a "white" C-Class - frankly on non-metallic paint - you can use any competent collision shop.
Keep the beat !
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Hot breath and body heat on a cold windscreen, on a cold morning I would imagine. It was heavy fog outside which didn't help also. We can't all be from Cali!
It's a lease vehicle car which is my concern. Do I take the hit on £2500-£3000 by getting it done by Mercedes (or Mercedes approved garage), or just buy a genuine w205 front bumper and fit it myself (or find someone who would do it for me?)
Any advice on anyone that's done any similar would be great?
It's a lease vehicle car which is my concern. Do I take the hit on £2500-£3000 by getting it done by Mercedes (or Mercedes approved garage), or just buy a genuine w205 front bumper and fit it myself (or find someone who would do it for me?)
Any advice on anyone that's done any similar would be great?
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Fortunately, my experience is limited, but there have been many discussions about how far you repair damage on leased vehicles. I know my SiL got hit hard by VW Leasing for stone chips and a couple of supermarket dings and they will take what they think they can get away with.
As regards the damage, it may be that hitting that corner has caused a temporary twist in the bumper which has impacted on the bonnet, leaving it twisted. I know you will take a financial hit as it would be fault claim, but given the cost of a bumper alone, I would be putting it through my insurance.....and in future, use the demister on cold mornings! Not being unsympathetic, as we've all been there and done that but the demister on the 205 is particularly effective as the heat is almost immediate and it switches on the AC as well for a quick demist.
Ernie
As regards the damage, it may be that hitting that corner has caused a temporary twist in the bumper which has impacted on the bonnet, leaving it twisted. I know you will take a financial hit as it would be fault claim, but given the cost of a bumper alone, I would be putting it through my insurance.....and in future, use the demister on cold mornings! Not being unsympathetic, as we've all been there and done that but the demister on the 205 is particularly effective as the heat is almost immediate and it switches on the AC as well for a quick demist.
Ernie
