2nd moron bought me a paint job!
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2nd moron bought me a paint job!
So my car has been backed into twice in a month.. Big scuff on the drivers door = $450 insurance check. Not painted yet. Now the front bumper and my new grill get whacked! I have an appointment with the most expensive body shop in town for a quote Monday 
Any tips on how to convince the shop I they need to quote a new bumper cover? And should I produce an invoice for the aftermarket grill or let them quote a stock replacement?
I watched a diy video on how to remove the bumper cover but can anyone help me with advice on how to adjust/repair mounts so it lines back up square? As seen in the picture it got pushed down about 1/4 inch.
Any tips on how to convince the shop I they need to quote a new bumper cover? And should I produce an invoice for the aftermarket grill or let them quote a stock replacement?
I watched a diy video on how to remove the bumper cover but can anyone help me with advice on how to adjust/repair mounts so it lines back up square? As seen in the picture it got pushed down about 1/4 inch.
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"diminished value" Are you suggesting I could request to be compensated for the difference in value after the accident? Great idea! How do I prove the value difference or will my insurance have historic data?
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Google it. There are a number of websites where you can get an estimate of the diminished value. You could also contact a few body shops and MB dealers.
http://www.nasdaq.com/article/how-to...claim-cm174744
http://www.nasdaq.com/article/how-to...claim-cm174744
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Google it. There are a umber of websites where you can get an estimate of the diminished value. You could also contact a few body shops and MB dealers.
http://www.nasdaq.com/article/how-to...claim-cm174744
http://www.nasdaq.com/article/how-to...claim-cm174744
