Rear Ended

[JAZE55]

Was driving home from the city last night when someone infront decided to stop hard. I wasnt follwoing close, i stopped in time but the car behind me hit me. The rear bumper is cracked and lukiy no damage else where, was a slight tap. How much would i be looking to pay for a new rear bumper painted and fitted.

[tron]

You shouldn't have to pay anything. The person who hit you from behind is at fault. Get them to pay for it or claiim through their insurance company.

[Rolla_Boy]

yea you shouldnt be paying for it ... how big is the crack... just get the person who hit you to pay for it if its not alot dont bother going through insurance

[kelvin33]

sorry to hear about it :(

u are better off claiming it thru insurance, at the same time get a rear skirt if you are interested and get it painted at the same time :)

[order last 1]

Don't worry! Insurance company will sort it out. But you may not be able to drive your car for 2 days. :(

[JAZE55]

yeah the guy is paying for it. I was wondering if its a genuine bumper there is no painting required, as factory part it should be painted right colour.

[vvti16v]

yeah the guy is paying for it. I was wondering if its a genuine bumper there is no painting required, as factory part it should be painted right colour.

I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM LAST YEAR, LET ME FIND THE QUOTE TONIGHT....IT DOES NEED PAINING.

[Hsien]

1zz bumper cost around $300 unpainted...i should know..because i've been rear ended twice.... :(

[JAZE55]

have it all sorted now, gone thru insurance

[Kevsta]

Yes. Best to do it through insurance. These days it's too much hassle trying to chase up the money from the other driver that wants to pay for the damage privately.

My brother in law had a person rear end his honda crv. The guy presented his license and details were exchanged at the accident but insisted to pay for the damage privately. When it came to supplying the quotes, the guy was no longer at the address of where his license stated and could not be found or contacted by phone.

So he had to go through insurance anyway...

Edited July 17, 2006 by Bit Racer

[kcorro]

yeah the guy is paying for it. I was wondering if its a genuine bumper there is no painting required, as factory part it should be painted right colour.

all factory is unpainted. see if the repairer gives you a loan car or if your insurance will.

[CORZZA]

Sorry to hear man!

yeah they have to be painted and genuine toy parts would be a little stiff

[kelvin33]

how's the outcome??