Re: Civic Rear Ended! Quote:
Originally Posted by vid6639 Bumper needs to be replaced as all the clips on the left are broken. It will be very difficult to fit it back in without Jugaad. It can be glued and screwed but alignment with panel will not be perfect. If your ok with that just get the Jugaad done and don't even bother to paint this bumper. There's no paint that's gone off.
Tail lamps don't need to be replaced at all. It's a waste of money.
Rear quarter panel is iffy. The point near the tail lamp is bent. It's just not the dent in the middle that needs to be fixed. The whole panel has lost it's alignment and to align it with the boot lines as well as bumper and tail lamps will require a lot of labour. That's why they have suggested to put in a new panel instead.
What is Gutter, Panel comp and metal sheet totalling 10K. Also why does the boot lock and hinge need replacement? |
Thanks for stopping by, and giving your valuable inputs.
I have decided that at 3K from my pocket it's better to go ahead with the a new bumper.
Tail lights inspection by me is pending.
The boot lock, striker and hinges will most likely not need to be changed. Again will confirm on this. Quote:
Originally Posted by libranof1987 The Honda guys won't try to repair the bumper; you'll have to get it repaired from outside if you want to keep the same one by just getting it in shape. And I really don't see any reason why painting the bumper is necessary; the paint doesn't seem to have come off anywhere. If there are tiny scratches (where there was impact), you could have it touched up as a Free-Of-Cost job by Honda.
If there are just minor cracks at the tail-lamp, you could tape it up nicely to avoid water seepage.
The left rear panel, I strongly suggest you get PDR done from an independant garage; I think it can be done easily for under 500.
I just hope Honda doesn't get fussy about not doing some of the jobs; they've smelt blood worth 94k, they'll try to convince you how necessary it is to replace everything. |
Bumper as i mentioned have decided to just go ahead with replacement @3K is quite reasonable.
What kind of tape can i use? i am really finicky and will not be able to stand water seepage or dust getting in. Quote:
Originally Posted by vid6639 You can get the dent pulled out easy in the panel but who will fix the entire alignment? The whole panel has bent downwards. If you fit in a new trunk lid it won't align. It won't align with a new bumper or with the tail lamps. It's not so easy. |
I will question them on detail about the panel tomorrow. Quote:
Originally Posted by kpzen Viddy
The corner dent can be also removed from inside once boot packing is removed. This is just a tactic of making money.
Gutter - Spare wheel well shell
Panel comp - Quarter panel
Metal sheet - Inner packing for the trunk and quarter panel
Replacing the quarter panel would also need the same amount of alignment.
Quarter panel is not a bolt on part, it is cut and welded onto the frame which is a manual process. So, in most cases it also takes a few hit and trials to get it right.
If the damage is only this much, I would anyday prefer to get the factory fitted one piece frame repaired rather than getting another piece welded in between.
A lot depends on quality of workmanship as well. |
Thanks for your valuable inputs. Am going to try and get to the bottom of the panel issue. Can you tell me about this metal sheet, will i have to pay 50% of the costs as mentioned by the SA. or only 15% as with other metal parts. Quote:
Originally Posted by suhaas307 That is just a gut-wrenching site, mdsaab. My heart goes out to you.
It's very unfortunate when something like this happens. I've been a victim of something similar as well and the worst part about it is that I couldn't do anything about it.
I guess this is one of those bitter-pills people yap about all the time.
The 94k estimate is more than shocking!
Looks like the aim of these service centers is to just fleece their customers, come what may. |
Thanks for your support. Look forward to getting her back in top form ASAP. Quote:
Originally Posted by laluks Like vid said, the bumper job can be a jugaad one. But it'll just be fine. Some minimum alignment issues will be seen. I have such things on my bumper, and since its Bangalore I let it be like that and not intimidated anymore by the bikers who want to touch it
But if you want to paint it, then I'd suggest go with the insurance and replace since the cost involved from your end are identical at 3K. |
Knowing my finicky self so well. Have decided to go for a full bumper replacement. Thanks for your inputs. Quote:
Originally Posted by StrangeWizard Ouch that hurts! I can understand what you must be feeling.
94k is really exorbitant. It seems they are replacing the whole left-rear side.
Can't believe you have to shell out 25k. Don't let the A.S.S or insurance guys take you for a ride.
Ask our insurance expert rjvora if you have any doubt.
Hope your Chicca comes back to its original shape soon. |
Thanks for the advice. Will try and get in touch with rjvora.
I got a huge shock when they quoted me 25K from my pocket. |