Clueless Lady backs into my car =( How much do you guys think it'll cost to fix?

PhantomXone · 01-27-2024, 12:45 AM

Happened today while I was at work enjoying my lunch I hear a bang

This Lady backed right into my car & then it looks like she was about to run but luckily I was able to get her attention and tell her to stop. Luckily the damage is very minor imo but still want it fixed.

If anyone has shop experience, how much do you think it will cost to fix this?

Video of accident
https://vimeo.com/906948207?share=copy

Opie55 · 01-27-2024, 10:04 AM

From the pic it just looks like paint damage. To correct it will require respraying the whole bumper cover. If it’s just paint prep and no dent repair, then probably $750 or so.

Opie55 · 01-27-2024, 10:35 AM

If she also kinked that carbon piece at the outside edge, then you'll have to find one of those since it's aftermarket.

Luftpost · 01-27-2024, 01:11 PM

I had something similar happen a couple years ago, same spot, same ring. It literally "buffed" right out. Did it myself.

Give it a good cleaning and then re-evaluate. Looks dirty, so hard to tell exactly what is damage and what is dirt.

L

Ralph III · 01-27-2024, 04:52 PM

I'm with Luftpost. It's very difficult to tell what is what. It appears to me, former professional detailer, that most of that will buff out though. I do see what could be paint damage (down to primer) at the headlight washer? If that is the case, then yes; you'll need to have the entire bumper painted. Again, it's just difficult to see what you have from that pic.

Ralph

mudpaw · 01-28-2024, 02:37 PM

Did you get her insurance info?

PhantomXone · 01-29-2024, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mudpaw

Did you get her insurance info?

Here's the kicker.... she said it wasn't her car and does not know if it has insurance

So all I have is her Phone Number, Drivers License and video of her plates and the security footage.

Alpine650 · 01-29-2024, 10:40 AM

Since it costs $150 for a plumber to come out and diagnose plus the cost of the repair I estimate $2250 to fix your car. I also suggest you complete an accident report and file with the local PD and your insurance company.

LA640WS · 01-29-2024, 01:43 PM

Agree with Opie55, low speed scuff, buff that out and see what the real damage is.

look for wrinkles in the paint, especially if it's triple stage.
i would be more worried about the light assembly shifting

$400 by me in Marina Del Rey to respray the entire bumper w/ triple stage

D'Mann · 01-30-2024, 02:14 PM

Check the plastics under the bumper as well. Mine are all broken, and I don't remember hitting anything.

01-27-2024, 12:45 AM	#1
PhantomXone Enlisted Member 15 Rep 30 Posts Drives: F06 640i GC & E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Clueless Lady backs into my car =( How much do you guys think it'll cost to fix? Happened today while I was at work enjoying my lunch I hear a bang This Lady backed right into my car & then it looks like she was about to run but luckily I was able to get her attention and tell her to stop. Luckily the damage is very minor imo but still want it fixed. If anyone has shop experience, how much do you think it will cost to fix this? Video of accident https://vimeo.com/906948207?share=copy Attached Images
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01-27-2024, 10:04 AM	#2
Opie55 Colonel 1195 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: '15 650i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	From the pic it just looks like paint damage. To correct it will require respraying the whole bumper cover. If it’s just paint prep and no dent repair, then probably $750 or so.
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01-27-2024, 10:35 AM	#3
Opie55 Colonel 1195 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: '15 650i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	If she also kinked that carbon piece at the outside edge, then you'll have to find one of those since it's aftermarket.
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01-27-2024, 01:11 PM	#4
Luftpost Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2016 650 GC, E39’s, X70, X1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0)	I had something similar happen a couple years ago, same spot, same ring. It literally "buffed" right out. Did it myself. Give it a good cleaning and then re-evaluate. Looks dirty, so hard to tell exactly what is damage and what is dirt. L
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01-27-2024, 04:52 PM	#5
Ralph III Private 91 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I'm with Luftpost. It's very difficult to tell what is what. It appears to me, former professional detailer, that most of that will buff out though. I do see what could be paint damage (down to primer) at the headlight washer? If that is the case, then yes; you'll need to have the entire bumper painted. Again, it's just difficult to see what you have from that pic. Ralph
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01-28-2024, 02:37 PM	#6
mudpaw Enlisted Member 21 Rep 36 Posts Drives: BMW 640i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Did you get her insurance info?
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01-29-2024, 10:40 AM	#8
Alpine650 Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 650i xDrive Vert Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Since it costs $150 for a plumber to come out and diagnose plus the cost of the repair I estimate $2250 to fix your car. I also suggest you complete an accident report and file with the local PD and your insurance company.
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01-29-2024, 01:43 PM	#9
LA640WS Private 32 Rep 69 Posts Drives: Vert 640, Merc SL63 R232 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: 90267 iTrader: (0)	No parking space is SAFE Agree with Opie55, low speed scuff, buff that out and see what the real damage is. look for wrinkles in the paint, especially if it's triple stage. i would be more worried about the light assembly shifting $400 by me in Marina Del Rey to respray the entire bumper w/ triple stage
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01-30-2024, 02:14 PM	#10
D'Mann Private First Class 24 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2015 650i GC - M Sport Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Check the plastics under the bumper as well. Mine are all broken, and I don't remember hitting anything.
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