IS250TW

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I got rear ended on 3/31 involving three cars, i'm the first car
its nothing big, but still..


and i just got back from the insurance estimate (the third car's, which is 100% at fault)
gave me an estimate of 460.59 for repairing that
but seriously, I would like a new bumper instead of repairing that

would it be okay if i went to the lexus dealer for repairing and quote the insurance for a new bumper? (or at least repair at the dealer)
because i know everything's going to cost more at the stealer

what if the quote from the dealer is higher than the insurance's quote?
will they pay for it?

any suggestions?

chriso_86

iTrader: (1)

Generally, the person doing the repair has to be a certified shop by that particular insurance company in order for them to honor the price. But I guess it doesn't hurt to try. If you get a decent shop to do the work you wouldn't ever be able to tell the difference between that and a new bumper anyways.

iRock

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That's not bad. Could been worse. How's was. The second car? If it goes to a good shop u will never be able to tell... gonna suck if u ever try to sell it though. That's what happen to me. Luckly the dealership didn't bother to check till after I got my new car like a week later.

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

You can go to any shops you want. Insurance company cannot stop you to go anywhere, I believe it's the law.

phongh

iTrader: (5)

You can go to any Auto Body you want. They can't force you to take to their auto body shop.

jadu

iTrader: (42)

gl with the repairs, and hopefully insurance pays for all of it

bnizzle87

im sorry to hear man! a good, reputable shop will be able to fix that, but it looks more scuffed than actual denting- not sure if it'd be worth it to get an entirely new bumper. but if you can get a brand new bumper out of this minor incident, that'd be pretty sweet. best of luck!

giantdefy

iTrader: (1)

Looks like two dimples from the other guys license plate and paint from the license frame. Price is probably for a new bumper cover.

IS250TW

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hahah you're right...
everytime i tell my friends about the frame and the white dealership name had imprinted on my bumper, they laughed lol

well i'm going to get a quote from the dealer maybe next week to check if it's possible to get a new one...

Thanks guys

trixxx519

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yea keep us updated

YooNiBaLL

you ought to just get the is f bumper. lol

IS250TW

iTrader: (3)

yeah that's what i'm thinking of when i just got into the accident......
but now for $460 it's just not going to do.....
i guess i'll just have to stick with the x50 ones...

or is there anyone willing to trade ?

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

I would def get it replaced. Also, there could be damage behind the bumper. Oh and you have the right to choose your own shop and the insurance company is required to pay for everything.

YooNiBaLL

if they are replacing the bumper, then just get the is f bumper. according to a few others who have done the swap, the cost for the is f bumper is very similar to the is X50 bumpers. DO IT. lol

edgeucated

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i would imagine it would be the fault of the car right behind you, not the third car. because if the car right behind you rear ended you, it would mean they did not leave enough stopping distance