I banged the rear of my car, significant dent. :-( - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CamaroBC · 06-16-2011, 01:22 PM

Parking in a garage and a concrete column pops up out of no where. :-(
It's like an 2 inch wide and high on the left portion of the nonexistent bumper.

What should I do now. I'm so distraught I can't even think straight. :-(((((((

Should I go to the dealer mechanic? Should I call my insurance people?
Looking at it I guess the rear is all one piece? The whole thing needs replacement? how much is that gonna cost?

I just wanna die.

LittleMT · 06-16-2011, 01:23 PM

sorry about your luck....and don't die.....it'll get fixed....

HookemHorns · 06-16-2011, 01:24 PM

Calm down...I would not call insurance company until I had a better idea about the cost of repair.

RS1017 · 06-16-2011, 01:24 PM

Call your insurance. You should be ok.

midnighter · 06-16-2011, 01:29 PM

This may not be a good time to ask but.....can we see pics?

TJ91 · 06-16-2011, 01:30 PM

sorry to hear that man, hope she gets fixed as new

surprised you didnt rant about gm build quality on plastic and metal like the other thread lmao

TJ91 · 06-16-2011, 01:32 PM

hold on its just the bumper? depending on your deductible, you could buy a bumper here for cheap and have it repainted. Im not sure about the rear facia but the front facia sells for 280 brand new here.
Is it beyond repair?

brandotron · 06-16-2011, 01:32 PM

CamaroBC · 06-16-2011, 01:32 PM

Yes I'll post pics. But insurance or no? And i feel Bit suicidal right now. I've never felt so slumped over.

Should I go to a body shop or my dealer mechanic? I just wanna give up and be homeless and rot. I feel like crap.

HIOFECR · 06-16-2011, 01:33 PM

I bumped my wife's car in the driveway and put a nice stripe and scratch on the rear bumper cover, cost was $600 to fix it (althought the insurance company estimated $1000, no replacement of parts just a repaint of the bumper cover, can't even tell it happened. By the way I let the chevy dealership fix it at their bodyshop, they did a nice job!

You'll be ok, these cars are not bumper friendly with the shallow visibility but hey that's also why I love the car!

RS1017 · 06-16-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroBC

Yes I'll post pics. But insurance or no? And i feel Bit suicidal right now. I've never felt so slumped over.

Should I go to a body shop or my dealer mechanic? I just wanna give up and be homeless and rot. I feel like crap.

You will be fine. Call the insurance and they will send you somewhere to get an estimate..or send someone out. Just chill..your baby will be fine soon enough.

CamaroBC · 06-16-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

hold on its just the bumper? depending on your deductible, you could buy a bumper here for cheap and have it repainted. Im not sure about the rear facia but the front facia sells for 280 brand new here.
Is it beyond repair?

Buy a bumper from where?

brandotron · 06-16-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroBC

Yes I'll post pics. But insurance or no? And i feel Bit suicidal right now. I've never felt so slumped over.

Should I go to a body shop or my dealer mechanic? I just wanna give up and be homeless and rot. I feel like crap.

Can't really say until we see pics, but I wouldn't rule out homelessness.

BAD DAB · 06-16-2011, 01:52 PM

Not that crazy about dealer body shops.

06-16-2011, 01:22 PM	#1
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	I banged the rear of my car, significant dent. :-( Parking in a garage and a concrete column pops up out of no where. :-( It's like an 2 inch wide and high on the left portion of the nonexistent bumper. What should I do now. I'm so distraught I can't even think straight. :-((((((( Should I go to the dealer mechanic? Should I call my insurance people? Looking at it I guess the rear is all one piece? The whole thing needs replacement? how much is that gonna cost? I just wanna die.

06-16-2011, 01:23 PM	#2
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	sorry about your luck....and don't die.....it'll get fixed.... __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

06-16-2011, 01:30 PM	#6
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	sorry to hear that man, hope she gets fixed as new surprised you didnt rant about gm build quality on plastic and metal like the other thread lmao __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

06-16-2011, 01:32 PM	#7
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	hold on its just the bumper? depending on your deductible, you could buy a bumper here for cheap and have it repainted. Im not sure about the rear facia but the front facia sells for 280 brand new here. Is it beyond repair? __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

06-16-2011, 01:32 PM	#8
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06-16-2011, 01:24 PM	#3
HookemHorns Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 859	Calm down...I would not call insurance company until I had a better idea about the cost of repair.

06-16-2011, 01:24 PM	#4
RS1017 Drives: 2011 IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 249	Call your insurance. You should be ok.

06-16-2011, 01:29 PM	#5
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	This may not be a good time to ask but.....can we see pics?

06-16-2011, 01:33 PM	#10
HIOFECR Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 211 View My Garage	I bumped my wife's car in the driveway and put a nice stripe and scratch on the rear bumper cover, cost was $600 to fix it (althought the insurance company estimated $1000, no replacement of parts just a repaint of the bumper cover, can't even tell it happened. By the way I let the chevy dealership fix it at their bodyshop, they did a nice job! You'll be ok, these cars are not bumper friendly with the shallow visibility but hey that's also why I love the car! __________________ SQUEEZE THROTTLE. FEEL GROUND RUMBLE

06-16-2011, 01:52 PM	#14
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Not that crazy about dealer body shops. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

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