BAD WEEKEND....hit and run damage...plz help!!! (pics inside) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

wlivingston04 · 01-11-2010, 09:57 AM

Hey guys,

Needless to say, I had a pretty terrible weekend. Went to a club, paid 10 bucks to park right outside the club in a parking lot that had 2 attendants. When I come outside I find this crap had been done to my baby!

And of course no parking attendants could be found once it was all said and done. And I called the club the next day and of course they said they dont have any surveillance of the parking lot....

But thats okay, Im over it, enough with the problem and lets work on the solution here...

I purchased the PDR plus plan through my dealership, do you think this type of damage can be fixed by a PDR company??

Or is this a job that will require true body work from a body shop...

There isn't any paint taken off in the damage, its mostly just a deep crease in the bumper.

Also, if this does require a body shop, how much do you think I would have to pay for this....Im trying to avoid going through my insurance company at all cost because my insurance is already sky hight ($200+)....and not to mention I already have a Total Loss on my record when I totaled out my 2009dodge Challenger back in July (also not my fault)....

As you can tell I can't get a break here....

Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Also, sorry for the bad quality...these are iphone pics- best I could do while at work..)

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 01-11-2010, 10:05 AM

Heat it up and push it out from the rear inside. Shouldn't be too bad. Not worth a $500 (or more) deductable.

Sorry about the loss. Might wanna save your money for "next time."

-Ivan

Black_2SS · 01-11-2010, 10:05 AM

Very sorry to hear about the car! I just got my back this weekend after being in a shop for a month. Two things I can tell you. First before you have any work done make sure that they have the parts on hand!! Second, I had my front bumber cover as they call it replaced. They insurance replacement cost was $357.59. I'm guessing labor and paint are extra. Best of luck to you!

Black_2SS · 01-11-2010, 10:08 AM

I think there is too much damage to simply heat and pop out. Paint is cracked and that opening above it looks messed up too. I'd get it fixed. You'll hate to pay for but you'll regret it forever if you don't.

Big Brunsy · 01-11-2010, 10:09 AM

Head to the body shop and get an estimate, won't cost you anything. Looks like you got some paint damge on there as well, by the pics it's hard to say if it's just in the clear coat and can be buffed out or if it went all the way to the paint. Either way the body shop will probably tell you that by it getting crumpled like that it cracked the paint under the clear coat. Depending on your insurance company they may not charge you anypoints for the incident since it was a hit-and-run and not your fault. You should only have to pay the Collision deductible as I believe it is covered under the uninsured/underinsured motorist part of your policy. All you can do is call your insurance company and ask.

Alain · 01-11-2010, 10:10 AM

wow. that stinks man. makes me so angry that there are people out there that don't care enough to be careful around other people's belongings.

looks like you might be able to just heat it up and push it out from the back man. good luck.

Captain Awesome · 01-11-2010, 10:12 AM

paintless dent repair is really only for metal parts. This looks like the paint is cracked too. Sorry for your loss. Hope it works out for you.

wlivingston04 · 01-11-2010, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the advice so far....Im going to a body shop after work to get an estimate. (praying it's low)

My deductible for my insurance is $750, so this estimate is pretty much the deciding factor whether or not I'll go through insurance or not.

If this damage is less than a $1000, than I will pay it out-of-pocket, if its more I will have to call it in to my insurance...

So what do you think? <$1000 or >$1000 ???

camarorick · 01-11-2010, 10:24 AM

You can get a new fascia for $266 from Dave @ Newman ( CamaroScotty ).... A Little paint, and your set..... Don't tell your insurance about this, those blood suckers will hike your premiums up, especially after totaling your Challenger

Check this thread out

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58486

ddunerider · 01-11-2010, 10:39 AM

That sucks My had to be repaired too but it wasnt that bad ...I would say 700-bucks to fix.My body shop said 350 for a new bumper cover and 350 for paint but it looks like you may need the lower grill too.....

mtodd · 01-11-2010, 11:21 AM

Just got a new nose on mine. It was about $750 with tax. I didn't need a grill, so yours maybe more. I had the same issue/question you have -- file for insurance or not? My deductible was $500, so I just paid for it all. Sorry to hear about your damage -- I feel your pain. Mine was damaged by tire litter left on the road.

SlingShot · 01-11-2010, 11:30 AM

Hate to say it, but how it's creased that's not from another car. Looks more like you hit a piece of rebar hold in a parking block. If it were a car the area above that would have damage also ....

skuttduck · 01-11-2010, 11:31 AM

I'd try reaching in and seeing if you can pop it out yourself.

I did that with my wife's malibu, and after a while (couple of months) I couldn't really tell where it was, and I was able to put a little touch up paint on it.

I have no idea if she hit something, or someone hit her, but the plastic was just caved in.

Bryan2230 · 01-11-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Hate to say it, but how it's creased that's not from another car. Looks more like you hit a piece of rebar hold in a parking block. If it were a car the area above that would have damage also ....

I totally agree. I dont believe this is from a moving vehicle. It looks to me like its from something stationery, like a curb or a parking block.

VR Code R6P · 01-11-2010, 11:59 AM

Leave the front in the sun to warm it up, and pop it out. It should mostly come out on it's own with time. Then take it to a body shop to have it massaged a little if needed.

It does look like you hit something low......I think another car would have hit higher up too.

TommyTSquared · 01-11-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan2230

I totally agree. I dont believe this is from a moving vehicle. It looks to me like its from something stationery, like a curb or a parking block.

Could be from a drop-down hitch. Why are people coming in here doubting the story? Does it matter what happened to it? Jeez...

Scrappy Doo · 01-11-2010, 12:18 PM

I know its too late to help you now, but i would switch to state farm. If state farm doesn't pay out of their pocket more than $750, they don't count it as a claim. So if your deduct is $750, you could have a $1499 body shop bill and it doesn't count as a claim.

I have a 0 deduct so $750 is my limit from state farm.

BRKLYN · 01-11-2010, 12:46 PM

looks like a new bumper cover is needed. you can pull out, not sure you'll like the end result. I would go to another club. Or stop going to club's in the Camaro.

qbert48 · 01-11-2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

Could be from a drop-down hitch. Why are people coming in here doubting the story? Does it matter what happened to it? Jeez...

drop hitch is my guess too

wlivingston04 · 01-11-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

Could be from a drop-down hitch. Why are people coming in here doubting the story? Does it matter what happened to it? Jeez...

Yea my first reaction was WTF!!, my second reaction was the same as alot of people here i guess, that the damage is to low to be from another car, so I came up with the same conclusion....it had to have come from the hitch on somebodies car....

But thanks everyone for the helpful information, I guess the true answer will come when I go to the body shop and find out there estimate....

I truly hope this is just a situation where it can just be heated up and pullled out, and maybe a little touch-up paint to smooth things over...

wlivingston04 · 01-11-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

Could be from a drop-down hitch. Why are people coming in here doubting the story? Does it matter what happened to it? Jeez...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRKLYN

looks like a new bumper cover is needed. you can pull out, not sure you'll like the end result. I would go to another club. Or stop going to club's in the Camaro.

I wish it was that easy for m....Camaro is not only my daily driver, but its my only driver, lol

Recent college grad, so needless to say, money is still a huge issue....

SlingShot · 01-11-2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

Could be from a drop-down hitch. Why are people coming in here doubting the story? Does it matter what happened to it? Jeez...

A hitch 10" off the ground..... I don't think so ....

Bert · 01-11-2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Karma

Heat it up and push it out from the rear inside. Shouldn't be too bad.

x2

those plastic panels are pretty good about popping back out if you do it right away --

heat lamp or hair dryer; get it warm it should soften up; then use a 2x4 or something to pop it out from the back . . . might be a little paint damage but hopefully not too bad . . . . or a body shop can do it, shouldn't cost much

bobbybottleservice · 01-11-2010, 01:50 PM

i h8 those camaro h8terz!!!

firengnred · 01-11-2010, 02:33 PM

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A hitch 10" off the ground..... I don't think so ....

01-11-2010, 09:57 AM	#1
wlivingston04 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 113	BAD WEEKEND....hit and run damage...plz help!!! (pics inside) Hey guys, Needless to say, I had a pretty terrible weekend. Went to a club, paid 10 bucks to park right outside the club in a parking lot that had 2 attendants. When I come outside I find this crap had been done to my baby! And of course no parking attendants could be found once it was all said and done. And I called the club the next day and of course they said they dont have any surveillance of the parking lot.... But thats okay, Im over it, enough with the problem and lets work on the solution here... I purchased the PDR plus plan through my dealership, do you think this type of damage can be fixed by a PDR company?? Or is this a job that will require true body work from a body shop... There isn't any paint taken off in the damage, its mostly just a deep crease in the bumper. Also, if this does require a body shop, how much do you think I would have to pay for this....Im trying to avoid going through my insurance company at all cost because my insurance is already sky hight ($200+)....and not to mention I already have a Total Loss on my record when I totaled out my 2009dodge Challenger back in July (also not my fault).... As you can tell I can't get a break here.... Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Also, sorry for the bad quality...these are iphone pics- best I could do while at work..) Attached Images __________________ Live, Laugh, Love.... Last edited by wlivingston04; 01-11-2010 at 10:17 AM.

01-11-2010, 10:23 AM	#8
wlivingston04 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 113	Thanks for the advice so far....Im going to a body shop after work to get an estimate. (praying it's low) My deductible for my insurance is $750, so this estimate is pretty much the deciding factor whether or not I'll go through insurance or not. If this damage is less than a $1000, than I will pay it out-of-pocket, if its more I will have to call it in to my insurance... So what do you think? <$1000 or >$1000 ??? __________________ Live, Laugh, Love....

01-11-2010, 10:39 AM	#10
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 4,677 View My Garage	That sucks My had to be repaired too but it wasnt that bad ...I would say 700-bucks to fix.My body shop said 350 for a new bumper cover and 350 for paint but it looks like you may need the lower grill too..... __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

01-11-2010, 11:30 AM	#12
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 6,314	Hate to say it, but how it's creased that's not from another car. Looks more like you hit a piece of rebar hold in a parking block. If it were a car the area above that would have damage also .... __________________

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Ivan @ Southwest Speed Southwestspeed.net Drives: '10 2SS/RS, '96 Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 10,489	Heat it up and push it out from the rear inside. Shouldn't be too bad. Not worth a $500 (or more) deductable. Sorry about the loss. Might wanna save your money for "next time." -Ivan

01-11-2010, 10:05 AM	#3
Black_2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 248	Very sorry to hear about the car! I just got my back this weekend after being in a shop for a month. Two things I can tell you. First before you have any work done make sure that they have the parts on hand!! Second, I had my front bumber cover as they call it replaced. They insurance replacement cost was $357.59. I'm guessing labor and paint are extra. Best of luck to you!

01-11-2010, 10:08 AM	#4
Black_2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 248	I think there is too much damage to simply heat and pop out. Paint is cracked and that opening above it looks messed up too. I'd get it fixed. You'll hate to pay for but you'll regret it forever if you don't.

01-11-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
Big Brunsy Drives: Silverado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,293	Head to the body shop and get an estimate, won't cost you anything. Looks like you got some paint damge on there as well, by the pics it's hard to say if it's just in the clear coat and can be buffed out or if it went all the way to the paint. Either way the body shop will probably tell you that by it getting crumpled like that it cracked the paint under the clear coat. Depending on your insurance company they may not charge you anypoints for the incident since it was a hit-and-run and not your fault. You should only have to pay the Collision deductible as I believe it is covered under the uninsured/underinsured motorist part of your policy. All you can do is call your insurance company and ask.

01-11-2010, 10:10 AM	#6
Alain Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS, RS, Manual Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,428	wow. that stinks man. makes me so angry that there are people out there that don't care enough to be careful around other people's belongings. looks like you might be able to just heat it up and push it out from the back man. good luck.

01-11-2010, 10:12 AM	#7
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,747	paintless dent repair is really only for metal parts. This looks like the paint is cracked too. Sorry for your loss. Hope it works out for you.

01-11-2010, 10:24 AM	#9
camarorick Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,039	You can get a new fascia for $266 from Dave @ Newman ( CamaroScotty ).... A Little paint, and your set..... Don't tell your insurance about this, those blood suckers will hike your premiums up, especially after totaling your Challenger Check this thread out http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58486

01-11-2010, 11:21 AM	#11
mtodd 69Chevy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 9	Just got a new nose on mine. It was about $750 with tax. I didn't need a grill, so yours maybe more. I had the same issue/question you have -- file for insurance or not? My deductible was $500, so I just paid for it all. Sorry to hear about your damage -- I feel your pain. Mine was damaged by tire litter left on the road.

01-11-2010, 11:31 AM	#13
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,440	I'd try reaching in and seeing if you can pop it out yourself. I did that with my wife's malibu, and after a while (couple of months) I couldn't really tell where it was, and I was able to put a little touch up paint on it. I have no idea if she hit something, or someone hit her, but the plastic was just caved in.

01-11-2010, 11:59 AM	#15
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 554	Leave the front in the sun to warm it up, and pop it out. It should mostly come out on it's own with time. Then take it to a body shop to have it massaged a little if needed. It does look like you hit something low......I think another car would have hit higher up too.

01-11-2010, 12:18 PM	#17
Scrappy Doo Drives: Taylor Made R11 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,516	I know its too late to help you now, but i would switch to state farm. If state farm doesn't pay out of their pocket more than $750, they don't count it as a claim. So if your deduct is $750, you could have a $1499 body shop bill and it doesn't count as a claim. I have a 0 deduct so $750 is my limit from state farm.

01-11-2010, 12:46 PM	#18
BRKLYN Account Suspended Drives: 98 C-5, Chev/Venture, VTX1300 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: KISSIMMEE, FL Posts: 198	looks like a new bumper cover is needed. you can pull out, not sure you'll like the end result. I would go to another club. Or stop going to club's in the Camaro.

01-11-2010, 01:50 PM	#24
bobbybottleservice Drives: Camaro will be my first hopefully Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 54	i h8 those camaro h8terz!!!