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redhotcandy · 08-09-2018, 06:54 AM

A couple of months ago, I had a small mishap at a drive through car wash, (which I rarely go to, but it was too hot to wash it myself.) Anyway, the line at the car wash backed up due to an idiot at the front of the line and the fail safe of the line automatically stopping, well...failed. Because of that, I was rear ended and sustained slight damage to my rear bumper. After getting the runaround on just whose insurance was going to cover my damage, I think they finally have it figured out. Having said all that, I'm taking it to a repair shop who is ordering me a new bumper and painting it, but when I asked to keep my bumper, they said Chevy charges a core fee of like $150. I own the car! Why would I have to pay to have my bumper back? I know some parts you pay a core charge for, but my bumper? I mean it's barely damaged, and it would be a good replacement bumper for someone who has a severely damaged bumper, but I don't think I have to pay to get my own bumper back.

BandRcAMARO · 08-09-2018, 07:38 AM

That sounds pretty ridiculous to me, I have never heard that before.

nancygrl · 08-09-2018, 07:53 AM

Not for a bumper cover, that's insane.....I had to replace mine on my '11SS and didn't have any "core" charge.

redhotcandy · 08-09-2018, 07:57 AM

Seriously! That's what I thought! And the guy who is replacing the bumper asked, "Can I have your bumper?" I said No! He looked at me like I was crazy. It's my frickin' bumper! So when I set up the appointment for the 29th of this month, I asked the owner of the place about it and he said, "Well, there's a core charge Chevrolet charges, so it'll be about $150." What? I wonder if I could just take it to him without the bumper? What are they gonna do, make me go get it?

1911 1LE · 08-09-2018, 08:01 AM

I would cut it up in little pieces and give to him in a box

Mr_Draco · 08-09-2018, 08:05 AM

I would take it to a different shop and tell them they just lost a customer.

NGUYP · 08-09-2018, 08:05 AM

Sell the bumper to the guy that wanted your bumper.

They will probably tack on the core charge to your bill if you bring it in without the bumper I bet.

redhotcandy · 08-09-2018, 08:05 AM

https://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-pa...Y4LWdhcw%3D%3D

So I found this, and I guess GM charges a core charge to get the old part back! This says you have to put the part in your cart to see the core cost and it shows $75. I was reading that GM started this in 2013. Ridiculous.

Rusty35 · 08-09-2018, 08:06 AM

Google " GM collision return program"

redhotcandy · 08-09-2018, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty35

Google " GM collision return program"

Well, I guess it's true. Thanks for the info. I still think it's stupid, I mean it's my car part.

WoodBoss · 08-09-2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by redhotcandy

Seriously! That's what I thought! And the guy who is replacing the bumper asked, "Can I have your bumper?" I said No! He looked at me like I was crazy. It's my frickin' bumper! So when I set up the appointment for the 29th of this month, I asked the owner of the place about it and he said, "Well, there's a core charge Chevrolet charges, so it'll be about $150." What? I wonder if I could just take it to him without the bumper? What are they gonna do, make me go get it?

Go somewhere else.

Rusty35 · 08-09-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by redhotcandy

Well, I guess it's true. Thanks for the info. I still think it's stupid, I mean it's my car part.

I agree, but it is your water pump and alternator also.

mr_honez · 08-09-2018, 08:21 AM

That is pure BS for GM to do this.

redhotcandy · 08-09-2018, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_honez

That is pure BS for GM to do this.

I totally agree. And now, I'm thinking...the shop owner said it'd be "about" $150 if I wanted to buy it back, yet on the GM parts site, it says $75.

08-09-2018, 06:54 AM	#1
redhotcandy Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 568 View My Garage	Core charge for a Camaro body part? A couple of months ago, I had a small mishap at a drive through car wash, (which I rarely go to, but it was too hot to wash it myself.) Anyway, the line at the car wash backed up due to an idiot at the front of the line and the fail safe of the line automatically stopping, well...failed. Because of that, I was rear ended and sustained slight damage to my rear bumper. After getting the runaround on just whose insurance was going to cover my damage, I think they finally have it figured out. Having said all that, I'm taking it to a repair shop who is ordering me a new bumper and painting it, but when I asked to keep my bumper, they said Chevy charges a core fee of like $150. I own the car! Why would I have to pay to have my bumper back? I know some parts you pay a core charge for, but my bumper? I mean it's barely damaged, and it would be a good replacement bumper for someone who has a severely damaged bumper, but I don't think I have to pay to get my own bumper back. Last edited by redhotcandy; 08-09-2018 at 06:55 AM. Reason: forgot word

08-09-2018, 07:38 AM	#2
BandRcAMARO Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 229 View My Garage	That sounds pretty ridiculous to me, I have never heard that before. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

08-09-2018, 08:01 AM	#5
1911 1LE Drives: 2015 SW 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: 78155 Posts: 308	I would cut it up in little pieces and give to him in a box __________________ Maggie 2650 @ 18psi/ 75mm 10 rib/ Dual alky nozzles/ Roto-fab/ ARH 2" Lt's/ GT-12 cam/ ZL1 3.23 Conv./MGW/RPS triple carbon clutch/RSG tranny upgrage/Pedders Ex. XA w/ remote cans and a lot of other crap 897/8??@tires

08-09-2018, 08:21 AM	#13
mr_honez Wifey Lover Drives: 2013 Crystal Red 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bastrop, Texas Posts: 1,541 View My Garage	That is pure BS for GM to do this. __________________

08-09-2018, 07:53 AM	#3
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Not for a bumper cover, that's insane.....I had to replace mine on my '11SS and didn't have any "core" charge.

08-09-2018, 07:57 AM	#4
redhotcandy Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 568 View My Garage	Seriously! That's what I thought! And the guy who is replacing the bumper asked, "Can I have your bumper?" I said No! He looked at me like I was crazy. It's my frickin' bumper! So when I set up the appointment for the 29th of this month, I asked the owner of the place about it and he said, "Well, there's a core charge Chevrolet charges, so it'll be about $150." What? I wonder if I could just take it to him without the bumper? What are they gonna do, make me go get it?

08-09-2018, 08:05 AM	#6
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,181	I would take it to a different shop and tell them they just lost a customer.

08-09-2018, 08:05 AM	#7
NGUYP Drives: Junk Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NWA Posts: 59	Sell the bumper to the guy that wanted your bumper. They will probably tack on the core charge to your bill if you bring it in without the bumper I bet.

08-09-2018, 08:06 AM	#9
Rusty35 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 475	Google " GM collision return program"