I got rear ended today...

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my rear bumper has dents in it along with paint missing at a lot of spots...and also the license plate is branded into my bumper....i found that kinda amusing;) my TRD rear valence is falling off from the double sided 3M and missing paint...also the right side where it swings around to the right has been smashed and cracked a little....anybody know how much i would get for this....estimates would be nice=)

[TRD StreetRacing]

not to sound mean but u got rear end'd...so i'm guessing it's not ur fault.....do u really care about the cost

[TRDeez Nutz]

The adjuster will probably try to give you about $800 for a replacement bumper(possibly refurbished) and a few coats of paint. I would suggest going to a (expensive) local body shop and get them to give you an estimate on the repairs. Then when the adjuster comes out, you have an estimate to comare with. If he cuts you a check you can go to a cheaper body shop to get the repairs done, and you will have some cash left to repair/replace your kit.

[schlegelbagel]

Yep, go to an expensive bodyshop and hope the adjuster cuts you a check instead of writing one to the bodyshop. They will quote you the price of replacing a stock bumper and other parts. You will then be able to get whatever you want with that money, be it a body kit or stock parts.

I did the same thing, only i saved because the shop quoted me to refurbish my damaged rim ($200) and I took the money and bought a used one off of a local club person for $75. That's a pretty nice savings!

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so should i just ask the adjuster about cutting me a check? i think my friend are gettin claims on whiplash=)