This afternoon when I was exiting a restaurant, a moron said he "thought" that I am accelerated away of the driveway already and rearend my Clubman S . The impact is pretty strong (from my inside the car point of view) but the Clubman suffer some damage to the rear bumper and my new license plate cover as shown below:





I am so **** and will bring my car to Marco's body shop in Pasadena to see how much the damage is

 

So sorry to hear about that! That is terrible! Hope that you are okay! And hopefully your MINI will also be okay soon!

 

It's only a flesh wound.
The picture is a sad one. You're ok, remember that.

 

Sorry to hear about this-

My estimate for your repair is about $800-900 No kidding.

Get his insurance to pay for it.

Why so expensive?

Because you have damage on the bumper- it gets replaced plus painted plus the labor to do both and there is a foam piece under the bumper and that needs to be replaced because it absorbed the damage and got smashed or cracked plus labor to install it.

After getting fixed you should be fine.

 

I got a small door ding in the airport parking lot a few weeks ago. No scratch, just a very slight indentation. The guy's insurance company paid me $517 for it. I'm not going to bother getting it fixed because it was bound to happen eventually and it will probably happen again.

 

Have you tried paintless dent removal? I had a Costco shopping cart roll downhill and hit the door of my truck....handle first! It left a pucker about an inch long. No paint damage, just a crease. The dent removal company showed up at my work and $80 later, you couldn't see ANY trace! I was amazed. My truck is a darker blue and lifted, so pretty easy to see any kind of dent or mark. They did a great job! I'm a believer!

2 days ago, wifey ended up with a door ding in the center of the club door. Same deal, no paint damage but being Dark Silver and right in the middle of the door, it stands out like a sore thumb. Im going to pull off the interior panel and call paintless again. Its a pisser people can't be more careful around other peoples property.

 

I might try that. Are they a chain? Do they have a website? Why do you have to pull off the interior panel?

 

Look up "Paintless Dent Removal" in your area, or better yet - ask friends that are car enthusiasts. Most likely they've dealt with PDR places and know who is best. Skill is key.

They remove the inside panel to get to the interior side of the metal. Paintless dent removal is all about finesse and gently massaging the dent back out - from the inside of the car out. They use special tools...kind of like spoons...to rub the dent back out. It's an art.

I've used PDR three different times. Between $50 - $70 / ding....money well spent!

 

That does suck.
Reminds me of when my Mom picked up their brand new Buick, drove it to my Dad's office, and was hit while parked waiting for him.
Car had 8 miles on it. Yes, it was totaled. Yes, it made the papers.

 

Prost, very sorry for your damages; we all feel your pain. Tough as it is to take, it's only a car, and at least no one was hurt. Get it fixed quickly and erase the memory.

Tim, I agree, Paintless Dent Repair is the way to go whenever possible (although, unfortunately, it won't work in the OP's case). A good PDR guy will tell you right up front whether or not he can make it perfect or at least how close he can get. I've found an excellent one near me (Dent Wizard) that I've used 3 times over the last 5 yrs. and he's exceeded my expectations every time (and I'm fussy ); worth every penny ($100-$130 in my case)!

BTW, check with your dealer as well. Ours told us they'll take care of any dings we may get (limited to one per panel) for the first 90 days, free of charge via Paintless Dent Repair. Hope to not need it, but it's a nice perk, as you obviously know. Worth a try!

 

Prost, I'm sorry for your Clubman, but very glad you did not suffer any physical repercussions.

Tim, re the paintless dent repair - I've heard some good stories, as well.

 

I am looking at it the other way now for this accident: the MINI (at least the bumper) is very strong, so I think the car overall will be very safe

Thanks for all the comfort words from all of you

 

I think Minihune is low.

It'll be over a grand.
The frickin' foam under the bumper is probably busted and needs to be replaced.
The bumper cover ain't cheap either. That needs to be replaced.

Been there on a BMW.

Let us know the insurance adjuster's estimate.

 

Good attitude Prost.

 

I'm sorry this occurred. I can relate. Here are some similar true stories:

1. Father in-law's new Corvair was smashed by shopping cart on Day 1. Car was parked when incident occured. No one admitted fault.

2. My first new 2006 MINI S was hit in the door on Day 2.
Car was parked when incident occured. No one admitted fault.

3. My new VW Rabbit was very badly hit in the door on Day 62.
Car was parked when incident occured. No one admitted fault.

 

Gosh that sucks. Sorry that happened, but glad you are OK!!

 

Initial Estimate: $1800

 

PDR (paintless ding repair) usually don't remove any panels unless they have to. In my experience they drill a hole in the trailing inside jamb of the door and use their spoons to work their magic. I would guess that will side airbags, that might be a little different.

 

Prost, I hope you've been in contact with the criminal's insurance company.

Oh, there are no pics in your Gallery!

 

Prost,

I can relate to your pain. At 1000 miles on my clubman, a deer jumped in front of me.

$3000 in repairs. Car looks great. Just like new - Oh ya, it is new.

I hope al goes well with your repairs.

 

No need to get the bumper replaced. The damage can be repaired by a mobile bumper repair service. Good as new and at a fraction of the cost of the body shop....

http://www.amazingbumper.com/

This is the PDR equivalent to repair plastic bumper covers. Every plastic bumper is repairable! Repair, don't replace!

Google "Mobile Bumper Repair". There are a ton of companies out there in California.

 

The problem is people don't care and will actually do it on purpose. I blame the parents of all wrongdoers for not putting the fear of (insert your diety of choice) in their kids.

 

Got my Clubman back this afternoon and everything is perfect again

The bill came out to be around $1500 with rental calculated

 

Glad you are motoring again.

 

Oh my back is hurting...............recover damages....