Re: Scuffed Bumper worth getting repaired?

[nlel1975]

@Armageus

You said you got a quote of £175 for a SMART repair.

That's what I would do - it's exactly what a SMART repair is for, they do these kind of small jobs day in day out, and will 99% be able to make it invisible or as close as.

To summarise the other options that you've been considered:
- £180 Half a bumper resprayed.
No because the majority of body shops will not respray half a bumper.
- £127 New bumper
No because at that prices it's unlikely to be painted, and even if it was then it likely won't match due to paint aging
- Claiming on your Insurance
No because nobody in the right mind would make a claim for minor damage, due to excess and then affect on future premiums

To summarise the options that others have suggested that you've basically ignored:
- SMART Repair
Quote of £175, but apparently you can't find anywhere safe for him to work. Would likely be the best outcome vs cost
- DIY repair - ChipEx Kit, wet sanding, bufffing etc.
Cost would likely be £30-£80 depending on what products etc you need to purchase v what you already have e.g. polish etc. Would likely improve the appearance, but unlikely to be a full repair unless you have experience. Low cost
- Proper Bodyshop repair
Likely £250+. Downsides being time taken and cost.
- Do Nothing
Cheapest option. Could be done immediately. Could get on with your and everyone else's life immediately. Worst option appearance wise though

Well I bought a voucher for £20 offering 50% off £200 worth of services at a SMART repairer who has his own workshop. I just have to drive out there and catch a bus back. He's going to do it for £105 and the bus fares will cost me £5. So £130 in total including the voucher.

Its all booked in. Here's a photo of the scratch to remind you...

 

[GravyMonster]

I'm guessing this is supposed to be a reply in an existing thread that you fat fingered in to it's own post?

 

[nlel1975]

I'm guessing this is supposed to be a reply in an existing thread that you fat fingered in to it's own post?

Original thread was locked, due to me saying I wasn't going to do anything about it.

 

[dlockers]

Hows your undercarriage?

 

[Bint Box]

Hows your undercarriage?

Has he got a soggy sump ?

 

[OldKitMan]

I'd have left that as is TBH.

 

[nlel1975]

I'd have left that as is TBH.

I know but I could see it and it ****** me off every time I looked at it.

 

[dlockers]

I know but I could see it and it ****** me off every time I looked at it.

For your biweekly 2 mile drive?

 

[Diddums]

Oh goodie, it's been a while, here we go

 

[Kenai]

Are they using genuine OEM paint for the repair?

 

[Armageus]

 

[gc123]

hope they dont need to remove it i see extra long post about bolts and clips genuine on back order

 

[dlockers]

Mate you are totally implicated. Your name is the first word in that post. I put money on this chap going postal in the next 15-20 years and you will be first to get the SMART logo branded on your face

 

[nlel1975]

Well I've had the car SMART repaired in their workshop. They've done a terrific job, looks like new. Very pleased.

 

[Armageus]

Great outcome

 

[nlel1975]

Google Maps turn by turn voiced navigation under Android Auto came in handy. I don't venture out of town much and didn't know this place existed. It got me there with little fuss despite not taking a right turn when I was supposed to. It quickly rerouted me and I got there shortly after.

On the bus back I had google maps running on my phone so I could see where the bus was in relation to where I wanted to be which helped. One thing that appealed to me was there are two bus stops 50 metres up the road from this place going in opposite directions.

Checked the timetable so I knew when the bus coming back would be so I didn't have to wait long. God knows how I would have got there without navigation.