What should I do??

BMW! · 08-23-2008, 06:55 PM

I ran into a curb todaywith my right rear wheel.. the oem wheel is scratched up and maybe the wheel bar is bent because that the wheel is not straight anymore

I was very scared driving the car home but I did it. Does anyone know how much damage it might cost me if the bar is bent..etc? I mean I have no idea what to do right now... should I fill a claim with the insurance company? plssss guide me

Lucky13 · 08-23-2008, 07:32 PM

A couple of years ago my son ran my E46 M3 hard into a curb and bent the sub frame. It cost $2500 for a new sub frame. I noticed when I drove around a sharp curb that my car actually slid out because the wheel was bent inward.

BMW! · 08-23-2008, 08:12 PM

should I call my insurance company?

Arustik1 · 08-23-2008, 08:14 PM

get it appraised first....

BMW! · 08-23-2008, 09:17 PM

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get it appraised first....

should I go to bmw to get it appraised?

simp0man · 08-24-2008, 04:15 AM

Sorry to hear. GL on the fix.

SoYank · 08-24-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW!

should I go to bmw to get it appraised?

Yes. Or at least a reputable body shop. I'm not understanding what you mean by the wheel bar, though.

BMW! · 08-24-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

Yes. Or at least a reputable body shop. I'm not understanding what you mean by the wheel bar, though.

A friend said I will only my need wheel balanced, but I doubt what he said...

SoYank · 08-24-2008, 12:17 PM

Maybe you can post up a couple of pictures for us, one in profile and one longitudinally down the side from the back with the wheel/tire visible (maybe a foot above the roadway). Then folks would be better able to see what you're writing about and give their best guess.

BMW! · 08-25-2008, 08:34 AM

I don't really know the steps, I know I have to to get it appraised first at bmw, but what should I tell them? I have DSC and Break Malfuctions and my wheel is bent toward the inner car... Will these be under the warranty? or I'll have to go through insurance?

hotrod2448 · 08-25-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW!

I don't really know the steps, I know I have to to get it appraised first at bmw, but what should I tell them? I have DSC and Break Malfuctions and my wheel is bent toward the inner car... Will these be under the warranty? or I'll have to go through insurance?

I'm assuming the "bent toward the inner car" you mention is referring to toe which means "wheel bar" is probably a toe link or one of the other suspension members.

No, it will not be covered under warranty. If you bought the wheel and tire warranty they might be covered but, the suspension won't be. Depending on the level of damage you may be better off to pay it out of pocket than go through insurance. Take the car to BMW immediately.

If you can see that the wheel is not pointed straight ahead you have done a good bit of damage and will also destroy your tire(s) if you continue to drive it like that if they aren't already from the impact.

The other possibility is the bead of the wheel is bent from the impact. This might be what you are calling the "wheel bar" and only a section of the wheel is bent maybe not the suspension. In this case you might be lucky and only get away with a new wheel and tire.

BMW! · 08-25-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod2448

I'm assuming the "bent toward the inner car" you mention is referring to toe which means "wheel bar" is probably a toe link or one of the other suspension members.

No, it will not be covered under warranty. If you bought the wheel and tire warranty they might be covered but, the suspension won't be. Depending on the level of damage you may be better off to pay it out of pocket than go through insurance. Take the car to BMW immediately.

If you can see that the wheel is not pointed straight ahead you have done a good bit of damage and will also destroy your tire(s) if you continue to drive it like that if they aren't already from the impact.

The other possibility is the bead of the wheel is bent from the impact. This might be what you are calling the "wheel bar" and only a section of the wheel is bent maybe not the suspension. In this case you might be lucky and only get away with a new wheel and tire.

so after I get the car tolled to bmw, they'll tell me how much much it will cost me right? then I'll have the choice of filling a claim with my insurance company or pay all by myself right? i just hope the damage wont be too bad..

hotrod2448 · 08-25-2008, 08:59 AM

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so after I get the car tolled to bmw, they'll tell me how much much it will cost me right? then I'll have the choice of filling a claim with my insurance company or pay all by myself right? i just hope the damage wont be too bad..

Yes.

BMW! · 08-25-2008, 09:17 AM

the tolling by bmw should be under warranty right? and should I call my bmw dealer's service dept.? or bmw assist?

hotrod2448 · 08-25-2008, 10:07 AM

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the tolling by bmw should be under warranty right? and should I call my bmw dealer's service dept.? or bmw assist?

The TOWING will not be under warranty. You hit something. Why would any of it be under warranty?

Warranty is for things that break that shouldn't, not things that you broke by smashing into things. That's what insurance is for.

Call your local dealership. Tell them you hit a something with your right rear wheel and the car will be coming in for repair. Tell them you would like an estimate before any work is done. Then call a towing company and ask them what it would cost to have your car towed from where ever it is to which ever dealership you called. Repeat with a few other towing companies if you don't like the price.

BMW! · 08-25-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod2448

The TOWING will not be under warranty. You hit something. Why would any of it be under warranty?

Warranty is for things that break that shouldn't, not things that you broke by smashing into things.

Call your local dealership. Tell them you hit a something with your right rear wheel and the car will be coming in for repair. Tell them you would like an estimate before any work is done.

Cool thanks!

UncleWede · 08-25-2008, 03:47 PM

If you have something like AAA, get them to tow it for you.

BMW! · 08-25-2008, 03:48 PM

ok my parents called geico for me and they are coming now to have it towed and to estimate.... Is there anything else that I should watch out for?

BMW! · 08-25-2008, 03:48 PM

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If you have something like AAA, get them to tow it for you.

I think towing is covered by geico

SoYank · 08-25-2008, 04:21 PM

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ok my parents called geico for me and they are coming now to have it towed and to estimate.... Is there anything else that I should watch out for?

Curbs?

BMW! · 08-25-2008, 04:37 PM

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Curbs?

ya definitely will in the future!

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BMW! Captain 66 Rep 653 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I don't really know the steps, I know I have to to get it appraised first at bmw, but what should I tell them? I have DSC and Break Malfuctions and my wheel is bent toward the inner car... Will these be under the warranty? or I'll have to go through insurance?
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BMW! Captain 66 Rep 653 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	ok my parents called geico for me and they are coming now to have it towed and to estimate.... Is there anything else that I should watch out for?
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