sparkling graphite repairs needed

e90marriage · 04-04-2011, 07:00 PM

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Such a disappointing day. I came out to my husband's car and found myself as a victim of a hit and run. The back passenger side is all scrapped up and I didn't see it until i got home! There are indentations on the back door and tire rim. The parking lot had no cameras otherwise I would be on the hunt!

The hard and tricky part will be to take care of the repairs (with or without insurance) before my husband comes home in 2 weeks! I can't put any undue stress on him now as he is prepping to complete some tests. Any advice on the best appoach to getting estimates from the dealer, private body shop, or contact insurance? Pix to follow. Its a 2007 335i Sparkling graphite. Such a downer day!

e90marriage · 04-04-2011, 07:29 PM

pix of the crime!

e90marriage · 04-04-2011, 07:30 PM

Sad part is that i had just washed and waxed her yesterday!

paulkim510 · 04-04-2011, 07:55 PM

Ouch...Sorry to hear. You should probably move this post to the Regional Forum under California

IancoleTX · 04-04-2011, 11:29 PM

So sorry to see that this happened - good for you for trying to get it fixed up on your own. Any husband would be proud and grateful. Unfortunately I think that's an insurance claim, the wheel itself (nice wheels btw) is no big deal, ~130 to fix, but you need at least a new door and some body work. How much is your deductible? I would get an estimate from a reputable shop and then take into consideration the amount of the repairs and how much would be covered by insurance.. ie whether it's worth it to file. Also I would have posted this in the main discussion forum as it looks like you need some answers quick. Good luck and hope everything works out well for you.

e90marriage · 04-05-2011, 12:17 AM

Thank you paulkim510 & IancoleTX. Great recommendation to move it to a larger arena. Appreciate it!

04-04-2011, 07:00 PM	#1
e90marriage New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 335 sparkling graphite Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	sparkling graphite repairs needed BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest Such a disappointing day. I came out to my husband's car and found myself as a victim of a hit and run. The back passenger side is all scrapped up and I didn't see it until i got home! There are indentations on the back door and tire rim. The parking lot had no cameras otherwise I would be on the hunt! The hard and tricky part will be to take care of the repairs (with or without insurance) before my husband comes home in 2 weeks! I can't put any undue stress on him now as he is prepping to complete some tests. Any advice on the best appoach to getting estimates from the dealer, private body shop, or contact insurance? Pix to follow. Its a 2007 335i Sparkling graphite. Such a downer day!
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e90marriage New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 335 sparkling graphite Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	pix of the crime! Attached Images
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04-04-2011, 07:30 PM	#3
e90marriage New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 335 sparkling graphite Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Sad part is that i had just washed and waxed her yesterday!
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04-04-2011, 07:55 PM	#4
paulkim510 Lieutenant 37 Rep 540 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BaY Area iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 E92 [0.00]	Ouch...Sorry to hear. You should probably move this post to the Regional Forum under California
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04-04-2011, 11:29 PM	#5
IancoleTX Dillo boxers 272 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (14)	So sorry to see that this happened - good for you for trying to get it fixed up on your own. Any husband would be proud and grateful. Unfortunately I think that's an insurance claim, the wheel itself (nice wheels btw) is no big deal, ~130 to fix, but you need at least a new door and some body work. How much is your deductible? I would get an estimate from a reputable shop and then take into consideration the amount of the repairs and how much would be covered by insurance.. ie whether it's worth it to file. Also I would have posted this in the main discussion forum as it looks like you need some answers quick. Good luck and hope everything works out well for you. __________________ 2019 M5C Matte MBB / Tartufo
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04-05-2011, 12:17 AM	#6
e90marriage New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 335 sparkling graphite Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Thank you paulkim510 & IancoleTX. Great recommendation to move it to a larger arena. Appreciate it!
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