General: Am I being ripped off?

[Phaeton]

Originally Posted by canis

It's lazy design. Just butt the two edges together, absolutely no attempt has been made to design around it.

But I digress. There's no cheap option with plastic bumpers. Repainting is the only way.

Sorry completely OT but what I hate more are the cars that have that as a grey plastic trim that goes all the way around the arch, it's probably good to stop rust but looks ugly as sin.

[capt jack]

Thanks All

I'm staggered by the cost to be honest. I did a pretty fair job of a repair to my own S90's bumper just a couple of months back for less than £20, using a rattle can, some emery paper, a bit of body filler and some elbow grease.

I guess the moral of the story is don't bump into anyone, and if you do then don't own up to it!

Cheers

Jack

[XC90Mk1]

Originally Posted by capt jack

Thanks All

I'm staggered by the cost to be honest. I did a pretty fair job of a repair to my own S90's bumper just a couple of months back for less than £20, using a rattle can, some emery paper, a bit of body filler and some elbow grease.

I guess the moral of the story is don't bump into anyone, and if you do then don't own up to it!

Cheers

Jack

Why, because it will cost you 240 quid!

Accidents happen, no ones hurt and it cost a small sum of money (clearly no one wants to pay 240 however).

Have a beer, move on and consider yourself lucky. He won’t be going to an insurance type place for that money, it’s peanuts for bodywork.

[iain cooper]

looks like there are a couple of existing scratches on the bumper.

probably why the guy wants a full bumper respray ?

Iain

[ITSv40]

If it was me, I would have got to the cash machine pronto and settled up before he changed his mind. I would also have given him £20 extra for his troubles and a comment 'hope there are no hard feelings'. You /your missus has had a lucky scrape.

[Phaeton]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

If it was me, I would have got to the cash machine pronto and settled up before he changed his mind. I would also have given him £20 extra for his troubles and a comment 'hope there are no hard feelings'. You /your missus has had a lucky scrape.

I'd be looking to have something in writing though that this was a one off final payment & not accepting liability for anything else, doesn't have to be anything fancy just a quick note, stating that this is a first & final payment without prejudice for the repair of bumper as requested by the owner.

[classicswede]

That is about the going rate for pro paintwork.

In the long run with minor damage you are best off with a cash settlement rather than going through insurance. As suggested above put something in writing to cover yourself.

[capt jack]

Thanks All. A "Without Prejudice" letter complete with cheque and "full and final, without admission of liability" sentence will be sent by recorded delivery tomorrow.

To be clear, we're happy to take responsibility, but I was a bit taken aback that such an insignificant scuff would cost so much to repair. But if that is a fair price then so be it.

Thanks to everyone for the comments and advice.

Cheers

Jack

[harveys]

Yes fair price , Just think no hire car charges either. as bodyshop will have it 2-3 days.

[p10ness]

Chips Away work varies in quality just as other body shops. I used to have a franchise, worst moneyI ever spent..