Hit and Run

[DG-86]

My baby was the victim of a hit and run last Saturday night/ Sunday morning while parked at my condo complex. People have no damn respect! The crash bar punctured the bumper cover and every body shop I've been to recommends a new bumper and respray ~ $850 worth of damage that I have to pay out of pocket! Money I would much rather spend on modifications.I'm extremely OCD and want the results to be perfect. I've narrowed it down to couple of shops in the area that I think will do the best work. I can't stand seeing her like this!😔😡😢😫

[MGPAX]

Oh wow. That sux man. I'm so sorry...I feel your pain!

[B-R-Z]

You can file an insurance claim, it would likely go under collision though so it depends on your deductible. But then considering $500 deductible most people have + any potential rate increase you may get as a result it might not be worth going through insurance.

And a little off topic but anyone who has a comprehensive deductible over $100 you should call your insurer and get a quote @ $100 or less. It's usually $10-$20 or so more per year and well worth it to cover windshield replacement and vandalism etc. Most people go with the same for both which is bad since collision is expensive while comp is cheap.

[Thrustin]

I hate people.

[ZionsWrath]

Pop out dent

Maybe touch up cracks

Not a single fuck was given that day

[AVodka14]

Fucking assholes. Those idiots have some bad karma coming there way. It's unfortunate you won't be able to see exactly what it is. Seen any damaged vehicles in your condo parking lot since?

[Kotu100]

$850 seems pretty low for a replace and repaint.

[Husker BRZ]

Originally Posted by DG-86

My baby was the victim of a hit and run last Saturday night/ Sunday morning while parked at my condo complex. People have no damn respect! The crash bar punctured the bumper cover and every body shop I've been to recommends a new bumper and respray ~ $850 worth of damage that I have to pay out of pocket! Money I would much rather spend on modifications.I'm extremely OCD and want the results to be perfect. I've narrowed it down to couple of shops in the area that I think will do the best work. I can't stand seeing her like this!😔😡😢😫

I was able to have my bumper replaced and repainted for $750. Have the shop match the price of the bumper from Subarupartsonline. It's like $250 if I remember and originally the shop was wanting to charge over $350 for it! I had the same thing happen to me at work and had to pay out of pocket for it! Hope you get your baby fixed up right and quick!

[DG-86]

Originally Posted by AVodka14

Fucking assholes. Those idiots have some bad karma coming there way. It's unfortunate you won't be able to see exactly what it is. Seen any damaged vehicles in your condo parking lot since?

I'm a true believer in Karma as well! Unfortunately no paint transfer, just a dent and a bunch of little scratches with the crash bar poking through. I've been looking and haven't seen any other damaged vehicles. The majority of people at my condo have very nice cars and have been very respectful to this point (no door dings). I have a feeling it may have been someone visiting a fellow resident. I've put up flyers in each entrance with a picture asking if anyone knows anything. No one has come forth yet.

[-AP-]

Go down to harbor freight if you have one and grab a 20 dollar heat gun. Heat the snot out of it, (not to much to cause burning or paint damage) and you'll be amazed how much comes back into shape. You may need to "push" it out a little from behind. Perhaps remove the bezel first... It may hold you over until you get it repaired/replaced..

Here's a good example... [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRGIS-lFAZM"]Plastic Bumper Dent Repair With Heat Gun - YouTube[/ame]

[CSSer]

Yeah, it sucks. I think everyone should invest in a dashcam. My car was parked and was involved in a hit and run, but I had a video of the incident.

[AVodka14]

Originally Posted by DG-86

I'm a true believer in Karma as well! Unfortunately no paint transfer, just a dent and a bunch of little scratches with the crash bar poking through. I've been looking and haven't seen any other damaged vehicles. The majority of people at my condo have very nice cars and have been very respectful to this point (no door dings). I have a feeling it may have been someone visiting a fellow resident. I've put up flyers in each entrance with a picture asking if anyone knows anything. No one has come forth yet.

Well, you have done the right thing re pictures. Keep your eyes peeled. Looks a like a new bumper and spray is your best bet. It will be brand new again.

[stugray]

While you are doing it consider replacing with a FRS bumper

[charged86]

sucks. i wonder if they looked back at it and didnt see anything. Someone who is car stupid may not have picked it up. either way sorry to OP