Sooooo, my wife got into a fender bender.....nobody got hurt and there is only minor damage to the car. [IMG][/IMG]

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I'm looking to get it fixed soon, and my insurance will more than cover the parts and I was wondering about your suggestions for an OEM supplier for body parts (Insurance will pay for a fender, headlamp, and bumper cover)

BTW, I was also thinking of repainting the headlamp shrouds PG body color, or should I stick with the black and just redo the one side?

 

I think this is what I'm going to go with

 

Good god, I never new the headlight assembly cost that much.

Sorry to hear and good luck

 

lol yup headlights are too damm expensive. Try gettin one done from 180 custom and see if itll come out cheaper. im sure they have used ones laying arounddd

 

Yeah, I just checked ebay and they have numerous ones at various prices.

 

Wow!! You could find these parts in eBay half the price!

 

Most of those on ebay are aftermarket, I am wanting to go with OEM. Also, the insurance is giving me 900 for the headlamp alone....

I really like the 180 stuff, I may just have to call those guys

 

I doubt it bro! Oh well, with those $900 I would get some g37 headlights. I've seen them for $600 free shipping. I post the link right now! And just do the conversion. Just saying. Maybe I am saying it because I would LoVE a conversion!

 

$400 for this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...item3a6a43ea12

$600 for this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...item2313822ac9

$300 Sports bumper.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-11...item415cab5636

All you will need is the grille, fogs, and lower grille! washer tank! lol

 

IS your insurance not covering labor and paint ??

Why not just let insurance cover the whole repair? That's a two stage metallic paint and (to do it properly) the surrounding panels should also be sprayed to blend it in. Otherwise, even if it's a good job, you stand the chance of seeing two different paints side-by-side in good lighting. If it's a mediocre job, it can look really obvious regardless of lighting.

My concern would be that if you take just take a settlement check from the insurance and do it yourself, you may discover more damage than anticipated, and/or find that the costs to do a quality paint job are more than expected. If you let them do it, a good body shop can argue for the necessary estimate adjustments to do the job properly while the insurance company is still on the hook.

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No, No, Im just going to buy the parts instead of letting the body shop make money on them! Its in the body shop right now and will be properly fixed.
However, I did do the headlamps myself and was thinking of just trying to fix the smudge on them myself and pocket the $$

 

From that link: "... IN GOOD REPERABLE CONDITION ."

Ebay can be great, but you've seriously got to watch out.

 

Ok, I get it. I'm surprised the body shop is willing to go along with it though, but what the heck. I would be concerned about the tabs on that headlight if you're thinking of reusing it. Make sure they aren't cracked or stretched at all.

 

This one for G37 2010-11 model right??

 

I just did a quick search! But that's the price range!

Makeinu0: yes, g37 sedan sports 10+