So, the wife's truck was in the shop for hail damage. I was being a good husband and let her drive the Explorer while I drove the compact car. She ran into a Flex just days before she got her truck back. Looks like another two weeks of small car.
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Wow. Thats insane. Glad to see you got it back though. I feel like that shop over charged..1200 in paint for a bumper? Thats alot of money. Why were they replacing the seat belt assembly? With those prices they were probably all ford parts, not aftermarket, which would be a nice plus.
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It was the Ford dealership's body shop. Closer inspection reviled some oversights. I guess the wife had a soft drink that morning. There was dried surgery syrup everywhere. In fact some of my buttons were welded shut with syrup. I had to use rubbing alcohol to open them up. Also, they omitted my "Ford" badge in the pin striping. That should be an easy fix as well.
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If I sustained that damage on Uma, my insurance co. would write her off (not alot of parts down here and the ones that are available are stupidly expensive. ie wing mirror and a tail light $500 each) Glad she's back to being brand new mate!
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YIKES-based on the pics only that seems incredibly insane. Especially this one: "Misc Sub-Contractor labor $1,326.25"
But how did it come out? Thats the important part, paint match, fit n finish etc?
But how did it come out? Thats the important part, paint match, fit n finish etc?
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Well, that was me being lazy. That included air bag installation, PDR (I highly doubt they used this), and some other things that the body shop subbed out.
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Those prices are crazy! But, that's why they're caller stealerships and not dealerships.
I think I'm going to get into Automotive Collision Repair.
I think I'm going to get into Automotive Collision Repair.
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Good Lord !!! I just read this thread and am shocked at the cost of that repair. Now I know the circumstances, vehicles and repair methods are different but this little 18th anniversary present my wife presented me with on the 11th is costing about $200 to repair. Sign post at Walmart sustained only minor paint damage!!!
Certifit fender $60.00
Used bumper cover from my parts truck $0
Paint (we sell PPG @ work) $0
Body shop to paint fender and bumper cover $130
My labor to install parts $0
I imagine a body shop estimate for insurance would have been $1200-$1500.
Accident repairs have just gone outta sight ! ! !
Moral of these stories............. don't let your wife drive your Explorer ! !
Certifit fender $60.00
Used bumper cover from my parts truck $0
Paint (we sell PPG @ work) $0
Body shop to paint fender and bumper cover $130
My labor to install parts $0
I imagine a body shop estimate for insurance would have been $1200-$1500.
Accident repairs have just gone outta sight ! ! !
Moral of these stories............. don't let your wife drive your Explorer ! !
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