Post accident body panel advice...

mcmunn · 10-14-2009, 02:06 PM

Got hit by hit and run driver yesterday. I'm feeling OK, but got hit about 25 mph and pushed in to car.

It appears that it damaged:

1. Back bumper - Crease
2. Plastic bracket that holds bumper to frame - Broken
3. Front bumper scuffed
4. Front Black Grill - Deformed

Has anyone replace body panels before? Do they look good as new, fit well?

It doesn't appear to have bent any frame pieces... Any way to easily tell?

Thanks for the feedback. Only had 4K miles, bummed at ugliness caused by idiot driver.

babybenz · 10-14-2009, 03:58 PM

Panels are very easy to change I can not even remember how many times I have had mine apart. the only way to tell for other damage is take it apart

SmartDigger · 10-14-2009, 07:44 PM

I would take it to a dealer and get it checked.

babybenz · 10-14-2009, 08:17 PM

A lady backed into me today as my smart was sitting there all my its self. She was a moron not the less. I was hanging out with the motorcyle guys there were about 60 of them and they all blocked her in when she tried to take off

mcmunn · 10-15-2009, 03:04 AM

LOL... I need a Harley crew...

Going to let dealer tear down and check...

Bum-bling-B · 10-15-2009, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babybenz

A lady backed into me today as my smart was sitting there all my its self. She was a moron not the less. I was hanging out with the motorcyle guys there were about 60 of them and they all blocked her in when she tried to take off

Damage report?

**Wdhitch** · 10-15-2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

Damage report?

+1

mcmunn · 10-23-2009, 04:51 AM

At the dealer now... They stated that there was a backorder problem with front bumper panels...

We will see how long it takes to fix...

Bum-bling-B · 10-23-2009, 08:05 AM

I was about to say, if you had metallic red I could of hooked you up with the panel and swapped out for whatever color. Looks like you have Rally Red, only spare panel I have in that color is the hood.