Indy or Authorised

[fourstardan]

I've got to replace my rear bumper (might had seen elsewhere the pricing)

I'm really unsure if its worth the money to get a "authorised" spray shop to do this work or go with the insurer repairers or another local indy reputable.

The authorised repairer want 1300 quid to replace a rear VW passat estate bumper. I quickly laughed to myself first rather than choking to death.

It's such a shame as I'm sure this car will never be the same now, i've got all sorts of worries going through my head i.e. how they'll clean it during the whole process (just did winter prep in october with a days work), whether its going to be properly denibbed, how long the clear coat will last, i could go on with the OCD issues lol.

What would you do?

Any good recommendations in the Bournemouth/Poole/Salisbury area?

[Craikeybaby]

How old is the car? Does it need to be an authorised bodyshop to maintain any warranty etc?

Personally I'd avoid the insurace recomended places, as they generally want to do it as quickly and cheaply as possible.

[Squiggs]

Craikeybaby said:

How old is the car? Does it need to be an authorised bodyshop to maintain any warranty etc?

Personally I'd avoid the insurace recomended places, as they generally want to do it as quickly and cheaply as possible with little regard for price if it's being done privately

Fixed that for you

[fourstardan]

It's a year old.

The warranty question is questionable, 1. Its my car not on Lease 2. It's a bumper and won't corrode.

[Summit_Detailing]

A trusted independent body shop gets my vote every time over an "authorised" or "approved" repairer.

cheers

Chris

[robdcfc]

Warranty has nothing to do with anything, the repairing shop will warranty the new bumper and VW will continue to warranty the rest of the vehicle.

They have no reason not to do this.

Also £1300 might not be far off, new bumpers are expensive.

I have a front bumper here for a 2016 E class, cost £530+vat for a bare piece of plastic.

Evoque front bumper a few weeks ago, £602+vat

Then you have to paint and strip/fit on top of that.

Edited by robdcfc on Thursday 11th January 08:53

[xjay1337]

Independant every time.

[Craikeybaby]

For my own car I would also use an independent every time. However, as it is not your car, you should go by whatever your lease agreement states, in my experience, you will need to use an authorised repairer.

[fourstardan]

robdcfc said:

Warranty has nothing to do with anything, the repairing shop will warranty the new bumper and VW will continue to warranty the rest of the vehicle.

They have no reason not to do this.

Also £1300 might not be far off, new bumpers are expensive.

I have a front bumper here for a 2016 E class, cost £530+vat for a bare piece of plastic.

Evoque front bumper a few weeks ago, £602+vat

Then you have to paint and strip/fit on top of that.

Edited by robdcfc on Thursday 11th January 08:53

Cheers rob, yeh, bumper prices n't cheap....i've seen a pattern part on ebay primed for 175, but these authorised shops were quoting 300.

Then they all want the fitting kits! Is that just laziness?

Chelsea man by any chance?

[fourstardan]

Craikeybaby said:

For my own car I would also use an independent every time. However, as it is not your car, you should go by whatever your lease agreement states, in my experience, you will need to use an authorised repairer.

Looks like you had the glasses on I did when I had my accident....i said earlier it is my car and its not leased Best move I ever made for situations like this!

[robdcfc]

fourstardan said:

robdcfc said:

Warranty has nothing to do with anything, the repairing shop will warranty the new bumper and VW will continue to warranty the rest of the vehicle.

They have no reason not to do this.

Also £1300 might not be far off, new bumpers are expensive.

I have a front bumper here for a 2016 E class, cost £530+vat for a bare piece of plastic.

Evoque front bumper a few weeks ago, £602+vat

Then you have to paint and strip/fit on top of that.

Edited by robdcfc on Thursday 11th January 08:53

Cheers rob, yeh, bumper prices n't cheap....i've seen a pattern part on ebay primed for 175, but these authorised shops were quoting 300.

Then they all want the fitting kits! Is that just laziness?

Chelsea man by any chance?

No bit further north, Derby County.