New car and already hit and run
Discussion
So, the front bumper of my "new" 420d was scratched on Saturday by a driver that didn't stop.
The car was parked in front of my house, I have the footage of the whole event but unfortunately the plate number is not readable.
Do you have a specialist to suggest in London SE? Do they repaint the whole bumper in these cases or there is some specific solution?
I've attached a picture of the damage.

The car was parked in front of my house, I have the footage of the whole event but unfortunately the plate number is not readable.
Do you have a specialist to suggest in London SE? Do they repaint the whole bumper in these cases or there is some specific solution?
I've attached a picture of the damage.
First of all OP, sorry to see your car has been hit. That sucks especially as you haven't had it long!
Initially I'd suggest giving that a polish, even by hand as I suspect a lot of that will come out and it will look a lot better.
I can't comment on a bodyshop specifically I use one in Purley, Surrey which I like but not sure where in the South East you are.
I wouldn't imagine they would repaint the entire bumper, more likely blend it in where necessary with the surrounding paint.
Initially I'd suggest giving that a polish, even by hand as I suspect a lot of that will come out and it will look a lot better.
I can't comment on a bodyshop specifically I use one in Purley, Surrey which I like but not sure where in the South East you are.
I wouldn't imagine they would repaint the entire bumper, more likely blend it in where necessary with the surrounding paint.
Thanks for the moral support :-)!
I got a quote from a BMW dealer, he asked slightly below 600 GBP. Chipsaway about 200 GBP.
I also spoke with the dealer where I bought the car (multi brands) and he suggested to go ahead with a smart repair, avoid the full repaint.
Now I just need to find some recommendations on local smart repairer.
I got a quote from a BMW dealer, he asked slightly below 600 GBP. Chipsaway about 200 GBP.
I also spoke with the dealer where I bought the car (multi brands) and he suggested to go ahead with a smart repair, avoid the full repaint.
Now I just need to find some recommendations on local smart repairer.
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