Just scuffed my neighbours bumper (Not a euphemism

[dsgrnmcm]

So while reverse parking in my normal space, I scuffed my neighbours front bumper on the corner.

Obviously left a note and have contacted chips away and another local repair firm.

It is a mint condition 2013, 3 series, msport. I'm gutted.(his car not mine, the golf has no damage???)

What do you reckon the price will / should be?

[Ironduke12]

Sorry to hear, hard to leg it when its a neighbour!

Anything up to £500 for proper job if that what he wants, guess I would.

All depends on the level of prep (remove paint, inspect/replace fittings, repaint, re-fit and align) and skill used.

[anonymous-user]

If its a minter than the last thing I'd be accepting is a localised blow in by a chips away gobste.

I'd want a full, bumper off and fully stripped down repaint and not a cheapy blow in

[A1VDY]

Likely around £150.
You probably want to ask if he's happy to have a mobile repairer paint his car though..

[dsgrnmcm]

Bumper of for a scuff? Bit extreme.

Can't believe I've done it, I park the same way everynight. Not a bloody scratch on the golf.

I'll wait and see what he says tomorrow.

[A1VDY]

In reply to other posters the bumper does not have to be removed nor does the paint need stripping back.
Its a simple scuff in a plastic bumper. Even if done in a paint shop all they'd do is wet flat the area down, mask, prime and again wet flat the primer down
An area larger than the scuff is scotch brited back to remove the shine before the colour coat is applied. Lacquer is then applied and dusted over a slightly larger area to blend in.
Its a very simple repair and shouldn't cost anywhere near £500 as suggested.
I don't do paintwork anymore but I'd charge £100 for that and yourd never know there was a scuff there..

Edited by A1VDY on Monday 9th November 20:36

[Red9zero]

Our neighour did the same to our car. Cost £140 to get a pretty decent repair done. If you want to get out of paying, go round to your neighbours in tears and say how terrible your life is

[dsgrnmcm]

Wow Red9zero,

I say neighbour, I've never met him or her, we just park in adjacent spaces.

[Sheepshanks]

dsgrnmcm said:

Not a bloody scratch on the golf.

Are you sure you did it?

[dsgrnmcm]

Yep, when I looked in my mirror it was car against car.

[Red9zero]

dsgrnmcm said:

Wow Red9zero,

I say neighbour, I've never met him or her, we just park in adjacent spaces.

It was our female neighbour who also has the garage next to ours. She has issues (to say the least) and to be fair, she did come straight round and admit it, but my wife answered the door, she was in tears etc etc.

[The Road Crew]

Sheepshanks said:

dsgrnmcm said:

Not a bloody scratch on the golf.

Are you sure you did it?

This.

If you had damaged the other car to that extent then there must be some damage to your car surely? . At the very minimum a transfer of paint must have occurred as the paint on that bmw has been badly affected.

Sure you didn't just glance his car on an already damaged corner?

Unless your bumper is made from cast iron?!

[dsgrnmcm]

Hi road crew,

I just rubbed mine off

My arch is metal and his bumper is plastic.

[loskie]

oo err missus

[dsgrnmcm]

loskie said:

oo err missus

Ha ha, just re read it. Like being back at work...

[V8covin]

A1VDY said:

In reply to other posters the bumper does not have to be removed nor does the paint need stripping back.
Its a simple scuff in a plastic bumper. Even if done in a paint shop all they'd do is wet flat the area down, mask, prime and again wet flat the primer down
An area larger than the scuff is scotch brited back to remove the shine before the colour coat is applied. Lacquer is then applied and dusted over a slightly larger area to blend in.
Its a very simple repair and shouldn't cost anywhere near £500 as suggested.
I don't do paintwork anymore but I'd charge £100 for that and yourd never know there was a scuff there..

Edited by A1VDY on Monday 9th November 20:36

Wet flatting is rarely done these days,it's all done dry or with a da sander.
Wether or not the bumper needs removing depends on how any grilles come off.If they come off from the back the bumper will need removing...if you want the job doing right.
Expect to pay anywhere between £150 and £400,depending on your location and wether the bumper is removed or not.

[dsgrnmcm]

So finally had a call from the owner, he wants to have a chat on Tuesday evening and wants to go through the insurance.

It is his perogative, but a bit over kill for scuff on a 2013 car.

Will I lose my NCB for such a minor claim against me?

[Red9zero]

dsgrnmcm said:

So finally had a call from the owner, he wants to have a chat on Tuesday evening and wants to go through the insurance.

It is his perogative, but a bit over kill for scuff on a 2013 car.

Will I lose my NCB for such a minor claim against me?

Does seem a bit overkill for a small scrape. I'd have thought you'd lose a percentage of your NCB, depending on whether it's protected or not.

[anonymous-user]

dsgrnmcm said:

So finally had a call from the owner, he wants to have a chat on Tuesday evening and wants to go through the insurance.

It is his perogative, but a bit over kill for scuff on a 2013 car.

Will I lose my NCB for such a minor claim against me?

You state in the opening post that its a minter - maybe its his pride and joy and wants it done properly rather than a quick blow in or whatever?

Yes, you will unfortunately lose your NCB as you are submitting a claim therefore you will no longer has 'no claims'

Try and explain to him your concerns and suggest an option of allowing him to choose his preferred bodyshop and you pay.

[FA57 VWT]

Chipsaway did a very similar repair on my Transporter bumper. It took a full morning and cost me about £250, it was completely invisible and I was blown away at the attention to detail from the guy. It was far less hassle than taking the bumper off and going through the insurance.