What would you do?
If you were in a little fender bender and your front bumper was cracked, would you
A) shell out the $ for a whole new bumper right now
OR
B) glue it for as long as it'll last, THEN worry about replacing the bumper?
Situation: FH was in a little accident today. He *thinks* someone rear-ended him then he hit the car in front of him. They were stop and go in bumper-to-bumper traffic (due to another accident on the road) with the setting sun directly in their eyes.
FH's minimal damage is the most damage - the other 2 cars were higher off the ground and just have paint scratches. All 3 parties declined police involvement (they were already on the scene for the OTHER accident - same cause, by the way) and all 3 parties signed off that they will NOT be contacting their insurance companies.
FH called the woman that he rear-ended to check up on her, make sure her and her doggy were OK, etc., and she reiterated that she is NOT involving the insurance company. She's not hurt, not sore, and was really nice about it. They were only going about 5-10mph at the time of the collision.
His [incredibly over-involved] parents are flipping out that he's considering NOT replacing his bumper at the moment - just gluing it for the time being. They were yelling that he has a 'new car' (its a 2003), it should look NEW.
Bottom line is that we really don't have ANY extra money laying around. This bumper could be anywhere from $400 to $1200 (used, new, refurbished, etc) - we're not really sure, and the body shop is closed already. There's just no money!!! I owe on my taxes - he doesn't even have his W2 yet....we both have tuition, bills, the freaking WEDDING, etc.
I bet you're asking why he won't just put it through his insurance.....While his insurance deductible is only $500, he's under 25, he already has 1 chargeable accident AND a ticket from 3 years ago.![]()
His rates will increase, and he's afraid to be dropped. PLUS, the damage is on the front of his car, where HE hit the car in front of him.
So I guess I'm just trying to see what you guys would do.
Choice A or Choice B?
Thanks
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I would go with B, hands down, but apparently he's considering A!![]()
Please note the bumper is not even CLOSE to falling off or anything - its just a spider/shatter crack, with one split crack. Not beautiful to look at, but not structurally important either.
p.s. - He's totally OK...he hit his knee on the dash, but otherwise, he's OK.
A) shell out the $ for a whole new bumper right now
OR
B) glue it for as long as it'll last, THEN worry about replacing the bumper?
Situation: FH was in a little accident today. He *thinks* someone rear-ended him then he hit the car in front of him. They were stop and go in bumper-to-bumper traffic (due to another accident on the road) with the setting sun directly in their eyes.
FH's minimal damage is the most damage - the other 2 cars were higher off the ground and just have paint scratches. All 3 parties declined police involvement (they were already on the scene for the OTHER accident - same cause, by the way) and all 3 parties signed off that they will NOT be contacting their insurance companies.
FH called the woman that he rear-ended to check up on her, make sure her and her doggy were OK, etc., and she reiterated that she is NOT involving the insurance company. She's not hurt, not sore, and was really nice about it. They were only going about 5-10mph at the time of the collision.
His [incredibly over-involved] parents are flipping out that he's considering NOT replacing his bumper at the moment - just gluing it for the time being. They were yelling that he has a 'new car' (its a 2003), it should look NEW.
Bottom line is that we really don't have ANY extra money laying around. This bumper could be anywhere from $400 to $1200 (used, new, refurbished, etc) - we're not really sure, and the body shop is closed already. There's just no money!!! I owe on my taxes - he doesn't even have his W2 yet....we both have tuition, bills, the freaking WEDDING, etc.
I bet you're asking why he won't just put it through his insurance.....While his insurance deductible is only $500, he's under 25, he already has 1 chargeable accident AND a ticket from 3 years ago.
So I guess I'm just trying to see what you guys would do.
Choice A or Choice B?
Thanks
I would go with B, hands down, but apparently he's considering A!
Please note the bumper is not even CLOSE to falling off or anything - its just a spider/shatter crack, with one split crack. Not beautiful to look at, but not structurally important either.
p.s. - He's totally OK...he hit his knee on the dash, but otherwise, he's OK.
