So his insurance company wrote me a check to pay for the repairs based on the estimate ($1,657.71). If the shop finds other hidden damage or that doesn't cover the costs, they will send out a supplemental check to the shop. I'm guessing that will probably be the case, as the estimate doesn't have the bumper energy absorber or spare tire carrier listed (unless the spare carrier is part of the "rear body panel" or "rear floor pan" repair), and the bumper listed is the wrong one (51-12-8-146-458; base model bumper for vehicles before 9/1996 according to RealOEM).
I think the shop is going to source the parts. I have to ask if anyone has the plastic handle that's used to pull the spare tire carrier up, either a spare one or one they no longer need. Mine broke quite a long time ago and it makes lifting the carrier up a bitch. It's part # 51-71-8-165-737 and is a special order item on the various online shops.
Justin |