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lawrencecar · 03-02-2017, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

OP, had you just bought the car and were having it sent to you? I would think that I might want a discount or my money back. The car delivered is not going to be the car you purchased. Just a thought......

yes just bought it and having it shipped to me. I am/was paying for the shipping (included in contract) but dealer found the transport company on my behalf. I got a super deal on this 2011 with only 8k miles. If not fixed to my likely dealer will refund.

partlowr · 03-02-2017, 10:35 AM

...and hopefully it doesn't show up on Carfax because when people read front bumper replaced and painted they are going to think it was in an accident and there goes your resale value. I'd pitch a stinkin fit it I were you if it shows up on Carfax

lawrencecar · 03-02-2017, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by partlowr

...and hopefully it doesn't show up on Carfax because when people read front bumper replaced and painted they are going to think it was in an accident and there goes your resale value. I'd pitch a stinkin fit it I were you if it shows up on Carfax

dont think it will, not being reported. Latest word is no bumper replacement required just a repair/paint of small lower section. We will see...

kmarshall2121 · 03-02-2017, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gto mark

If it were me, I would just tell the dealer to keep it & find another one. If you do accept it repaired I would want some kind of refund now that the cars has been damaged.

but, yea... they dont do that, unless its been totalled while on the lot. Once them papers are signed, and they have their money, all different story...

CrazyRED · 03-02-2017, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lawrencecar

dont think it will, not being reported. Latest word is no bumper replacement required just a repair/paint of small lower section. We will see...

Man, that doesn't sound right. The bumper looks ripped, how can they possibly fix that. To me it looks like the entire weight of the car transferred to the front bumper, if that's the case I would think structural damage as well as cosmetic.

gringo · 03-03-2017, 05:48 AM

Every bodyshop will tell you that for a proper paint repair, you can't do spot repairs and they will have to repaint the whole front bumper. Also, there are plastic panels, tabs and brackets underneath that may have been bent and/or cracked from the weight of the car being placed on them.

It sounds like the dealer is trying to minimize the damage in your mind to make you feel better about it so you don't unwind the deal.

1110110 · 03-03-2017, 06:52 AM

You are lucky you were there.

camfwin · 03-03-2017, 07:52 AM

You didn't agree to purchase a car with damaged front end therefore the contract you agreed to is void, get your entire purchase price back and move on. The dealer will drag his feet but don't accept the car as repaired. If you need to hire a lawyer do it.

lawrencecar · 03-03-2017, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1110110

You are lucky you were there.

i wasnt there, the dealer sent me the pics..

TXSheepdog261 · 03-05-2017, 08:50 PM

It might be just the way the picture was taken, but it looks like the fender got damaged also.

Kendall421 · 03-05-2017, 10:52 PM

That sucks! This is how I get my cars to shows. I almost screwed up last summer once loading my 1LE. Ramp popped up and smacked the bottom of the car really hard. Luckily the truck E brake was set and ramp hook dropped back in the track. Otherwise the car would have been sitting on the back of the trailer! I learned a lesson to block the back of the trailer now and check ramp angle. I have the same 6 foot aluminum ramps.

03-02-2017, 10:35 AM	#16
partlowr Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 256	...and hopefully it doesn't show up on Carfax because when people read front bumper replaced and painted they are going to think it was in an accident and there goes your resale value. I'd pitch a stinkin fit it I were you if it shows up on Carfax __________________ Richard Partlow

03-05-2017, 10:52 PM	#25
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	That sucks! This is how I get my cars to shows. I almost screwed up last summer once loading my 1LE. Ramp popped up and smacked the bottom of the car really hard. Luckily the truck E brake was set and ramp hook dropped back in the track. Otherwise the car would have been sitting on the back of the trailer! I learned a lesson to block the back of the trailer now and check ramp angle. I have the same 6 foot aluminum ramps. Attached Images

03-03-2017, 05:48 AM	#20
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	Every bodyshop will tell you that for a proper paint repair, you can't do spot repairs and they will have to repaint the whole front bumper. Also, there are plastic panels, tabs and brackets underneath that may have been bent and/or cracked from the weight of the car being placed on them. It sounds like the dealer is trying to minimize the damage in your mind to make you feel better about it so you don't unwind the deal.

03-03-2017, 06:52 AM	#21
1110110 Drives: 15 2SS RS 1LE, 18 Sonic LT, Z71 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NE, USA Posts: 123 View My Garage	You are lucky you were there.

03-03-2017, 07:52 AM	#22
camfwin Drives: 15 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: ne indiana Posts: 72	You didn't agree to purchase a car with damaged front end therefore the contract you agreed to is void, get your entire purchase price back and move on. The dealer will drag his feet but don't accept the car as repaired. If you need to hire a lawyer do it.

03-05-2017, 08:50 PM	#24
TXSheepdog261 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 48	It might be just the way the picture was taken, but it looks like the fender got damaged also.