I doubt that a body shop will do the work for $750, given that we
already know that a bumper costs $500.00 used and repaired.  Again, I'd
only be inclined to be lenient if my vehicle was in bad shape already
otherwise -- beat up and so on.  If it was a good van, I'd insist on
body shop work, insurance claim or not.  If not, I'd insist on payment
up front -- otherwise, insurance.  Dave Mc

On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Kim Brennan wrote:

> Tell them it is going to cost $750. If they balk, talk to their
> insurance company.
>
> Sorry, but this is a common ploy to avoid paying. I've seen a number
> of people get burned by this type of issue. Their insurance is to
> cover YOU. Don't let their inability to pay cause you to get burned.
>
>
> On Oct 22, 2009, at 10:49 PM, VW Vanagon wrote:
>
>> Volks-
>>
>> UNBELIEVABLE!
>>
>> Some may recall last year's debacle that resulted from my accident on
>> 10/29/08 in which Blackbeard's front end was essentially mulched.
>> Well, today (one week TO THE DAY short of the anniversary of that
>> accident)
>> I'm afraid that I have had another (albeit CONSIDERABLY less severe)
>> accident - NOT CAUSED BY ME! :)
>>
>> I'll spare the details of the accident, but I need to locate a
>> fiberglass
>> front bumper and passenger front piece (between wheel well and front
>> bumper).
>>
>> While the other party was at fault (and have admitted fault), they
>> are
>> gracious and good people who will likely be dropped by their current
>> insurer
>> if a claim is made.
>> As the damage was not MAJOR, they've offered to pay for the repairs
>> - but
>> are not wealthy, either.
>>
>> To that end (and given that body components are next to impossible
>> to find
>> in my neck of the woods), can anyone help me locate any replacements?
>>
>> Additionally, can I hear back from someone on the auto body side on
>> whether
>> or not this can be repaired, or rather if we need to consider
>> something
>> involving welding?
>> I ask because the crease looks pretty . . . well, creased.  :)
>> *
>> http://tinyurl.com/yjqzddu
>>
>> *As ALWAYS, any help is GREATLY appreciated!
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Drew, Las Vegas
>> '90 GL "Blackbeard"