holy crap! (bumper repair estimate)

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May 24, 2005 | 02:42 PM

#16

Massive

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Originally Posted by AWD 20T

You'll save money if you buy a new bumper, paint it, and install it yourself... Or you could just call up some junk yards and look for one...

again, i'm not paying for this. the guy who hit me will be. i'm just trying to make it as reasonable as possible for both parties.

May 25, 2005 | 10:40 AM

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eastbaysubaru

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Car Info: '00 BRP RS Sedan / '04 PSM FXT (RIP)

I'd also check out Cooks Collision in Berkeley on Claremont and Ashby. They've done great work on my wife's '00 RS.

-Brian

May 25, 2005 | 11:09 AM

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Arrkash

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Originally Posted by eastbaysubaru

I'd also check out Cooks Collision in Berkeley on Claremont and Ashby. They've done great work on my wife's '00 RS.

-Brian

I second Cooks Collision, they have done repairs on my car twice at their San Ramon location. Very professional shop. Excellent work. I highly recommend them.

May 25, 2005 | 04:45 PM

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Roo

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Originally Posted by Massive

i went to panel craft in berkeley for a repair estimate on a medium-sized scratch on my rear bumper, plus a cracked taillight - $1172! holy ****!

Year and model of vehicle please?

I'll get you the prices for the parts...let you know how much they're marking things up. With your discount (i-club=10% off retail), you might end up paying a bit less...

May 25, 2005 | 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Roo

2003 WRX Sedan

Parts:
Taillamp assembly (replace)
Rear bumper cover (repair, refinish)

I don't think he's marking up the parts at all - it's the labor estimate that is killing the price. He estimates 10 hours of work at $75/hr, which is $750. Does refinishing and replacing the bumper actually take 6 hours? Roo, are you part of some collision shop?