2011 Bumper Replacement

**Andy21785** · 04-20-2011 10:56 AM

Anybody want to help me replace my front bumper on my 11' WRX that ate a paint can on the turnpike?

Pics of the Subaru munching on the can.

**EJ257** · 04-20-2011 11:18 AM

**Stu_Gotti** · 04-20-2011 11:20 AM

Fak! Sorry to see!

**rage-wrx** · 04-20-2011 11:35 AM

Man,that sucks.Unfortunately you will also have to replace the fogs.The fog light inserts comes with the fog light kit only as far as I know.It is fairly easy to replace both yourself.

**teflon_jones** · 04-20-2011 11:55 AM

Why not just patch and go? That's an expensive replacement.

**Andy21785** · 04-20-2011 11:55 AM

Really? I have to get a fog light kit to get the inserts? Ouch...maybe the dealership can find me a solo insert or maybe when they order the bumper it'll come with them. They asked for the vin to get the right bumper so maybe I'll get lucky

**Andy21785** · 04-20-2011 12:08 PM

Well the bumper is $270 which isn't horrible. Now it just depends if it comes with inserts or not. Also have to get it painted

**Stu_Gotti** · 04-20-2011 12:22 PM

So probably somewhere between $500-800 total... if you have to do the fogs...

**Andy21785** · 04-20-2011 01:11 PM

Well I just called the dealership again and the fog light housing plastic piece can actually be ordered b itself which is awesome news!

**rage-wrx** · 04-20-2011 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Andy21785

Well I just called the dealership again and the fog light housing plastic piece can actually be ordered b itself which is awesome news!

great,saved yourself about $300 there.

**Officer Cartman** · 04-21-2011 11:40 AM

It's a long-shot, but you might want to go after the Turnpike to reimburse you for the damage..

**EJ257** · 04-21-2011 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Officer Cartman

It's a long-shot, but you might want to go after the Turnpike to reimburse you for the damage..

If it's not a fault of DOT (or whatever state agency is responsible for upkeep), then why would they pay? This is something that you would need to go after the person who is responsible for the can.

**djclue8713** · 04-21-2011 11:58 AM

Ahh I feel for you man. I have a crack on the same side of my bumper, except mine was probably from a snow bank. Incidents like this should fall under comprehensive on your insurance policy, especially if striking the object was unavoidable. However, since the paint can was in the road it's considered a "collision" and therefore would increase your rates if you submitted a claim. I guess it's best to bite the bullet and pay the $500-$800. I think there's a member on here that works insurance claims though. Might be worth it to ask him.

**Officer Cartman** · 04-21-2011 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by EJ257

If it's not a fault of DOT (or whatever state agency is responsible for upkeep), then why would they pay? This is something that you would need to go after the person who is responsible for the can.

I hear what you're saying, but I know someone who went after the DOT and got paid for the damages they sustained for a similar incident. It took 9 months and a lot of paperwork, but in the end they got their $$.

Also, depending on what your deductable is, it might be worth claiming. I had a brick fly off of a truck and nail my hood (on my Porsche). Repair bill was over $1000, deductable was $100 (comprehensive?). Rates never went up.