Apparently the body shop didn't fix my car correctly - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Z22Z · 02-19-2009, 02:14 AM

i took in my car to the dealer today to get the brake fluid changed and they told me something surprising. apparently my suspension and some steering components are damaged from an impact from below. my SA described yellow paint and the location of the damage is in the same area that was damaged before in an accident. if i call my insurance now to get it supplemented what are the chances that they will give me trouble for not reporting it earlier?

TK-421 · 02-19-2009, 02:35 AM

Hmm...when you were driving from the time you had your car "fixed" to when you brought it to the dealer, did you notice the steering/suspension was off somehow?

Pics would be great

Z22Z · 02-19-2009, 02:43 AM

no not at all. sometimes my steering would feel hard while parallel parking almost like i had no power steering but i just thought it was doing donuts that messed it up since it only started recently.

vAnt826 · 02-19-2009, 03:46 AM

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no not at all. sometimes my steering would feel hard while parallel parking almost like i had no power steering but i just thought it was doing donuts that messed it up since it only started recently.

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Z22Z · 02-19-2009, 03:49 AM

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and by that you mean what?

imported_mega · 02-19-2009, 08:33 AM

lol

ACZakka325i · 02-23-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Z22Z

and by that you mean what?

That your negligence has lead to the above problems and that your are SOL (shit out of luck). Time to reopen your wallet.

dcstep · 02-23-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Z22Z

i took in my car to the dealer today to get the brake fluid changed and they told me something surprising. apparently my suspension and some steering components are damaged from an impact from below. my SA described yellow paint and the location of the damage is in the same area that was damaged before in an accident. if i call my insurance now to get it supplemented what are the chances that they will give me trouble for not reporting it earlier?

You DID report it earlier. The contractor that you hired, with likley insurance company approval, faileed to complete the job and you're just now finding out. Take pictures and report it.

Dave

Motorsports_3 · 02-26-2009, 04:11 AM

Yellow paint could mean it is from a salvage yard.

02-19-2009, 02:14 AM	#1
Z22Z Lieutenant Drives: WRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 536 iTrader: (0)	Apparently the body shop didn't fix my car correctly i took in my car to the dealer today to get the brake fluid changed and they told me something surprising. apparently my suspension and some steering components are damaged from an impact from below. my SA described yellow paint and the location of the damage is in the same area that was damaged before in an accident. if i call my insurance now to get it supplemented what are the chances that they will give me trouble for not reporting it earlier?
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02-19-2009, 02:35 AM	#2
TK-421 Registered Sex Offender Drives: E30 \| E46 M3 \| S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,679 iTrader: (0)	Hmm...when you were driving from the time you had your car "fixed" to when you brought it to the dealer, did you notice the steering/suspension was off somehow? Pics would be great __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.

02-19-2009, 08:33 AM	#6
imported_mega Lieutenant Colonel Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland Posts: 1,983 iTrader: (0)	lol __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, 1987 325ic, 1987 325is 1995 M3, 2001 X5, 2007 MCS R56

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Motorsports_3 E30 Addict Drives: 2008 135, 1988 325 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 590 iTrader: (3)	Yellow paint could mean it is from a salvage yard. __________________ Check out my e30 project! http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...6#post11306896

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02-19-2009, 02:43 AM	#3
Z22Z Lieutenant Drives: WRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 536 iTrader: (0)	no not at all. sometimes my steering would feel hard while parallel parking almost like i had no power steering but i just thought it was doing donuts that messed it up since it only started recently.