AdamBoyse
Member
- Joined
- Jun 18, 2002
- Messages
- 39
- Location
- Richmond, London
- Car
- Defected to Porsche but still love mercs. Last car W202, C200 sport.
It had to happen sometime. I was sitting at the lights the other day when the driver behind me decided to slip her foot off the clutch and ram the back of my C200.
It was only probably a 5-10 mph bump but it certainly surprised me and gave a jolt.
Being a Mercedes, the visible damage is minimal. You have to look very carefully to see any damage in the rear bumper. I've also checked underneath and around the spare wheel to look for damage and there isn't anything obvious.
Now for the advice..
Do I...
1. Do nothing. Unless you knew where to look you wouldn't notice any damage.
2. Get a quote from a Dealership for a replacement bumper and get her to pay (and help her avoid losing her no claims). Has anyone any idea what this is likely to cost??
3. Go through the insurance route with all the associated hassle. This is a grey area for me - as it's a "no fault" claim does it affect my no claims bonus??
4. Any other ideas?
Cheers
Adam
It was only probably a 5-10 mph bump but it certainly surprised me and gave a jolt.
Being a Mercedes, the visible damage is minimal. You have to look very carefully to see any damage in the rear bumper. I've also checked underneath and around the spare wheel to look for damage and there isn't anything obvious.
Now for the advice..
Do I...
1. Do nothing. Unless you knew where to look you wouldn't notice any damage.
2. Get a quote from a Dealership for a replacement bumper and get her to pay (and help her avoid losing her no claims). Has anyone any idea what this is likely to cost??
3. Go through the insurance route with all the associated hassle. This is a grey area for me - as it's a "no fault" claim does it affect my no claims bonus??
4. Any other ideas?
Cheers
Adam