pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
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| Got hit - D4 bumper question for any parts suppliers here |
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My car was hit whilst parked in a car park today and now needs a new rear bumper.  Typically, we head off on holiday tomorrow, but thankfully the damage won't prevent the car being driven, though the parking sensors are kaput.
I'm in Germany and having spoken to the local stealer was a bit surprised that they talked about the additional costs of having the new bumper sprayed to match the colour of the car. I had thought that colour coded parts were dispatched already sprayed. Is this wrong? Will LR Parts just send out an unpainted bumper that has to be sprayed, or should I be telling them to order the right p/n for a Stornaway Grey bumper, assuming there is such a p/n?
Grateful for any advice as I am concerned about their ability to colour match the colour of the car and would have thought it easier just to fit a painted bumper already.
Thanks.  PAGODA
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 27th Dec 2012 5:26 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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I got mine of ebay cheap and there is plenty D4 ones painted on there now
replacement is very easy
G
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| 27th Dec 2012 5:30 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
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Your local stealer was correct, I had to have my D4 bumper replaced 4 days after I took delivery as someone trying to park hit it. Bumper comes primed only and will then need to be painted the correct colour.
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| 27th Dec 2012 6:40 pm |
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pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
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Thanks for the info. V helpful.
Do you recall what the cost was, Woody? They think in excess of 1K euros. Wondered if you could recall or ever saw the bill? PAGODA
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| 27th Dec 2012 11:38 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3634
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Just had a look and found the bill
VLR015463 Rear Bumper £285.21
VDOE500020 Insert (Tread Plate) £16.12
No part number - Tow electric cover £7.68
VDY500010 Retainer clips * 2 (for tow electric cover) £1.34
Painting cost £78.90
All these figures are +vat and these prices are from April 2011.
Hope that helps
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| 27th Dec 2012 11:57 pm |
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pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
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Brilliant. Thank you. PAGODA
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| 28th Dec 2012 7:46 am |
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