Devastated

GFK007 · 04-10-2014, 05:15 PM

So I'm driving to work and a piece of plastic/rubber falls off a truck and hits the lower front skirt of my car.

End result is a scratched front bumper and a cracked lower honey comb center grille. Anyone know what the center piece on lower front skirt might cost?

darkerosxx · 04-10-2014, 05:23 PM

Here you can see the part number and maybe call your local dealer or the guys at Tischer to get price quotes...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...71&hg=51&fg=15

One thing I learned after an 18-wheeler tire came off the wheel of the truck in front of me and I ran over it in my 330ci... chase them down and get their license plate. Your insurance company will go after them. If not, they'll list it as an at-fault incident, and that sucks for everyone.

Good luck on the fix, bud.

GFK007 · 04-10-2014, 07:00 PM

Much appreciated man.

It's part #4, which is literally just a small plastic piece. Hoping that it can't cost more than a couple of hundred.

Shankska · 04-10-2014, 07:37 PM

Man that sucks

Sorry to hear that. Curious how much they quote you on the part...

MikeT · 04-10-2014, 08:20 PM

Just a piece of friendly, unsolicited advice... no reason to be 'devastated.' It's just a car. No one was hurt.

GFK007 · 04-10-2014, 08:29 PM

For sure. More just a kick/punch the air kinda moment.

golf4501 · 04-10-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GFK007

For sure. More just a kick/punch the air kinda moment.

I feel you. I got rear ended in mine with 60 miles on it (day 2 of ownership). That was a few weeks ago and it isn't fixed yet, but at this point I am over it. It's just the initial shock that totally sucks!

Transfer · 04-10-2014, 10:33 PM

Bad luck! Did you follow the truck or get their license plate? Ultimately they are responsible for paying but that could be difficult to enforce.

as7920 · 04-11-2014, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GFK007

So I'm driving to work and a piece of plastic/rubber falls off a truck and hits the lower front skirt of my car.

End result is a scratched front bumper and a cracked lower honey comb center grille. Anyone know what the center piece on lower front skirt might cost?

Feel for you mate. Had the exact same thing happen to me in one of my old cars.

Ended up costing me £500 ($800), hope yours is a wallet friendlier experience.

dmboone25 · 04-11-2014, 07:28 AM

Sorry to hear this my man! Hope you get her fixed up soon...

leesat · 04-11-2014, 01:37 PM

well im with you man. but it will get over(or better).

RPM90 · 04-12-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GFK007

So I'm driving to work and a piece of plastic/rubber falls off a truck and hits the lower front skirt of my car.

End result is a scratched front bumper and a cracked lower honey comb center grille. Anyone know what the center piece on lower front skirt might cost?

That's why you have insurance my friend.

USE it, unless of course your deductible is nearly the cost of the repair.

Being hit with debris is a "no fault" claim.
Your premium shouldn't go up for that.
But much depends on your insurance company and your driving record.
Good luck with it.

warmtoes · 04-13-2014, 05:34 PM

That absolutely sucks. Had a similar thing happen to my 135. A truck dropped something out and hit the bottom front of my skirt leaving a good mark. Hope you can get it fixed cheaply.

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darkerosxx First Lieutenant 37 Rep 349 Posts Drives: '14 M235i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	Here you can see the part number and maybe call your local dealer or the guys at Tischer to get price quotes... http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...71&hg=51&fg=15 One thing I learned after an 18-wheeler tire came off the wheel of the truck in front of me and I ran over it in my 330ci... chase them down and get their license plate. Your insurance company will go after them. If not, they'll list it as an at-fault incident, and that sucks for everyone. Good luck on the fix, bud.
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GFK007 Captain 376 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Much appreciated man. It's part #4, which is literally just a small plastic piece. Hoping that it can't cost more than a couple of hundred. __________________ MG on CR M235i, mods to come... (gone but not forgotten) 2011 e90 M Sport - M-Tech Carbon Diffuser, OEM Carbon Trunk Spoiler, 20% tint, black reflectors, black OEM grille, LUX white Angel Eyes.
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MikeT Lieutenant 170 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Just a piece of friendly, unsolicited advice... no reason to be 'devastated.' It's just a car. No one was hurt.
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GFK007 Captain 376 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	For sure. More just a kick/punch the air kinda moment. __________________ MG on CR M235i, mods to come... (gone but not forgotten) 2011 e90 M Sport - M-Tech Carbon Diffuser, OEM Carbon Trunk Spoiler, 20% tint, black reflectors, black OEM grille, LUX white Angel Eyes.
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Transfer Major General 5254 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Bad luck! Did you follow the truck or get their license plate? Ultimately they are responsible for paying but that could be difficult to enforce.
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	That absolutely sucks. Had a similar thing happen to my 135. A truck dropped something out and hit the bottom front of my skirt leaving a good mark. Hope you can get it fixed cheaply. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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