Checking for Rear end damage?
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Michigan
Checking for Rear end damage?
A guy bumped my c5 this morning on an off ramp, probably less than 5mph. I only noticed very minor cosmetic damage (a paint chip and a some small scratches). I contacted my insurance, but didn't file a claim or call the cops, since the damage appeared so minimal.
Another factor is my car is a daily driver with over 100K on it. It's and paint already has some "character". I figure an insurance claim showing up on carfax when I sell it will probably effect the value more than a couple more little scratches.
That said, what can I look for to make sure there is not any unseen damage to the rear end? Is there anything specific / common to my c5 that I should look for? Thanks!
Another factor is my car is a daily driver with over 100K on it. It's and paint already has some "character". I figure an insurance claim showing up on carfax when I sell it will probably effect the value more than a couple more little scratches.
That said, what can I look for to make sure there is not any unseen damage to the rear end? Is there anything specific / common to my c5 that I should look for? Thanks!
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
I just got bumbed this weekend by the 25 year old kid, probably only going about 5 mph. I don't want to take it in to the dealership, because of the bumper to bumper coverage and any car fax. What did you end of doing on yours?
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Jacksonville Florida
Be safe and have everything checked. I was rear ended at a redlight. While it did smash the crap out of the front of her new altima, i had a scrpaed up rear end and bent exhaust. Car drove fine and I waited several months to get it fixed.
Turns out the collision cracked the rear tub. What my adjuster thought would be 500-800 turned into 4 weeks and 6,300.
Just saying, crawl under and look it over if you arent sure!
Turns out the collision cracked the rear tub. What my adjuster thought would be 500-800 turned into 4 weeks and 6,300.
Just saying, crawl under and look it over if you arent sure!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Michigan
In my case I ended up doing nothing. After having it looked at (by someone other than me), there really wasn't anything to do. It was a sub 5MPH bump, and the bumper did what ti was supposed to do.
