H3 rear bumper

[Hills]

A lady ran a red light and hit me. They are saying I need a new wheel and tire, also a rear bumper. How much does it cost for a new bumper? They said they will cut me a check on the spot. I want to make sure I get the right amount for a replacement.

 

[Bigunit]

I'd say it's time to upgrade to a new Thorparts rear bumper...as a new OEM one will not only be difficult to find but probably will be more expensive...just saying.

 

[alrock]

$30,000.

How do you know that's all that you need? If the tire on the door got damaged, then the door is likely damaged too. What about the bumper supports, frame, body, etc.? Muffler, exhaust could also be damaged.

I would not accept a check without an inspection unless they want to pay me for the whole vehicle.

 

[IISPEEDYII]

Agreed with al. Get an estimate from a body shop or the dealer. Then have them write the check.


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[06 H3]

Alrock is on the money. And I think I saw a post before on how a thor bumper is cheaper then the oem

 

[Hills]

I'd say it's time to upgrade to a new Thorparts rear bumper...as a new OEM one will not only be difficult to find but probably will be more expensive...just saying.

I was thinking of putting the money towards that since he is one of the last manufacturers. I am not sure of the value of a new bumper, so maybe I should reschedule my appointment with the adjuster. I will check with the GM dealership in the morning. I took it to my friends shop, and he said a new wheel, and tire, but was not sure on the rest because he did not have time to take it all apart, and inspect it.

 

[Hills]

$30,000.

How do you know that's all that you need? If the tire on the door got damaged, then the door is likely damaged too. What about the bumper supports, frame, body, etc.? Muffler, exhaust could also be damaged.

I would not accept a check without an inspection unless they want to pay me for the whole vehicle.

I like your thinking. I am definitely rescheduling my appointment with the adjuster.

 

[Renagade132]

Yes unfortunately there could be more damaged then expected, so you definitely need to find that out asap! And definitely upgrade on the bumper too, because now would be the best time to do it!

 

[SedonaBound]

$30,000.

How do you know that's all that you need? If the tire on the door got damaged, then the door is likely damaged too. What about the bumper supports, frame, body, etc.? Muffler, exhaust could also be damaged.

I would not accept a check without an inspection unless they want to pay me for the whole vehicle.

I strongly agree. Sounds like they want to rush you. Don't take their claim adjuster's word for it; once they get you to accept a check, you're SOL if more damage is found. If your spare got hit, the whole rear door and its frame need VERY CLOSE inspection. Its virtually impossible to damage the spare enough to need replacing without damaging the rear door. Rear-enders can cause a lot of hard to see damage, especially if the car that hit you was going over 5 MPH. Get body shop estimate from a shop you trust. They can't make you take less than the actual cost unless they total the H3.

 

[scoreh3]

I'm going to guess you got hit broadsided in the rear quarder . I would bet if your rear wheel is damaged your rear end is shifted to the other side and your H is not tracking straight . I would get it checked out by your own body shop and have put on an alignment rack too.

 

[ReconH3]

I second on getting a THOR bumper. Better and most likely cheaper than OEM.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

[RamRod]

I agree with the crowd, get it to so eine who had the time to look it over, price out new OEM parts, take the cheque and order a Thor Parts

 

[Ghostbuster]

Yeah you probably have more issues than just what you listed. Take it to a dealer or body shop. They will give you a surprisingly large number. Get that check. Buy Thor parts bumper and oem everything else.

 

[4speedfunk]

I've had customers get an insurance check and basically buy everything I make! You can get both THORparts front and rear bumpers for $1300, which is what the stock junk rear bumper cost to repair. The hardest part is getting the insurance company to hand over a check. Nowdays many insurers specify that you must have an "authorized" repair shop perform the work. All is not lost however...pass on my info, as I work daily with repair shops to do this same type of work. They get the check. They call me. I send em the parts. They do the repair. They call you when its done. The entire process is handled as an insurance repair, rather than a modification.

 

[High Five H2]

I'm going to start brake checking people more often