Bumper cover experts, Help!

[tomtom72]

Actually WVZR-1, Vintage Parts, INC. had two left the week this happened to me. Their list price was 1810.00 + shipping. I told them, I even sent a link. Thjey were gone three days later because I was going to just buy one on my own and hash it out later, proly loose but at least I'd have an OEM new cover for my trouble.

It fell on deaf ears. I'm tired of talking to them for a coupla reasons.

1.) I say that the part is NLA, from GM or any other source.
2.) I offer concrete links and who to call at my local chevy store.
3.) I even showed them examples of what our covers go for on the used market. Same asking price as their listing for a new part price.

In return I get these responses: invariably I might add, they all use the same script, even the real adjuster at the drive up claim place!

1.) Sir you are incorrect. Our data base clearly shows....yada yada yada
2.) Our online claims people do not have internet access. plus some BS about company policy with regards to that. To which I bring up that one of the phone/internet adjustors slipped and looked at my bucket page! She told me while we were on the phone!
3.) Sir we wrote the damage for a new cover, why would you want to use a used one for the same price as a new one? Usually about at this point in the conversation I want to either reach thru the screen or phone or over the counter and do severe harm to someone's cranial cavity.....but then I remember that I have to be polite and patient just like at car shows , well you know that drill. I just really give up. It's a good lesson learned, next time it's Hagerty or the other guys I forget their name. I have one last tactic I might try. I may call my agent and have a talk with them and see what they think of all this ...but beyond that I really can't be bothered because the damage is so slight.

Wow, sorry to be so long winded. I think I'll go kiss Mistress' A$$ this week!


Tom

[rhipsher]

Tom don't you dare settle and be content on this one. As most everybody knows on here that not long ago a lady in a big ford super duty merged into my lane and caught the euothan bumper and 1/4 panel. There was some paint chips missing and some minor splintering but it wasn't even near as bad as yours Tom. 5 days go by and this chick still hadn't sent me her insurance info. She gives me this sob story about how the truck is her husbands and they are going through a separation and that she still hadn't told him that she hit somebody in his truck. I said look lady im sorry about your situation but I need to get the ball rolling here on getting this thing fixed. The next day she text me everything I needed. She had Ameca or Amica insurance and the ball was rolling. They sent their adjuster out and he said $1'100. And Karen at Richey Collision said "OH NO YOU DIDN'T GIRLFRIEND! TRY MORE LICK $1,875. Ameca cut the check for the full amount. Karen is awesome and will fight the insurance companies to get exactly what its going to cost to fix it right. No more. No less. She named off the worst insurance companies to deal with and Geico was the worst. A good body shop will fight the insurance companies to make sure they pay for what's fair. They made my ZR-1 looklady fantastic. In my case getting hit was a blessing in disguise because my rear bumper was the only part of my car that was showing signs of fading.
On another note I've had Leland west for 5the years now and pray to god I never have to use them. Every time I call their office in Fresno Ca, I feel like im talking to a room full of high school girls. I almost feel like asking "Where are your parents?"

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

The offer will stand, Tom. I have three black rear bumpers now. LOL

I'll probably make a Callaway AerBody kit from my molds for Dom's old car and won't need one of the bumpers.

You'll be stuck with that last bumper now that Ecklers finally has the new, shiny units in stock!

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by ScottZ95ZR1

You'll be stuck with that last bumper now that Ecklers finally has the new, shiny units in stock!

I never look at Ecklers, their prices are a bit much most of the times. Tell me this is a joke, right Scott?


Tom

Okay, I fell for it!

[rhipsher]

Here's the plain truth right on Richey collisions site. http://richeycollisioninc.com/ They specialize in Corvette body repair and paint.

[tomtom72]

Hey Rick I see that the lady's company low balled the estimate also! GEICO wrote mine for about $1200.00 or there abouts, I haven't looked at the sheet. I argued with the adjustor about there is no one that wil;l work on a vette for $45.00 an hour!

The adjustor didn't see my humor needless to say. Maybe I will call my own agent and see what can be done. I just didn't feel like it during the season. Last run is this weekend, maybe next week I'll call my agent and take her to lunch and see what can be done. Yea, she's single and around my age!

BTW, your paint looks 10/10! Rock on Dude!


Tom

[WVZR-1]

Tom,

There's two ways to actually deal with it!

1. If you're happy with the monies etc etc etc etc that's cool.

2. Put it in a shop and then make the calls! I don't know how the "claimant" situation is treated in NY but generally once it's "in the shop" and they've accepted liability it's time for a rental. They will move to get you settled!

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

I never look at Ecklers, their prices are a bit much most of the times. Tell me this is a joke, right Scott?


Tom

Really bad joke, Tom. Sorry man. That's where the at-fault driver's insurer told me they were available when I needed one, at least in the early stages.
They weren't local so I never choked anyone.

[tomtom72]

Makes me wish I lived down where you guys are. Jez, I'd have it made in the shade. Cory and a great body shop, and empty roads!!!!

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by ScottZ95ZR1

Really bad joke, Tom. Sorry man. That's where the at-fault driver's insurer told me they were available when I needed one, at least in the early stages.
They weren't local so I never choked anyone.

Scott, you da man! It's all good Bro.!

I was very controlled. I have not cussed anyone out, in person or on the phone/internet. I have not even balled up my fists. I went to anger management class like a good little boy!