Re: Rear-Ended; New Bumper?
On 2009-07-09, Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpy@ExtraGrumpyville.com> wrote:
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> Elle wrote:
>> 93 Civic DX sedan. It was a collision hard enough that the drawer
>> beneath the radio opened and sent the coin change I keep there flying.
>> As I got out, I thought I would find the Civic's rear would be partly
>> flattened. I was amazed that externally, the bumper only showed
>> scratches. The exhaust system is intact. Is the integrity of the foam
>> etc. in the bumper compromised, though, after a hard rear-ending?
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>> The police made their report. I spoke with my insurance company last
>> night. While only once before (on another car 20 years ago) of several
>> rear-endings have I pursued a claim, this collision was so hard that I
>> am concerned.
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> If you are unhurt, just go for the cosmetic repair.
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> Of course if it were me, I'd be screamin' neck, back and other maladies
> and interviewing sleazy lawyers!
Why's that?
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