1998 A6 2.8 front bumper replacement question
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1998 A6 2.8 front bumper replacement question
Ok, so it got pulled off slightly, "damaged" you can say. The thing is, i'm not sure if the fenders got a little bent as well, it seems maybe the headlights are a little off-aim too. I know that the radiator support didn't get damaged. Plastic trim around fogs came off though.
I already contacted Rector-Audi in the bay area, they haven't contacted me back yet (email or whatnot). Livermoore Audi is nearby too, but I hear Rector has better service. (I live in the central valley).
My question is, will they most likely fix it under recall or because the curent and pending litigation? If not, about how much will it cost to get fixed? How long does it usually take? If it will take too long, could they just temporarily re-attach the bumper somehow and re-aim the headlights 'till parts come in?
Thanks everyone.
-Chris
I already contacted Rector-Audi in the bay area, they haven't contacted me back yet (email or whatnot). Livermoore Audi is nearby too, but I hear Rector has better service. (I live in the central valley).
My question is, will they most likely fix it under recall or because the curent and pending litigation? If not, about how much will it cost to get fixed? How long does it usually take? If it will take too long, could they just temporarily re-attach the bumper somehow and re-aim the headlights 'till parts come in?
Thanks everyone.
-Chris
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Bumper replacement (if needed) is part of the recall. Also they will fix everything that was result
of the bumper pulling while backing up. It took them 3 dys to do mine, 2 for the body shop and one for the headlight washer/window glides.
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AOA and my dealer are refusing to repair my bumper...
they say that they cannot prove that the damage is the result of a parking stop, even though it is obvious--space where bumper meets fender at bottom and scrape under front.
I am going to be stuck fixing it myself.
I am going to be stuck fixing it myself.
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the dealer I went to says they won't fix the bumper
because it looks like it was re-painted sometime before I bought it. I don't know why this has anything to do with how the bumper was designed.paint does not change where it hangs down in front.I have to wait for the regional Audi guy to check it out to tell me either yes or no.As you can guess I'm not happy.
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That is exactly my problem. My front bumper was also previously repainted by original owner.....
and it was a mediocre job, so Audi does not want to repair the current damage for me. AOA has completely vetoed covering the repair, but my dealer is holding out until the regional manager sees the car. I am extremely unhappy too!
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The thing is...
I called the AoA and they told me that a bill of repair/work would have to be sent in to AoA to be evaluated as to what exactly will be reimbersed(sp). That goes to say whether or not the dealer will charge me for anything additional other than the bumper.
I guess AoA is only wanting to pay for dammage inccured to the bumper, and not things that get damaged because of the bumper being pulled off?
In my case, I belive the fenders got bent as well; the drivers side being much more noticeable than the passangers. Hopefully, AoA and/or the tech at the service center will cover this all under the current litigation and/or recall. Also, I belive that it also knocked my headlights out of alignment.
When the tech asked me how big the gap was between the fender and the bumper (where they join) I said a finger gap...and he said he's seen 'em much worse. So, in some ways, I feel that it's not really all that bad, but than again, I'm worried not everything (like the fenders and possibly the lights) will be under that recall/litigation.
I guess AoA is only wanting to pay for dammage inccured to the bumper, and not things that get damaged because of the bumper being pulled off?
In my case, I belive the fenders got bent as well; the drivers side being much more noticeable than the passangers. Hopefully, AoA and/or the tech at the service center will cover this all under the current litigation and/or recall. Also, I belive that it also knocked my headlights out of alignment.
When the tech asked me how big the gap was between the fender and the bumper (where they join) I said a finger gap...and he said he's seen 'em much worse. So, in some ways, I feel that it's not really all that bad, but than again, I'm worried not everything (like the fenders and possibly the lights) will be under that recall/litigation.
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