bumper replacement_they want to drive my car.

saeedg48 · 01-17-2011, 07:29 PM

bumper replacement_they want to drive my car.

getting my front bumper replaced with the same stock bumper - no front plate and no reflectors. long story short i'm not paying out of pocket. i'm getting it done at a certified BMW body shop. driving up to the body shop with my new exhaust everyone walked out to hear it.. immediately shut it off didn't want to show it off.

i made it very clear that they are NOT to drive the vehicle. the advisor there told me they have to drive it to the dealer to reset the codes after the replace the bumper -

i told them they are not to drive the vehicle and that I will bring it to the dealer after to reset the codes. I don't trust these people..

What do you think?

mgx · 01-17-2011, 07:33 PM

good decision especially considering that the car doesn't need to be driven to have it's codes reset. i've never heard of such a thing.

1sikbmr · 01-17-2011, 07:34 PM

If you do not feel comfortable letting them drive your car you are in no way obligated to let them drive it... besides its your car and you have the final say... Curious as to what codes needs to be reset?

saeedg48 · 01-17-2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

If you do not feel comfortable letting them drive your car you are in no way obligated to let them drive it... besides its your car and you have the final say... Curious as to what codes needs to be reset?

"you have no choice what do you want us to do, how are we going to reset the codes" me - "you're not driving the car where do I leave it?"

...tires are toast I'm not sure they're going to be able to make it very far

Definitive · 01-17-2011, 08:01 PM

Had my bumper off the car twice. No codes need to be reset...

Tell them you will drive it to the dealer.

D

Race_Doc11 · 01-17-2011, 09:23 PM

+1 got mine repainted and no coding needed...They didn't put even one mile....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Definitive

Had my bumper off the car twice. No codes need to be reset...

Tell them you will drive it to the dealer.

D

saeedg48 · 01-17-2011, 10:46 PM

^ WTF these mechanics and bodyshops lie out of their damn teeth! I swear if I see a single mile over what I signed on the contract I'm going to kick some ass!!!

M3maniac20 · 01-17-2011, 10:46 PM

You took down the ODO when you dropped it off right?

SlamMan · 01-17-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedoc11

+1 got mine repainted and no coding needed...They didn't put even one mile....

Me too.

bunnn · 01-17-2011, 10:54 PM

I've swapped between my OEM bumper and Molded OEM bumper probably half a dozen time now. Codes? BullF'Nshit. In fact, if they have an OEM bumper painted and ready for install, you should be in and out of there in an hour or two. Why do you even need to leave the car with them? Of course unless you're current bumper is f'd then that's a different story. But if that's the case your car shouldn't even be driven by them at all. There's no logical reason why they need to drive the car except maybe from the shop to the parking lot, vice versa.

Rshane · 01-17-2011, 11:02 PM

Oh yea, the dreaded bumper replacement code. That is needed to prevent the car from rejecting the new bumper, otherwise the cars immune system may attack the new bumper causing it to fall off mid drive.

Hopefully the donor bumper was a good match.

brizzom · 01-18-2011, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rshane

Oh yea, the dreaded bumper replacement code. That is needed to prevent the car from rejecting the new bumper, otherwise the cars immune system may attack the new bumper causing it to fall off mid drive.

Hopefully the donor bumper was a good match.

saeedg48 · 01-18-2011, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brizzom

^ yah I know this is crazy.. I need to put a tracking device on my car. They need the car so they can do a perfect color match or else I wouldn't leave it there for even a day let alone the whole week.. I want to trust them but I just don't know - certified BMW body shop doesn't mean anything to me after this BS

sensi09 · 01-18-2011, 03:03 AM

What shop is this?

If you don't trust them, just go somewhere else.

Rshane · 01-18-2011, 04:35 AM

Hey, you could go to this thread and ask him, he says you can ask a bodyshop anything:

Ask a bodyshop anything

Chowster · 01-18-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeedg48

^ yah I know this is crazy.. I need to put a tracking device on my car. They need the car so they can do a perfect color match or else I wouldn't leave it there for even a day let alone the whole week.. I want to trust them but I just don't know - certified BMW body shop doesn't mean anything to me after this BS

^^^easy... just use the BMW Remote iphone App. Works really well.

kmarei · 01-18-2011, 11:45 AM

tell your SA if you need to drive my car to replace a bumper
i need to sleep with your wife in order to pay you
otherwise you might get some codes

Race_Doc11 · 01-18-2011, 06:16 PM

here is my car at the shop...

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeedg48

^ yah I know this is crazy.. I need to put a tracking device on my car. They need the car so they can do a perfect color match or else I wouldn't leave it there for even a day let alone the whole week.. I want to trust them but I just don't know - certified BMW body shop doesn't mean anything to me after this BS

saeedg48 · 01-18-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedoc11

here is my car at the shop...

wow! that looks good - look at the ferrari

so I spoke to a few dealers and they told me that sometimes they unplug the headlamps and it throws error codes after. I spoke with the body shop and they said that they wouldn't touch anything but the bumper and I'm now pleased to say that I'm convinced they will not be taking my car out for a joy ride

... but I will be!

SOON

3XTR3M3 · 01-18-2011, 06:57 PM

A long time ago I had a e46 328ci. I crashed the front corner, very lite hit, not much damage.

Took it to a shop in Burbank, CA. Assholes did something SUPER STUPID and ended up crashing a quarter panel, the other front fender, and breaking 2 rear wheels. Then, they delayed returning my car so they can cover up.

When I picked up the car, one entire side of the car was painted while the other was not. There was actually a line going down the center of my bumper and hood clearly showing that HALF was painted.

Out of control bullshit, I tell ya.

3XTR3M3 · 01-18-2011, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stingray23

I trust no one with my cars.

Really? I always let my friends drive my cars. I have insurance, and she has airbags. So far none of my friends have done anything stupid or hurt the car. They are very respectful and truly enjoy the time behind the wheel.

saeedg48 · 01-18-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3XTR3M3

Really? I always let my friends drive my cars. I have insurance, and she has airbags. So far none of my friends have done anything stupid or hurt the car. They are very respectful and truly enjoy the time behind the wheel.

you must have good friends

01-17-2011, 07:29 PM	#1
saeedg48 Brigadier General 342 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	bumper replacement_they want to drive my car. bumper replacement_they want to drive my car. getting my front bumper replaced with the same stock bumper - no front plate and no reflectors. long story short i'm not paying out of pocket. i'm getting it done at a certified BMW body shop. driving up to the body shop with my new exhaust everyone walked out to hear it.. immediately shut it off didn't want to show it off. i made it very clear that they are NOT to drive the vehicle. the advisor there told me they have to drive it to the dealer to reset the codes after the replace the bumper - i told them they are not to drive the vehicle and that I will bring it to the dealer after to reset the codes. I don't trust these people.. What do you think? __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey Last edited by saeedg48; 04-16-2011 at 11:11 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-17-2011, 07:33 PM	#2
mgx Banned 11 Rep 230 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: iTrader: (0)	good decision especially considering that the car doesn't need to be driven to have it's codes reset. i've never heard of such a thing.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2011, 07:34 PM	#3
1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	If you do not feel comfortable letting them drive your car you are in no way obligated to let them drive it... besides its your car and you have the final say... Curious as to what codes needs to be reset? __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2011, 08:01 PM	#5
Definitive definitivecars.com 354 Rep 3,833 Posts Drives: Elsa - 2015 F80 M3 - YMB/SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [6.66] 2009 (Lease up Sept ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up 6/19 ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up Octo ... [0.00]	Had my bumper off the car twice. No codes need to be reset... Tell them you will drive it to the dealer. D
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2011, 10:46 PM	#7
saeedg48 Brigadier General 342 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	^ WTF these mechanics and bodyshops lie out of their damn teeth! I swear if I see a single mile over what I signed on the contract I'm going to kick some ass!!! __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2011, 10:46 PM	#8
M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	You took down the ODO when you dropped it off right? __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2011, 10:54 PM	#10
bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	I've swapped between my OEM bumper and Molded OEM bumper probably half a dozen time now. Codes? BullF'Nshit. In fact, if they have an OEM bumper painted and ready for install, you should be in and out of there in an hour or two. Why do you even need to leave the car with them? Of course unless you're current bumper is f'd then that's a different story. But if that's the case your car shouldn't even be driven by them at all. There's no logical reason why they need to drive the car except maybe from the shop to the parking lot, vice versa. __________________ Cheers Ben
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2011, 11:02 PM	#11
Rshane M-Flight Member 38 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Oh yea, the dreaded bumper replacement code. That is needed to prevent the car from rejecting the new bumper, otherwise the cars immune system may attack the new bumper causing it to fall off mid drive. Hopefully the donor bumper was a good match. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-18-2011, 03:03 AM	#14
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	What shop is this? If you don't trust them, just go somewhere else.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-18-2011, 04:35 AM	#15
Rshane M-Flight Member 38 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Hey, you could go to this thread and ask him, he says you can ask a bodyshop anything: Ask a bodyshop anything __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-18-2011, 11:45 AM	#17
kmarei Major General 687 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	tell your SA if you need to drive my car to replace a bumper i need to sleep with your wife in order to pay you otherwise you might get some codes
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-18-2011, 06:57 PM	#20
3XTR3M3 Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	A long time ago I had a e46 328ci. I crashed the front corner, very lite hit, not much damage. Took it to a shop in Burbank, CA. Assholes did something SUPER STUPID and ended up crashing a quarter panel, the other front fender, and breaking 2 rear wheels. Then, they delayed returning my car so they can cover up. When I picked up the car, one entire side of the car was painted while the other was not. There was actually a line going down the center of my bumper and hood clearly showing that HALF was painted. Out of control bullshit, I tell ya. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote