Accident

Henry428 · 11-13-2021, 04:00 PM

I was a complete stop at a highway offramp and I got rear ended. 2021 M2C. It was a harsh jolt but the damage appears to be minimal. Like just a bad scratch on the plastic back bumper. I'm worried however about structural damage that I can't see. Should I take it in? Its driving just fine.

(She seemed like a nice kid but just got her license yesterday...)

PHX102 · 11-13-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry428

I was a complete stop at a highway offramp and I got rear ended. 2021 M2C. It was a harsh jolt but the damage appears to be minimal. Like just a bad scratch on the plastic back bumper. I'm worried however about structural damage that I can't see. Should I take it in? Its driving just fine.

(She seemed like a nice kid but just got her license yesterday...)

100% take it in just to be sure the damage is only what you see. These bumper covers can pop back out and hide further issues for sure. I would have her insurance cover it, no question. If you plan to cut her a break, still get it looked at just to know what you are really into. Good luck

DanG · 11-13-2021, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PHX102

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Originally Posted by Henry428

I was a complete stop at a highway offramp and I got rear ended. 2021 M2C. It was a harsh jolt but the damage appears to be minimal. Like just a bad scratch on the plastic back bumper. I'm worried however about structural damage that I can't see. Should I take it in? Its driving just fine.

(She seemed like a nice kid but just got her license yesterday...)

100% take it in just to be sure the damage is only what you see. These bumper covers can pop back out and hide further issues for sure. I would have her insurance cover it, no question. If you plan to cut her a break, still get it looked at just to know what you are really into. Good luck

I agree. Have a certified BMW body shop inspect your M2C.

inTgr8r · 11-13-2021, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PHX102

100% take it in just to be sure the damage is only what you see. These bumper covers can pop back out and hide further issues for sure. I would have her insurance cover it, no question. If you plan to cut her a break, still get it looked at just to know what you are really into. Good luck

If you do that the record of damage with appear on future Carfax reports.

PHX102 · 11-13-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

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Originally Posted by PHX102

100% take it in just to be sure the damage is only what you see. These bumper covers can pop back out and hide further issues for sure. I would have her insurance cover it, no question. If you plan to cut her a break, still get it looked at just to know what you are really into. Good luck

If you do that the record of damage with appear on future Carfax reports.

That's a great point!!

akkando · 11-14-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

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Originally Posted by PHX102

100% take it in just to be sure the damage is only what you see. These bumper covers can pop back out and hide further issues for sure. I would have her insurance cover it, no question. If you plan to cut her a break, still get it looked at just to know what you are really into. Good luck

If you do that the record of damage with appear on future Carfax reports.

Take it to an indie that won't report it and get their opinion?

Henry428 · 11-17-2021, 09:06 AM

I took it to the BMW dealer-I hope to own this car for many years and I'm not thinking about resale value. Good news, no serious structural damage. I've been able to clean up the markings on the bumper so its not too visible, lucky.

Thank you for the feedback.

BigKutta · 11-17-2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Henry428

I took it to the BMW dealer-I hope to own this car for many years and I'm not thinking about resale value. Good news, no serious structural damage. I've been able to clean up the markings on the bumper so its not too visible, lucky.

Thank you for the feedback.

I would get a bumper repaint if it was scuffed up. Why live with this if you're going to own the car for a while?

Henry428 · 11-20-2021, 11:43 AM

Ouch, I was much luckier.

RomanLegion · 11-22-2021, 09:22 AM

Glad it wasn't serious. A 2021 M2C is too young to die.

11-13-2021, 04:00 PM	#1
Henry428 Private 69 Rep 50 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Accident I was a complete stop at a highway offramp and I got rear ended. 2021 M2C. It was a harsh jolt but the damage appears to be minimal. Like just a bad scratch on the plastic back bumper. I'm worried however about structural damage that I can't see. Should I take it in? Its driving just fine. (She seemed like a nice kid but just got her license yesterday...)
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Henry428 Private 69 Rep 50 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I took it to the BMW dealer-I hope to own this car for many years and I'm not thinking about resale value. Good news, no serious structural damage. I've been able to clean up the markings on the bumper so its not too visible, lucky. Thank you for the feedback.
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Henry428 Private 69 Rep 50 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Ouch, I was much luckier.
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RomanLegion New Member 8 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C MT in BSM Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Glad it wasn't serious. A 2021 M2C is too young to die.
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