- Apr 22, 2005
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While I was at work today, one of the guys that works in the warehouse attached to our offices came to me and said "your car got hit. A container hit it." I figured maybe a trash can rolled into it. Nope. It was a container attached to a truck. The guy wasn't watching his mirror and rolled one of his tires right into the driver side corner of my rear bumper. It made me sick to see my poor car violated by someone who is supposed to be a professional driver. Worst of all, the driver spoke hardly any English and I needed to get the GM of our company, who is Chinese to come and act as a translator and handle the situation.
The driver immediately wanted me to name a price and he offered to pay cash to get a new bumper or aftermarket one and get it painted. Just as long as I didn't report it to the insurance.
I have every intention of doing the right thing in this situation, but at the same time I don't want to put someone's job in danger because of a mistake. I suppose that's being a bit nice, but still. Does anyone have any advice? Also, how hard is it to get a rear bumper cover from the dealership and about how much does it cost and how long does it take to get done? The only thing damaged (as far as I know, but it's getting looked over tomorrow) was the rear bumper cover. Are these parts readily available from Ford?
Thanks,
Kris
05 Mineral Grey GT
The driver immediately wanted me to name a price and he offered to pay cash to get a new bumper or aftermarket one and get it painted. Just as long as I didn't report it to the insurance.
I have every intention of doing the right thing in this situation, but at the same time I don't want to put someone's job in danger because of a mistake. I suppose that's being a bit nice, but still. Does anyone have any advice? Also, how hard is it to get a rear bumper cover from the dealership and about how much does it cost and how long does it take to get done? The only thing damaged (as far as I know, but it's getting looked over tomorrow) was the rear bumper cover. Are these parts readily available from Ford?
Thanks,
Kris
05 Mineral Grey GT