[Manic!]

My Audi R8 was at the dealership to get the clutch replaced and they ended up scraping the front. The damage is small but it's there. They offered to buff it or to repaint it. If they repaint it they have to repaint the whole bumper. What should I do?

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Ps3/i-2KXWPq8/0/1eaa7877/O/audi1.jpg

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[Berzerker]

Get a whole new front bumper from them.

Berz out.

[Badhobz]

Get a whole new front bumper from them.

Berz out.

this

[Spoon]

Demand for a new car. Nothing less. Walk out the front door like this --> :fuckyea:

[Badhobz]

which dealership is it? ill avoid that one

[Dragon-88]

I'm curious to know if they owned up to their mistake or was it you that brought the problem up with them?

[trollguy]

i own an R8 thread

i approve

[Expresso]

That will buff out.

[AzNightmare]

lol, buff? :fuckthatshit:

This isn't a paint scratch. The plastic's scuffed up. This isn't a corolla.
Act like a stereotypical pretentious expensive car owner and demand a new bumper.

Now the damage itself looks pretty minor, and you're probably not an asshole, so it's up to you. But I believe you have every right to ask for a new bumper if you do go that route.

Also, not sure how good the painters are at dealerships. I would get them to fund you to get it painted at a good autobody shop instead. They probably have better painters.

[trollguy]

lol, buff? :fuckthatshit:

This isn't a paint scratch. The plastic's scuffed up. This isn't a corolla.
Act like a stereotypical pretentious expensive car owner and demand a new bumper.



i know right? it's an R8 for crying out loud

[Badhobz]

I love R8's.

They are fantastically good bang for your buck. i saw a couple of these R8's down in the low 80k range now.

[6o4__boi]

Wreck your car in front of the dealership with your best golf clubs

Bring a loudspeaker.

Works everytime. :troll:



All jokes aside, bumper replacement for sure.
That will definitely not buff out

[brrrz]

This happened to me when I had my BRZ. Scraped the front on the curb all across the whole front. They booked me in to get the bumper repainted. When they drove the car back to the dealer they did it AGAIN but worse FailFish. They ended up switching front bumpers with a new same color BRZ they had on the lot.

[604STIG]

Kill it with fire, it's only logical. Don't forget to record and post to RS.

[yray]

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[Manic!]

I'm curious to know if they owned up to their mistake or was it you that brought the problem up with them?

My dad was the one who went to pick up the car and he noticed the damage when they brought it out.

[smoothie.]

lesson learned, don't burn the clutch in an R8.






:troll:


replacement bumper or a lawsuit for replacement bumper and legal fees - let them pick.

[Mr.Money]

what dealership is this of fucking idiots?...the R8 Isn't even low to be biting a chunk out of it :heckno:

[StylinRed]

good on your dad, i never look over my car, and if i did i would never look there or probably notice it!

but after knowing that its there i couldn't live with the idea that its been damaged/repaired id demand a new bumper too

[Jmac]

I'm assuming it's the Nanaimo Volkswagen dealership since Manic lives in Nanaimo.

[Armind]

New bumper + something for wasting your time Kappa

[punkwax]

My dad was the one who went to pick up the car and he noticed the damage when they brought it out.

Soooo who's R8 is it? If I had an R8 my dad wouldn't be picking it up from a dealer... :suspicious:

[yray]

I'm assuming it's the Nanaimo Volkswagen dealership since Manic lives in Nanaimo.

I guess his new clutch is already pre-used. :lol

[tiger_handheld]

ask for new bumpers - get everything in writing!
cc Audi Canada on everything!

[Manic!]

Soooo who's R8 is it? If I had an R8 my dad wouldn't be picking it up from a dealer... :suspicious:

The dealer is 90 minutes away in Victoria and my Dads friend had an appointment so he got a ride with him.

I'm assuming it's the Nanaimo Volkswagen dealership since Manic lives in Nanaimo.

Dealership is Audi Victoria.

[VR6GTI]

At least they owned up to it pretty much repair and repaint, getting a new bumper is just ridiculous

[jasonturbo]

My Audi R8 was at the dealership to get the clutch replaced and they ended up scraping the front. The damage is small but it's there. They offered to buff it or to repaint it. If they repaint it they have to repaint the whole bumper. What should I do?

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Ps3/i-2KXWPq8/0/1eaa7877/O/audi1.jpg


Considering this damage just occurred the fastener sure started to rust rather quickly.

[dyan]

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[jshen]

Those may be plastic fasteners and the brown spot is dirt?

[ae101]

Did u tell them u were tony stark lol

[Harvey Specter]

New bumper if the dealer bites and I owned a R8 V10 for a few months and never understood why Audi didn't add a lift option. The nose is surprisingly low.

[Harvey Specter]

I love R8's.

They are fantastically good bang for your buck. i saw a couple of these R8's down in the low 80k range now.

The V8's are in that range but the V10's are still above $100k. I believe Manic! has a V10.

[Manic!]

The V8's are in that range but the V10's are still above $100k. I believe Manic! has a V10.

Yep V10

[westopher]

I'd rather touch it up myself and demand a case of beer than have a claim on my R8. Its the bottom side of the bumper. You are in for a fucking body shop nightmare if you go the new bumper route and its a dealership paying for it.

[Truenosan]

At least they owned up to it pretty much repair and repaint, getting a new bumper is just ridiculous

Finally! A logical response. The dealership made a mistake, they are admitting it. That scrape wouldn't justify a new bumper.

However, I'd request to bring it to a shop of your choice though. Get a written estimate done, and make sure the dealership approves/pays for it.

[hchang]

Finally! A logical response. The dealership made a mistake, they are admitting it. That scrape wouldn't justify a new bumper.

However, I'd request to bring it to a shop of your choice though. Get a written estimate done, and make sure the dealership approves/pays for it.

This.

This route will also avoid a claim on your R8

[ruthless]

Maybe get them to pay for a front lip that might cover it up?
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[AzNightmare]

Maybe get them to pay for a front lip that might cover it up?


Looks nice, but wouldn't that lower resale value, especially if the bumper isn't fixed up? Unless the next owner doesn't notice of course..

[Bahhbeehhaaaa]

I wonder if the lot boys rips your R8 everytime you service it.?

[ae101]

^
More like take a selfie and post in Instagram with #myaudir8#

[mekaw]

I'd rather touch it up myself and demand a case of beer than have a claim on my R8. Its the bottom side of the bumper. You are in for a fucking body shop nightmare if you go the new bumper route and its a dealership paying for it.

why would he have a claim on his R8?

Dealer is willing to repair it, not going through insurance

[westopher]

The dealership has insurance and will use it to pay for the bumper. They are saying it would require a new bumper if they go a certain route. The still have to pay Audi for that part and I bet an r8 bumper isn't cheap. They also likely have to pay a body shop unless they have their own at the dealer.

[originalhypa]

^
More like take a selfie and post in Instagram with #myaudir8#

https://pics.onsizzle.com/osama-bin-drinkin-al-khee-lmfaooooo-whos-mans-is-this-20603854.png

[Slifer]

Baller

[- kT]

Finally! A logical response. The dealership made a mistake, they are admitting it. That scrape wouldn't justify a new bumper.

However, I'd request to bring it to a shop of your choice though. Get a written estimate done, and make sure the dealership approves/pays for it.

^ this. i'm honestly a little surprised at how many people would automatically jump to the entire bumper cover being replaced as the best/most logical resolution. it's a plastic bumper cover that's been gouged up. in what world is it logical or realistic to replace the entire bumper?

i do agree with what truenosan said re: getting it done at a shop of your choosing though. bring it to an r8 certified repairer (they aren't a dime a dozen) and get the dealer to foot the entire bill, including a courtesy car for the few days they'll need yours. as long as they're willing to do that, i'd walk away happy if I were OP

fact of the matter is most dealers don't have in house body repairers/painters and sublet any and all bodywork out anyway. only catch is you don't know how reputable the place is, so better off making all those arrangements yourself (despite the inconvenience) if you want to ensure your car is in the best hands (your own)