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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Maintenance and Repair / November 2006

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natjordan@gmail.com - 08 Nov 2006 00:13 GMT
I backed my 2006 Milan into another one recently and ended up with
scratches on my bumper, door, and that panel in between.  I may not try
to fix it, because it will cost $500+.  And the damage isn't visibly
terrible.

Still, I'm concerned about the scratches being an avenue for corrosion.
Is that a real problem, and if so then what can I do to prevent
corrosion?

N
Nate Nagel - 08 Nov 2006 01:14 GMT
> I backed my 2006 Milan into another one recently and ended up with
> scratches on my bumper, door, and that panel in between.  I may not try
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> N

just get it fixed.  if nothing else if your insurance company finds out
you have unrepaired damage they will throw a hissy, and really nothing
you could do to inhibit rust (short of fixing it properly) doesn't make
it look even worse.

nate

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natjordan@gmail.com - 09 Nov 2006 02:21 GMT
> just get it fixed.  if nothing else if your insurance company finds out
> you have unrepaired damage they will throw a hissy, and really nothing
> you could do to inhibit rust (short of fixing it properly) doesn't make
> it look even worse.

Well, this one is going to set me back (what with the two vehicles to
repair), but I appreciate your straight talk.  Thanks.
John S. - 09 Nov 2006 14:56 GMT
> I backed my 2006 Milan into another one recently and ended up with
> scratches on my bumper, door, and that panel in between.  I may not try
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> N

On a 2006 car I would definitely get it fixed.  Your comprehensive
coverage should cover everything beyond the deductible.
natjordan@gmail.com - 16 Nov 2006 02:14 GMT
> On a 2006 car I would definitely get it fixed.  Your comprehensive
> coverage should cover everything beyond the deductible.

Got it fixed.  Second estimate came in a lot lower, not too bad.
 
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