Went to Dealer for Oil Change, Dealer scracted up bumper...

[dsmark]

I took my brand new 2007 camry to a dealer for an oil change. The "Tech" servicing my car scratched up the bumper pretty bad. They want to "blend" the paint in, I think this may not be the optimal thing to do. What are my options? I have comprehensive insurance, but I don't want to get them involved if possible.

Thanks,

[desentrix]

Its their fault. Tell them to repaint it if they scuffed it up that badly.

Your car should have its color-code.

[TRD VVTi]

Blending is perfectly acceptable.

[08 SILVER SE]

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

Blending is perfectly acceptable.

what do you want them to do replace the whole bumper becuase its scratched? Just have them repaint it

[JSM1284]

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

Blending is perfectly acceptable.

Yep, if you dont blend, the paint wont match.

[marc780]

yeah its a scratch you are just going to get plenty more in the life of this car. If i got bent out of shape by all my scratches on mine 2002 i'd have a nervous breakdown lol .

Moreover i keep the problem of stupud techs damage my car to a minimum by changing my own oil. I think if you keep the receipts or otherwise prove the oil was changed you are still within warranty?

I have a suggestion, scratches are infuriating to alot of us, so just get the plastic covering thing that they sell for the front of the car. Its applied by an installer, almost invisible, protects the front of the car from chips and scratches and costs about $200. 3m makes a good one.
http://www.inspireauto.com/?gclid=CK...FSSkiQodRBdyBw

[jatmobil]

yeah... its really tough to loosen up the drain plug on the bumper... no wonder it got scratched....

what the #$%& was the tech doing with the rear of your car anyways?????

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by marc780

Moreover i keep the problem of stupud techs damage my car to a minimum by changing my own oil. I think if you keep the receipts or otherwise prove the oil was changed you are still within warranty?

Who's really stupid?

Accidents happen. I've accidentally scratched my own car before. Who hasn't? It's upsetting no matter how it happens.

Clearcoats allow for blending much easier today. Sometimes when you have one panel painted, the surrounding panels will be blended for a better paint match. Don't sweat it.

[marc780]

Who's really stupid?

Accidents happen. I've accidentally scratched my own car before. Who hasn't? It's upsetting no matter how it happens.

i was not aware of that. thanks for your extremely helpful, informative and insightful post. You continue to dazzle me, trd with your knowledge.