After market bumpers suck. They are about as good as aluminum foil. Make sure you get a genuine VW part new or used. Hotch 86 Vanagon GL 89 Jetta GL 93 Honda Civic Richard Hotchkiss http://www.hotstrings-inc.com
> From: MMunn <mdmunn@SHAW.CA> > Reply-To: MMunn <mdmunn@SHAW.CA> > Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 21:29:51 -0700 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Rear-Ended !! > > Just got rear ended the other day. The big chromey bumper on my '85 Westy was > hit directly in the middle and bent inward so that it just touched the body. > It was a good smack. > > Question is ..... when the insurance guys (not Westy mechanics) appraised the > damage, they talked about body work and replacement of the bumper, but nothing > else. Is there anything else that I should be concerned about? Could there > be any engine damage from a rear end hit? > > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > Matthew > Vancouver BC > CANADA > |
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