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I was recently in a low-speed accident where my FJ was rear-ended by a Nissan Xterra. Stop and go traffic, and this guy wasn't paying attention, let off the brake and crashed into me. The rear spare and trailer hitch took the brunt of the impact, with the rear bumper and trim pieces absorbing the remainder. I took the spare off and no visible damage to door. Doesn't look like the frame is bent where the hitch attaches to it, and no visible damage to hitch other than cosmetic.
The rear bumper and trim pieces are banged up and cracked, and the bumper is pushed in about an inch or two. Left sonar was hit, and the sonar only emits a constant beeping now when engaged.
QUESTION: Would I be a complete moron for suggesting to the other guy that we make a weekend project out of this and order the parts and install them ourselves? He wants to keep his insurance out of it (for now)
Pros:
(1) Would cost the other guy a lot less money, in terms of parts cost and especially labor. He seems like a nice guy and I don't want to be a dick unless I have to.
(2) It doesn't seem too complicated to remove the bumper cover and change out the sonar, although I can't quite tell how that harness works.
(3) It would be a fun project.
(4) One day vs 3 days without my FJ if I give it to the shop
Cons:
(1) Removing bumper cover could reveal more extensive damage that would best be covered by going through the proper channels with the insurance adjuster.
(2) What if the sonar still doesn't work after replacing the left one?
(3) This guy is a stranger, not my cousin, so I'm being too trusting?
(4) F*&# it, the guy has insurance.
Advice?
The rear bumper and trim pieces are banged up and cracked, and the bumper is pushed in about an inch or two. Left sonar was hit, and the sonar only emits a constant beeping now when engaged.
QUESTION: Would I be a complete moron for suggesting to the other guy that we make a weekend project out of this and order the parts and install them ourselves? He wants to keep his insurance out of it (for now)
Pros:
(1) Would cost the other guy a lot less money, in terms of parts cost and especially labor. He seems like a nice guy and I don't want to be a dick unless I have to.
(2) It doesn't seem too complicated to remove the bumper cover and change out the sonar, although I can't quite tell how that harness works.
(3) It would be a fun project.
(4) One day vs 3 days without my FJ if I give it to the shop
Cons:
(1) Removing bumper cover could reveal more extensive damage that would best be covered by going through the proper channels with the insurance adjuster.
(2) What if the sonar still doesn't work after replacing the left one?
(3) This guy is a stranger, not my cousin, so I'm being too trusting?
(4) F*&# it, the guy has insurance.
Advice?