So you think it's just a bumper job, huh?
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The new 991's are "no-pull" meaning under NO circumstances do they get frame pulls. It's all aluminum which is much stronger than steel so it'll take a hit, but then when it gives, it'll have to be replaced.
I'm gonna correct myself here - those are not welds coming apart. They are 2 panels riveted together. Being Aluminum sheet, we were able to repair that by cold straightening. If it wouldn't have come out by hand - it would have basically totaled the car.
I'm gonna correct myself here - those are not welds coming apart. They are 2 panels riveted together. Being Aluminum sheet, we were able to repair that by cold straightening. If it wouldn't have come out by hand - it would have basically totaled the car.
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what the heck is wrong with using a spray nozzle to wash a car? dealer lots use pressure washers and a shockingly low volume of clean rags. after watching a new car pulled apart a wash up would be the least of my concerns.. I for one will pull my policy and read up on replacement parts. Sound like porsche standards to maintain warranties would work in our favor.
On the subject of insurance - I applaud anyone who does this very thing. At the least, drop your agent an email and ask "what happens if my repair shop wants to repair the car at a higher standard that what the claims adjuster is willing to pay?" Maybe ask specifics like "what if my shop charges a higher labor rate than 'average' shops?" "Do you pay for jig rentals?"
Though aftermarket parts are not an issue with these cars (yet), make sure your policy allows for NEW OEM parts. And also, make sure you have good rental coverage (at least $50/day for 30 days)
Thank you all for reading (and asking great questions) and allowing great dialogue.
A final word, being a PACC (Porsche Approved Collision Center) we have exclusive access to those parts. Not even the dealership gets their hands on those parts. They are shipped directly to the shop from Porsche. So if this car ends up at a non-PACC, since they can't even get the parts, they will just patch the cosmetic and pretend they never saw this damage? What exposure does that leave you with in the event of another rear end accident? What if you took it to your "buddy's shop" for "just a bumper job" and there was in fact frame damage? What would it cost you to have your buddy reassemble the car again then show up at my door step to start all over? How much time and money does that waste?
Since Porsche won't even release the frame/chassis specs to non-PACC's, those shops won't even be able to check the car to see if it is out of spec. They can't get the jigs and/or measuring data. So even if it IS "just a bumper job" you'll never actually know for sure. What is that risk worth?
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Is there a waya for the average Joe to find a similar "network" (for lack of a better term?) shop in their area? Its one of those things that's better to know about before hand than after the fact when things happen and papers get signed much faster.
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https://www.porschecollisioncenter.c...x=0&submit.y=0
I realize it's not couth to post external links. But this is a link to the actual manufacturer (technically the importer - PCNA (Porsche Cars North America). Good luck!
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Search for PACC's here:
https://www.porschecollisioncenter.c...x=0&submit.y=0
I realize it's not couth to post external links. But this is a link to the actual manufacturer (technically the importer - PCNA (Porsche Cars North America). Good luck!
https://www.porschecollisioncenter.c...x=0&submit.y=0
I realize it's not couth to post external links. But this is a link to the actual manufacturer (technically the importer - PCNA (Porsche Cars North America). Good luck!
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I still don't believe it. There must be a picture missing of when the frame was bent after the bumper was off. It just doesn't look possible. Maybe your pictures don't show the detail of the first impact the car presented with.
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Opps. Posted to the wrong thread.
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Just saw this and learned a lot, including that a Porsche approved collision center is nearby, and was the one I was referred by my local dealer. Thanks Sam for the education.
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