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Old 10-07-2023 | 05:00 PM
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Angry Minor damage? Backup camera calibration charge!

Gentle tap to the driver's rear at 40 mph. What is Porsche doing with the backup camera that costs $2,600? (see repair estimate)
This is the only 'Porsche Authorized' repair facility in my area. I am still waiting for the green light from USAA to drop it off.
Finally got confirmation that I do not have to pay the deductible. (FL is a no fault state).
I cannot believe the charges on this estimate.

Fender Bender side view

Fender Bender repair estimate

Fender Bender

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TIA.
Old 10-07-2023 | 06:46 PM
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Profit padding........the rear camera is on the hatch, which doesn't have any damage....what a joke.
This should be a $1500 repair, remove bumper cover, refinish, install bumper cover.
Old 10-07-2023 | 08:46 PM
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Interesting...does the rear camara currently work?? Did USAA appraiser come out to look at it??
Old 10-08-2023 | 08:48 AM
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Interesting...does the rear camara currently work?? Did USAA appraiser come out to look at it??
The rear camera works fine. I am waiting for approval to drop it off. I hope this is going to be covered since they are the only 'Porsche Approved' repair facility in the area.
Old 10-08-2023 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by VAGfan
Profit padding........the rear camera is on the hatch, which doesn't have any damage....what a joke.
This should be a $1500 repair, remove bumper cover, refinish, install bumper cover.
The rear camera is actually above the license plate.
Old 10-08-2023 | 09:23 AM
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There is an involved process w/ the vehicle put into a calibration mode looking at a large specific target, plus other steps.
Old 10-08-2023 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wingless
There is an involved process w/ the vehicle put into a calibration mode looking at a large specific target, plus other steps.
and in my case, they apparently then did a sloppy job of it because my alignment has sucked since new. I really need to take that in and have it redone.
Old 10-09-2023 | 08:45 AM
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Nice MACAN I had one just like that
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Old 10-09-2023 | 03:06 PM
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$2,625 worth? Wow...
Old 10-09-2023 | 06:47 PM
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Is that bumper cover damage only?

hell I’d just have had my bumper spot repair guy fix that.




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