So about 4 wks ago the wife was out and about and took a hit in the rear while slowing for a traffic light. The guy traveling behind her was apparently reaching for his house keys and didn't see her slowing until it was too late. He was literally around the corner from his home.
I work in insurance claims so I am pretty familiar with the process. We allowed his company to handle the claim as liablity was clear. Their appraiser came out and performed an inspect, there was around $950 in damages to the rear bumper and the fuel vapor canister.
We wanted to use a Jeep dealer for repairs but none in our area had a body shop so we used a Chrsyler dealer nearby figuring it was the next best thing. Jeep being a Chrysler product and all.
We'll I picked the Pat up on Friday after it had been there for a week. There was some delays in getting the bumper/vapor canister due to back order. I picked it up in the late evening when the lighting was not so good. I looked it over and was pleased with the job that was done. But yesterday morning I went out to clean out both cars and when looking at the rear bumper of the Pat at a certain angle I noticed something strange on the lower driver side rear bumper. There appeared to be a square 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. Almost as if it is the knockout for the tow hook.
So now I'm thinking the shop may have used the wrong bumper. I know for certain the original bumper had no such square in the rear.
Can someone go out and take a look at their Pat and see if it has a similiar square. I've attached pics as best as I could but it's difficult to see. The first pic is of the damage. The remaining pics are following repairs.
Thanks.
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I work in insurance claims so I am pretty familiar with the process. We allowed his company to handle the claim as liablity was clear. Their appraiser came out and performed an inspect, there was around $950 in damages to the rear bumper and the fuel vapor canister.
We wanted to use a Jeep dealer for repairs but none in our area had a body shop so we used a Chrsyler dealer nearby figuring it was the next best thing. Jeep being a Chrysler product and all.
We'll I picked the Pat up on Friday after it had been there for a week. There was some delays in getting the bumper/vapor canister due to back order. I picked it up in the late evening when the lighting was not so good. I looked it over and was pleased with the job that was done. But yesterday morning I went out to clean out both cars and when looking at the rear bumper of the Pat at a certain angle I noticed something strange on the lower driver side rear bumper. There appeared to be a square 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. Almost as if it is the knockout for the tow hook.
So now I'm thinking the shop may have used the wrong bumper. I know for certain the original bumper had no such square in the rear.
Can someone go out and take a look at their Pat and see if it has a similiar square. I've attached pics as best as I could but it's difficult to see. The first pic is of the damage. The remaining pics are following repairs.
Thanks.
