Dealership messed up my bumper

R370 · 05-26-2012, 06:58 PM

Hey guys I went in for an oil change on friday and just noticed today that the area where the front bumper meets the headlight on the passenger side now has a significant gap. I know for a fact that I have not driven into anything or been hit with anything between then and now lol.

What could have possibly been done during my service that would cause this problem? Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated. Pictures below.

Driver side for comparison.

kenchan · 05-26-2012, 07:05 PM

check under the bumper. chances are they caught something (like a tire stop) while backing out.

the bumper is easy to remove/remount. check the DIY area. GL!

Baer383 · 05-26-2012, 07:09 PM

Just smack it back on with your hand it is only clipped in, I bet it goes right back in.

Now how did I know that

LakeShow · 05-26-2012, 07:17 PM

In the first photo on the right side of the fender there appears to be two slight scratch or scuff marks there. Maybe it was hit or tapped, in a parking lot or something or scraped? IDK

kenchan · 05-26-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

Just smack it back on with your hand it is only clipped in, I bet it goes right back in.

Now how did I know that

true, but if there's damage, i'd want to leave it like it is and file a claim.

Baer383 · 05-26-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

true, but if there's damage, i'd want to leave it like it is and file a claim.

But it doesn't take allot to pop that corner of the bumper off.

kenchan · 05-26-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

But it doesn't take allot to pop that corner of the bumper off.

true true.

PapoZalsa · 05-26-2012, 09:34 PM

Check your car before leaving the dealer! My car stays in the service area now until I pick it up because of $hit like that.

Trips · 05-26-2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Check your car before leaving the dealer! My car stays in the service area now until I pick it up because of $hit like that.

Take it back and let them deal with it since they caused it.

Now if you had done it? I would like someone said pop it back into the clip

I would loosen the bolt that holds the bumper into place under the fender liner.

Image No. 3

R370 · 05-26-2012, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.

Looks like I was able to gently push it back into place while going along the seam. Just a quick fix for now, hopefully it was all I needed to do. I'll take a better look tomorrow and see how its resting in regards to the fender clip.

Oh and hey, I'm new

Great forum here, I actually lurked for a while a few months back before I bought the car. Very knowledgeable group of members and you guys seem to be eager to help. Looking forward to sticking around and contribute where and when I can.

SmallermouseZ · 05-30-2012, 02:38 AM

I'm glad u fixed ur problem

05-26-2012, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
R370 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2 Drives: 12 PW 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	Dealership messed up my bumper Hey guys I went in for an oil change on friday and just noticed today that the area where the front bumper meets the headlight on the passenger side now has a significant gap. I know for a fact that I have not driven into anything or been hit with anything between then and now lol. What could have possibly been done during my service that would cause this problem? Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated. Pictures below. Driver side for comparison.

05-26-2012, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Just smack it back on with your hand it is only clipped in, I bet it goes right back in. Now how did I know that __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

05-26-2012, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	In the first photo on the right side of the fender there appears to be two slight scratch or scuff marks there. Maybe it was hit or tapped, in a parking lot or something or scraped? IDK __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Check your car before leaving the dealer! My car stays in the service area now until I pick it up because of $hit like that. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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05-26-2012, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	check under the bumper. chances are they caught something (like a tire stop) while backing out. the bumper is easy to remove/remount. check the DIY area. GL!

05-26-2012, 10:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
R370 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2 Drives: 12 PW 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the replies guys. Looks like I was able to gently push it back into place while going along the seam. Just a quick fix for now, hopefully it was all I needed to do. I'll take a better look tomorrow and see how its resting in regards to the fender clip. Oh and hey, I'm new Great forum here, I actually lurked for a while a few months back before I bought the car. Very knowledgeable group of members and you guys seem to be eager to help. Looking forward to sticking around and contribute where and when I can.

05-30-2012, 02:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
SmallermouseZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 368 Drives: 2012pw 6mt sport/nav Rep Power: 14	I'm glad u fixed ur problem