So my work car, a 1998 Camry with almost 200,000 miles got backed into in a parking lot. Minor damage. Like, it cracked a part of the bumper. No dents, just a nice 8 inch crack.
This car has gotten 4 new bumpers since I've had it (10 years). All 4 times got rear ended so I've never paid for it. This guys ins. company wants to give me a check for 700 some odd dollars to fix it and replace the bumper.
I am sorely tempted to not fix the bumper and keep the check. However, not knowing much about cars I worry the damage will cause problems down the line? But then I figure someone else will run into it by then so...
The car itself is a beast, the thing runs great, still blue books at over 3 or 4 thousand and my mechanic promises it will run forever if I treat it decently, which I do.
So what should I do Halforums? Keep the cash or fix the bumper?
This car has gotten 4 new bumpers since I've had it (10 years). All 4 times got rear ended so I've never paid for it. This guys ins. company wants to give me a check for 700 some odd dollars to fix it and replace the bumper.
I am sorely tempted to not fix the bumper and keep the check. However, not knowing much about cars I worry the damage will cause problems down the line? But then I figure someone else will run into it by then so...
The car itself is a beast, the thing runs great, still blue books at over 3 or 4 thousand and my mechanic promises it will run forever if I treat it decently, which I do.
So what should I do Halforums? Keep the cash or fix the bumper?