Shouldn't be a write off. New rear lamp assembly and a bit of paint, the bumper doesn't look damaged at all, that'll be removed for the bodywork repair and refitted. You should be able to just clip the bumper back on for now, align it and push. The rear lamp lenses may not 100 match after repair due to the new one compared to the old one. If so, I'd think a headlamp polishing kit used on the old one should make a difference. Things happen, such is life, this is why we pay for comprehensive insurance. Don't be hard on yourself.
In such a fool - at fault accident
Hi all,
Long story short, my beloved 2009 jaguar XF only a week after a new 12 month advisory free MOT has been in an accident, one entirely my own fault. I reversed off my drive on a hurry and hit another cars rear passenger door. I'm a tool. I've admitted fault etc and reported to insurance and I'm awaiting the body shop calling. My worry is that they may want to write the car off, it's the passenger side rear bumper with tiny bit of damage to rear light and rear panel. I really don't want it to be written off I want it repaired as I love the car and intend keeping it as long as I can. I've attached some pics, what do you think?
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Long story short, my beloved 2009 jaguar XF only a week after a new 12 month advisory free MOT has been in an accident, one entirely my own fault. I reversed off my drive on a hurry and hit another cars rear passenger door. I'm a tool. I've admitted fault etc and reported to insurance and I'm awaiting the body shop calling. My worry is that they may want to write the car off, it's the passenger side rear bumper with tiny bit of damage to rear light and rear panel. I really don't want it to be written off I want it repaired as I love the car and intend keeping it as long as I can. I've attached some pics, what do you think?
