Explorer Ready to Explore Again

I got the call on Thursday that the insurance adjuster had been in to the shop and authorized several things:

• Break down the tire that got hit, take out the plastic parts that were wedged between tire and rim, remount, and balance
• 4 wheel alignment. No other problems were noted, but the 4 wheel alignment would help determine if other things were out of wack
• Order a new front bumper as there was damage (holy cow, I didn't notice damage and neither did anyone else that looked at it.

So, they did the tire stuff and alignment and ordered the bumper. That will take some time to get in, so when I dropped off the Focus for inspection (it passed!), I picked up the truck. I took a look at the bumper and there are just a couple of minor scratches. Nothing I ever would have noticed or expected to have fixed - especially since it is rubber/plastic/composite, so its not like it will rust. However, this vehicle was in truly excellent condition cosmetically when I bought it (except a known defect on the back door), and the bank expects it to be restored to that condition, so that is what they are doing.

Both vehicles are home and when I get the call that the bumper is in, I'll drop the truck off for a day. Meanwhile, I figure I have warded off any more snow until then; the local TV station says the computer is showing 2 models for Mon/Tues - one that the system completely misses us, the other that we get a good storm - I know which we would have gotten if I only had the Focus :)

Comments

[Cop Car]

The silver lining showed up. Great news on both vehicles!

[Cop Car]

I take it that it was the bumper cover that is being replaced? It did occur to me on first reading of your mishap that the energy absorbing mechanism of your front bumper (the structural bumper) might have been compromised; but, it did not sound likely.

[bogie]

Nope, it is a one piece bumper - the whole thing is being replaced.

[bogie]

Doubly glad I got the truck back - now they are calling for snow every day.