Hit and run in parking lot

Some bum just backed into my truck and took off. I saw from the window of my office and was able to catch up and photo her bumper and license plate.
The damage isn’t too bad but my bumper is scuffed up and it looks like a few clips are broken.
My deductible is $500. Anybody know what about how much this will cost to repair?

 

Hopefully the authorities can track her down with the info you have. And her insurance can take care of it. She’s clearly at fault.

 

Call the police now!

 

That front trim costs about $200 plus you’ll need paint and install.

 

the unpainted one looks better

 

Mine looks like that because some parallel parked in front of my truck and hit my license plate. I know because I can see the screw head marks left behind.

 

with that particular part and the estimated replacement cost. you may be able to upgrade that section of your bumper with the Body Armor HiLine style lower profile bumper as that section typically needs cut out of the front bumper anyway. Sometimes you can work with a body shop or the like that can work that way with insurance companies. often times aftermarket upgrades are cheaper than OEM.

 

Man, people suck! On the other hand, it sounds like the perfect opportunity to get one of those slimline hybrid front bumpers.

 

Bummer OP

 

I mean I would just drive it as is. Wait until more damage occurs, then fix. That's me though, it looks very minor.

 

Might as well get an aftermarket bumper now

 

And if you're on the fence, just leave it black. Color matching + aftermarket painting on plastic may not hold up as well as you like. It'll look great with the grey that you have.

 

Got the police report documented. I gave the trooper the ladies info, he confirmed her ID. TBC

 

File a report with your insurance company. They'll deal with her insurance company. The police may giver her a chance to 'fess up and avoid a criminal charge for leaving the scene of an accident.

There is no way that this should cost you a dime.

 

I remember getting dinged by a lady in a parking lot many years ago here in Georgia, and like the OP's situation the lady was clearly at fault. Police were called and all he did was fill out an accident report for insurance purposes. He said that there was nothing he could cite her for given that this was done in a parking lot and on private property.

 

I got a spare trim piece in my garage off my 2020 you can have for free

 

@woollypullover this is a good offer.

 

Lazy cop. It’s still leaving the scene.

 

Not if they were unaware they hit the other vehicle, as much as it sucks it's pretty easy to graze someone without realizing it.