MIDIMan

Interesting advice! Thanks, but a question:

If I take a picture, is that to mitigate in case the repair shop reports it so I can refute it?

Seriously, the damage is so minor that you can generally only see it at an off angle. Shall I post it here for folks to inspect for me?

markinarch

I did take it to Audi first. Their quote was twice as much due to more labor time. I didn't go with Audi only BC of convenience -Geico had the shop and rental car in one place. I made a mistake and should have just had Audi do it. Have Audi do it....

Good luck.

ezveedub

Depending on the damage, the repair should be super simple. I don't think you should have any other issues underneath the bumper, as I had someone bump into my A4 sedan at a redlight and it only did superficial damage. The rear bumper comes off very easily and the body shop should only have to refinish the blemishes and repaint the bumper to match your vehicle based of your car's color code. No other paint work should be needed and it should be in and out job for any professional body shop.

sly1

The purpose for taking the picture is to prove to any future buyer of your car that the damage was only cosmetic. This is just in case the repair is reported to Carfax.