Well, my worst fears were realized today....

On the way home from work. I was stopped at a red light behind a woman in a Full Size Chevy Van. While we were stopped a 18 wheeler was making the turn at this intersection. I guess the woman in the van though the 18 wheeler was going to clip her, so just backed up. I could'nt get S2K into reverse fast enough to avoid her hitting me....

Her Van had a Spare Tire on the back door and a huge trailer hitch on the bumper.... The spare Tire hit my hood and put 3 huge gauges in it and her hitch smashed my grill and also messed up the bumper.

I think I will probably need a new hood, front bumper and grill. Here's my question. Is it safe to assume that I can get Original Honda Factor replacement parts? Also what about paint? Do they come already painted from the factory. I have Formula Red....

Jeff Lipack
Fuquay-Varina, NC.
2000 Red/Black #3419

 

If you go to a reputable bodyshop, they should give you genuine Honda replacement parts. I'm not sure about the hood, but the bumper does not come painted from the factory. Red isn't too bad a color to match, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Sorry to hear about your accident. You probably should've honked first instead of trying to back up. Maybe it's time to upgrade to an airhorn.

Good luck with the repairs.