Insurance claim and bongo parts - canada
Insurance claim and bongo parts - canada
Hi Folks,
I'm a relatively new bongo owner (3 months). My wife hit a patch of ice yesterday and landed the van in a steep embankment. She's fine, but the bongo took a bit of hit. Looks like mostly body damage and a damaged rim. Nothing too serious, but I'm hoping to make a claim to get the body fixed.
Because this is such a unique vehicle, I'm expecting some questions from the body shop/mechanic and I'm hoping that people might help me answer ahead of time.
I guess the first question is whether specific bongo body panels would need to be ordered or is this something that can be fixed in a more generic way (I'm honestly not sure what is involved in body work). At the very least I anticipate that the taillights will need to be ordered from somewhere.
Is there a good place to source body panels in North America? I realize there are several websites in the UK.. are any better for body parts specifically?
How do I identify the part number I need? Even just the correct naming of these parts would be helpful so I can search/communicate want I need.
Anyone else experiencing Bongo insurance claims in Canada (I'm in BC)? Anything I should be aware of?
Thanks
Chris
I'm a relatively new bongo owner (3 months). My wife hit a patch of ice yesterday and landed the van in a steep embankment. She's fine, but the bongo took a bit of hit. Looks like mostly body damage and a damaged rim. Nothing too serious, but I'm hoping to make a claim to get the body fixed.
Because this is such a unique vehicle, I'm expecting some questions from the body shop/mechanic and I'm hoping that people might help me answer ahead of time.
I guess the first question is whether specific bongo body panels would need to be ordered or is this something that can be fixed in a more generic way (I'm honestly not sure what is involved in body work). At the very least I anticipate that the taillights will need to be ordered from somewhere.
Is there a good place to source body panels in North America? I realize there are several websites in the UK.. are any better for body parts specifically?
How do I identify the part number I need? Even just the correct naming of these parts would be helpful so I can search/communicate want I need.
Anyone else experiencing Bongo insurance claims in Canada (I'm in BC)? Anything I should be aware of?
Thanks
Chris
Re: Insurance claim and bongo parts - canada
It's a 96' Turbo Diesel AutoFreeTop btw
Re: Insurance claim and bongo parts - canada
Just be aware that if you put in a claim the insurers may well get prices for parts from Japan and decide to write it off.
I would have a chat with your local, friendly, body shop and see what they can fabricate and repair. You will be lucky to source panels locally, and shipping will be expensive.
Bongo Spares will be able to supply the light cluster.
https://www.bongospares.co.uk/
And rotten luck bumping Bongy.
I would have a chat with your local, friendly, body shop and see what they can fabricate and repair. You will be lucky to source panels locally, and shipping will be expensive.
Bongo Spares will be able to supply the light cluster.
https://www.bongospares.co.uk/
And rotten luck bumping Bongy.
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Part numbers if you wish to find them are on the parts catalogue sites like http://www.lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/
click the diagram number (not identical to part number) and the table on each sheet in the top left corner will open up with the part# in the first coloumn.
click the diagram number (not identical to part number) and the table on each sheet in the top left corner will open up with the part# in the first coloumn.
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The side impact down the side is the area where the rear heater is mounted, this maybe damaged so check this area carefully before other repair, if the heater is damaged it may compromise the coolant system.
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Thanks everyone. Lots of useful information here. I'll let you know how it goes.
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So I was able to track down the part number for the right side panel (rear fender panel part name). According this diagram, it is part number S0Y170400. I found a match here, however the part number has an "A" suffixed to the end: S0Y170400A. I _think_ this is okay, but definitely don't want to get the wrong part at that price. Am I safe?
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Give us your chassis number/VIN and I'll check for you.
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S0Y170400 and S0Y170400A are interchangeable. You need the whole panel. Horrendously expensive though because of the shipping costs.
But armed with the part number your local Mazda dealership may be able to get one in on a regular shipment from Japan and you avoid the freight charge. Try filling out the form at https://www.kamloopsmazda.com/order-parts/
If you want the rear indicator cluster I have one (new) I can send to you at cost price plus postage.
But armed with the part number your local Mazda dealership may be able to get one in on a regular shipment from Japan and you avoid the freight charge. Try filling out the form at https://www.kamloopsmazda.com/order-parts/
If you want the rear indicator cluster I have one (new) I can send to you at cost price plus postage.
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Thanks Ian. Might take me a bit to figure out if it's worth filling a claim, so I can't order anything until I make that decision, but I'll follow up with you in regards to the taillight if I need to source it myself.
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I had reasonably similar damage to my rear quarter and it was fixed good as new by pulling it back out. Obviously the damage midway is more of the issue here but I was surprised how well they were able to fix the damage, hopefully you can find a decent body shop nearby
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As Ady has pointed out, the rear heater is inside the damaged panel, so make certain if the body shop have to disconnect it they let you know so the cooling system can be bled.
I doubt they will be aware of this requirement and may just re-fit and re-fill, thus doing serious damage when you drive it.
Fingers crossed, they won't need to touch it, but best to be aware.
I doubt they will be aware of this requirement and may just re-fit and re-fill, thus doing serious damage when you drive it.
Fingers crossed, they won't need to touch it, but best to be aware.
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Hi Bob, re: rear heater, is there anything I can get them to reference (youtube videos, links to other website) for this or is this a pretty straight forward job (disconnect, bleed cooling system, refill, etc) as long as they are aware of it? I guess the other option is to order the mechanic guide for the bongo and pass it along.Bob wrote: ↑Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:38 pm As Ady has pointed out, the rear heater is inside the damaged panel, so make certain if the body shop have to disconnect it they let you know so the cooling system can be bled.
I doubt they will be aware of this requirement and may just re-fit and re-fill, thus doing serious damage when you drive it.
Fingers crossed, they won't need to touch it, but best to be aware.
Thanks,
Chris