[X5M_MD]

It finally happened to me. Hit a deer going about 55MPH going home on Friday night. It was a baby deer not an Adult. Pretty sure an Adult-sized deer would have obliterated the front end. Car is still drivable and have Dashcam footage. I was able to drive home after dealing with the cops and everything. Insurance quoted 13k with non-OEM parts . I know the laser headlight itself (OEM) is around 5-6k ….Going to take it an auto body shop soon.

Those in the DMV area, I was recommended D&V AutoBody Masters. Anyone have luck with a BMW dealership with auto body work?

Thanks in advance.

[cmyx6go]

That won't buff out. Really sucks but glad you're OK.

[X5M_MD]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

That won't buff out. Really sucks but glad you're OK.

Thanks! I’m all good. Sucks it happened but cars can be replaced.

[ThomC.X5MC]

Sorry to hear that. Same thing this year with a 2 month old X5M. BMW Fairfax body shop did a fabulous job. Mine was about $15k and they handled everything with the insurance company from the claim to payment etc. Highly reccomend. Ask for Karl Spiess, he’s the body shop manager, drives a M himself. 703-698-8161.

[MADBMWX5MC]

Crap, my fear driving around in Loudoun County -- deers. D&V in Chantilly is good. BMW of Fairfax Body Shop would be my preference

[X5M_MD]

Originally Posted by ThomC.X5MC

Sorry to hear that. Same thing this year with a 2 month old X5M. BMW Fairfax body shop did a fabulous job. Mine was about $15k and they handled everything with the insurance company from the claim to payment etc. Highly reccomend. Ask for Karl Spiess, he’s the body shop manager, drives a M himself. 703-698-8161.

Thanks! Gave him a call and will be taking my car since they are BMW certified. Parts and programming will be easier.
How long did it take to get your car back?

Thanks again!

[cfm56d7b]

X5M_MD Glad you are OK. The encounters with deers can be very dangerous. When I lived in DC metro area (Maryland), my neighbor hit a deer and the vehicle was totaled. Thankfully, everyone inside the vehicle wasn't hurt.

[Highline-Autos.com]

Could have been much worse, if they jump over the hood, it is right into the windshield they go... Glad you're ok!

Trenton O. Gibson
tgibson@highline-autos.com
Highline Autos
Direct: 602.909.9216
Office: 480.348.0777

[thecure2932]

I took my car to Passport collision center in Suitland. Amazing work.

[Emersonrod]

Glad you’re ok. This post caught my attention because I just got my X5M (MBB also), and I have a lot of deer out by me that I was thinking of putting on a deer whistle on her lol. Hope it all gets taken care of for you.

[X5M_MD]

Originally Posted by ThomC.X5MC

Sorry to hear that. Same thing this year with a 2 month old X5M. BMW Fairfax body shop did a fabulous job. Mine was about $15k and they handled everything with the insurance company from the claim to payment etc. Highly reccomend. Ask for Karl Spiess, he’s the body shop manager, drives a M himself. 703-698-8161.

Took it here! Thanks for the recommendation. They did an excellent job and got my car back within 2-3 weeks. Mine was about 32k....
both headlights had to get replaced. Insurance paid for it.

[ThomC.X5MC]

Glad to hear.

[JohnnyNapalm]

Ouch. Glad you are ok tho...

[Vyper340]

Laser LED light is $6k to replace. Aks me how I know…

[-DB-]

BMW Safford Auto in Owings mills Handles all my body work and every time they are perfect. John Standiford is the POC 443-738-1414

They are BMW / Tesla Certified, they are pricey to the insurance companies, but the writers and adjusters all say their work is great with minimal comebacks and worth the price.