Hardtop damage during transport

[Ear Responsible]

Sounds like the trucking company didn’t do what you opted and paid for, and they owe you for the cost of repair / replacement. No recourse, there?

They said they would cover. Just trying to decide whether to go to a body shop or a Jeep dealership for a new roof and push the trucking company to cover that

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[siggy]

To avoid oil spills on a canvas top for one. And two to avoid the type of roof damage you see in the photo when the idiot driver hits a bump too hard

Okay so the canvas top makes sense but not the other piece. There is nothing about a hardtop Jeep that is unique from any SUV from a transportation standpoint. They have to prevent damage to an SUV as well. The same damage you have would’ve happened to a Bronco, Suburban, G Wagon, etc. That’s the part I don’t understand. You opted for this extra coverage, so I would think they’re more than responsible at this point.

 

[Ear Responsible]

Okay so the canvas top makes sense but not the other piece. There is nothing about a hardtop Jeep that is unique from any SUV from a transportation standpoint. They have to prevent damage to an SUV as well. The same damage you have would’ve happened to a Bronco, Suburban, G Wagon, etc. That’s the part I don’t understand. You opted for this extra coverage, so I would think they’re more than responsible at this point.

Yes. I actually have a sunrider canvas replacing the freedom panels that is not in the picture . The cross country transport fee was $1300 but an extra $100 for a position on the top rail so I figured it was worth it but obviously they did not do that

 

[There’sOnlyOne]

They said they would cover. Just trying to decide whether to go to a body shop or a Jeep dealership for a new roof and push the trucking company to cover that

I would start off with a new top from Jeep dealer. If transportation company doesn't like that cost then go the repair route. But with the cost of body repairs today a new top might be give or take the body shop cost. Or if the cost diff is something you're ok with take the repair amount and add that to a new top and pay the difference yourself.

Will they do an estimated repair/replacement and cut you a check? Then you do whatever works for you. Replace, repair, or leave it be and spend money on other cool Jeep stuff

If you do end up being able to acquire a new top try to keep the old one. You could sell it. Since it looks like it doesn't have structural damage or a hole in it.

Good luck. Dealing with crap like this is a pain in the ass most of the time.

 

[Ear Responsible]

I would start off with a new top from Jeep dealer. If transportation company doesn't like that cost then go the repair route. But with the cost of body repairs today a new top might be give or take the body shop cost. Or if the cost diff is something you're ok with take the repair amount and add that to a new top and pay the difference yourself.

Will they do an estimated repair/replacement and cut you a check? Then you do whatever works for you. Replace, repair, or leave it be and spend money on other cool Jeep stuff

If you do end up being able to acquire a new top try to keep the old one. You could sell it. Since it looks like it doesn't have structural damage or a hole in it.

Good luck. Dealing with crap like this is a pain in the ass most of the time.

Thanks that sounds like a good option

 

[Grayhound]

When I damaged my hard top I found body shops wouldn’t take on the job. They all said get a new top.

 

[X35]

I’d push for a new top, however, it likely won’t come in the correct color and a body shop will have to prep and spray it anyway. If that’s the case a repair on yours may not be a bad option. Just use a reputable body shop that offers a lifetime guarantee on their repair and refinish work either way.

 

[TrustWonUSA]

I was told recently by a Jeep body shop that the hardtops are not fiberglass and Are made of plastics. I they attempted a repair it would come back to haunt me later. Maybe they just wanted Jeep to pay for a new top through warrant, who knows. I would get a new top from Jeep and the transport company expense

 

[ShellNate7974]

Just because a body shop specializes in Corvettes/& or exotic cars doesn’t mean the cars are fiberglass but they are more likely to have a body mechanic that is more highly skilled in detailed work.

I thought they stopped making fiberglass corvettes in the 70’s

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