Hi everyone,

My wife and I were considering purchasing a used Audi Q7 from an Audi dealership. We had already agreed on the terms of the deal when we noticed an issue with the rear bumper during our inspection.

The bumper cover appeared to have separated near the weatherstripping, leaving a gap of approximately half an inch. I could see some of the clips through the gap, but I couldn't determine whether they were broken or simply disengaged.

The Carfax report showed no accidents. However, the vehicle's official service records mentioned a “sensor drop off” followed by reinstallation.

I asked the sales manager to restore the bumper to its original, properly aligned condition before we completed the purchase. He explained that they could try to pop it back into place if a clip was loose, but they couldn't guarantee in writing that the issue would be fixed. He also mentioned that a full rear bumper alignment could involve more extensive work.

I contacted the service manager at another Audi dealership where we regularly service our vehicles. After hearing the details, he considered this a potential red flag and said he personally would hesitate to purchase the vehicle.

For context, the bumper appears to fit flush against the body on both the left and right sides. The gap is along the rear portion of the bumper near the weatherstripping and appears relatively uniform.

I've attached photos for reference. I'm an Audi owner myself and have done some modifications to my other vehicles, but I'm not familiar with the details of Audi bumper mounting and alignment.

I wanted to share this experience and hear from others who have encountered similar issues with their Q7s or have experience with Audi bodywork and collision repair.

Thanks for sharing your experience and insights!

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