When i was getting off slowly from the garage my front left wheel went little over the sidewalk and hits the bumper as i was backing up and cracked front driver side. Could anyone tell me if i need the whole bumper to get it fixed or they can just fix the damage? Thanks

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Doesn't look to bad. You can get that fixed, shouldn't cost you too much. You can do that yourself without too much work too...
You got it good compared to my rear-bumper-cover!! lol

 

If that corner is completely separated or close to it, its not worth repairing IMO. It will just crack again most likely, if it's stressed or bumped again, since it's a mounting point for the bumper. If its just a deep gouge, not cracked apart, it's worth repairing. Could be a quick fix if you'll be ok with a spot repair/ small damage repair.

 

Thanks I just want it to be not visible, with good repair do you think it possible to make it not visible? btw, it cracked apart completely.

 

It's just not worth repairing and spending the time to fix it. Its possible to repair and make it not visible. However, that corner is going to be delicate, need to be handled very gently after repair and will be susceptible to crack again over time. Especially if its a daily driver. I would just leave it, and try to find a good used OE bumper for cheap or new OE and refinish. IMO, I would spend the time to replace for a more rigid, OE replacement, durability.

 

ok when something like this happens do you take the car to the local shop or the dealer? i trust local shops much...

 

I would find something like this, local preferably, confirm there is no previous body work, filler or undisclosed damage before buying. Then call around, research, find a good shop that can paint match the color and possible let you do a basic prep yourself with their recommended grit, for a decent price. Maybe find a shop that will source an used OE part for a descent price. It will seem like a lot of money in the end, but doing a plastic repair at a mounting point like that, usually doesn't work out in the end.


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