March 07, 2017, 08:45 AM
jimmy123xCan someone look at these pictures and estimate how much it would cost to repair?
No, it's impossible to say from the pictures. The vehicle really needs to be looked at in person and you have to look behind the bumper and see what is or isn't broken or bent.
March 07, 2017, 08:53 AM
isthatasiginyourpocketI had similar damage to the front corner of my old Outback and I was shocked it cost a little over $2500 to repair.
March 07, 2017, 09:09 AM
4x5quote:
Originally posted by entropy:
Amount for repair?
I'd say a nice pistol or rifle, or maybe that nice optic you've been looking at...

Thats how it worked for me a few years back. Wife backed into a fire hydrant. It cost her a P220.
I like the way you think!

March 07, 2017, 09:57 AM
John Steedquote:
Originally posted by jcat:
May sound like a stupid question...but have you tried just popping that section back in?
That area is mostly just snap clips, it may require some massaging and a couple of stiff whacks with the heel of your hand, but if the clips aren't broken it may go back in place for the low price of Free.99.
If you are at all mechanically inclined, I second trying this.
If you take it to a body shop, expect them to say it needs new parts and some repainting to the tune of $2,000.
March 07, 2017, 12:34 PM
MechI've also seen people heat up the plastic bumper parts with a hairdryer to make it a tad bit softer and more malleable. I agree with perhaps trying to see if you can massage the bumper back into shape and/or getting a few of those trim clips from your local dealership in case any of them have been broken from the bump.
March 07, 2017, 02:07 PM
WoodmanAt the high end body shop across the street, Vinnie would stuff another cannoli into his mouth, wipe the powdered crumbs onto his shirt, and waddle out to your car. He'd lean into the valence while pulling up, pop it back, and say, "That's free. If you want it better, it'll be a few hundred bucks. If it has to be perfect, well ... maybe $800."
March 07, 2017, 08:21 PM
Scurvyquote:
Originally posted by jcat:
May sound like a stupid question...but have you tried just popping that section back in?
That area is mostly just snap clips, it may require some massaging and a couple of stiff whacks with the heel of your hand, but if the clips aren't broken it may go back in place for the low price of Free.99.
yup. My first thought 100
My second thought was wash your car and take better photos if you want a more accurate opinion.