Slight accident - how much for a front bumper cover?
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Slight accident - how much for a front bumper cover? I had a very low speed (3-5 mph) rear-ender recently (my fault), and didn't think much of it. Now I see a 3" wide strip of stress cracks all along the front cover and something is rattling behind the cover if I "bang it" with my hand (don't think that's normal). I also smell coolant and the engine fan seems to turn on more often than I remember, even in colder weather...not sure if it's related, however. The SS is still under factory warranty if it is not related to the accident 
How much damage could I have done with such a low impact bump into a geo metro sized car? Just curious about a rough damage/cost estimate...I have a $500 deductible...
How much damage could I have done with such a low impact bump into a geo metro sized car? Just curious about a rough damage/cost estimate...I have a $500 deductible...
I had a very low speed (3-5 mph) rear-ender recently (my fault), and didn't think much of it. Now I see a 3" wide strip of stress cracks all along the front cover and something is rattling behind the cover if I "bang it" with my hand (don't think that's normal). I also smell coolant and the engine fan seems to turn on more often than I remember, even in colder weather...not sure if it's related, however. The SS is still under factory warranty if it is not related to the accident
How much damage could I have done with such a low impact bump into a geo metro sized car? Just curious about a rough damage/cost estimate...I have a $500 deductible...
How much damage could I have done with such a low impact bump into a geo metro sized car? Just curious about a rough damage/cost estimate...I have a $500 deductible...
and took it to one of my buddys and even giving me a deal it was going to cost about $800. but he said hed knock off $300 if I took everything apart for them instead of them doing it. Also had a little bit of minor fender damage on her car also so idk.I would just go get an estimate and see if its worth it paying the deductible.
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I was in a slight accident myself. At Quicktrip, this old *** man ran head on into me about 10 mph and wrinkle and scuffed my front bumper I fixed it myself for $400.00! I know I know!! but the bumpers cost around $450ish
as a matter of fact check out GM Direct: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
as a matter of fact check out GM Direct: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
yea and i think if you dont have the body shop do it on the side it would show up on like a auto report that it has been in a crash. i still havnt figured out how im going to do her car yet cuz i dont want it showing up on like a car report that it has been in a accident when it is just some minor scratches.
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I was in a slight accident myself. At Quicktrip, this old *** man ran head on into me about 10 mph and wrinkle and scuffed my front bumper I fixed it myself for $400.00! I know I know!! but the bumpers cost around $450ish
as a matter of fact check out GM Direct: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
as a matter of fact check out GM Direct: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
EDIT - never mind. Thanks for the link
...I just found it listed for $442.01 + $184.74 shipping = $626.75 + paint = OUCH! Last edited by 2006 Silver Monte SS; Apr 8, 2010 at 11:02 PM.
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actually just picked up an aftermarket SS bumper from a local parts shop for like 60 bucks.. and im getting the front and rear painted for around 350 from a family friend. but shouldnt be too much more than that. i would check out that radiator though.. and the lines make sure its not leaking or worst.
yea and i think if you dont have the body shop do it on the side it would show up on like a auto report that it has been in a crash. i still havnt figured out how im going to do her car yet cuz i dont want it showing up on like a car report that it has been in a accident when it is just some minor scratches.
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I had a very low speed (3-5 mph) rear-ender recently (my fault), and didn't think much of it. Now I see a 3" wide strip of stress cracks all along the front cover and something is rattling behind the cover if I "bang it" with my hand (don't think that's normal). I also smell coolant and the engine fan seems to turn on more often than I remember, even in colder weather...not sure if it's related, however. The SS is still under factory warranty if it is not related to the accident
How much damage could I have done with such a low impact bump into a geo metro sized car? Just curious about a rough damage/cost estimate...I have a $500 deductible...
How much damage could I have done with such a low impact bump into a geo metro sized car? Just curious about a rough damage/cost estimate...I have a $500 deductible...
U CANT SEE IT BUT ITS THERE NEXT TO THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT SOMEWHAT
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No - $600+ for just the bumper cover...After some research, I found a place fairly close to my area (US Autobody Parts) that has a SS cover for $340 and will paint it for $180...sounds like a good deal to me. I just hope I can manage replacing the cover myself..can't be that difficult, can it?
