Damaged it yesterday
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Geneva Illinois
Damaged it yesterday
I dragged the front black plastic shroud over a parking tire stop and pulled the right front portion from it's proper place. Trying to put it back is something I can't do.
Should I take it to a dealer or a body shop???
Should I take it to a dealer or a body shop???
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Joined: Jul 2009
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You may need to buy a new part. I replaced the whole bottom of the bumper, and they did it easily at a paint shop. No need to pay dealer repair prices when any body place could do it. Even a local service station if you buy all the parts could easily do it. The service station replaced the radiator support for me after the car grounded out (which is also why I needed the front done), but we got that done at the same time as the paint.
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Thousand Oaks California
A dealer with a bodyshop or an independent bodyshop. Not all deaelers have their own bodyshop.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
I don't know the extent of the damage but before you take it somewhere I suggest you take a good, close look at it yourself. It may be easier to fix than you realize. If you need some working space drive the front tires onto some simple board ramps or even find a spot where you can hang the nose out over a curb or something. Although the diffuser itself is incredibly pliable, if you have to replace parts price them at the dealership then check with Gene at qmpartshouse.com. Gene probably has them for about half what the dealership charges. Good luck!
