Hole in bumper

Bambi_

Yesterday I was reversing out of a tight space and accidentally crunched into a bollard I was driving very slowly but now there's a dent and hole in the rear bumper on the drivers side.

I tried to call a couple of body shops this morning but they're closed until Monday. Does anyone know roughly how much it might cost to have it repaired or replaced? It's a Suzuki Alto.

Sorry if this is a vague question but if you need more info or anything please ask because I'd be grateful any advice!

Thanks!

Tyler_Du

How big is the hole? Gaffer tape would be the cheapest option.

paddyrg

Looking at photos of the model, it looks like an integrated/painted panel, and so it's unlikely to be cheap

Bambi_

Tyler_Durden_UK wrote: »

How big is the hole? Gaffer tape would be the cheapest option.

It's not massive but I've only had the car a few months so don't really want to be driving around with gaffer tape forever

Bambi_

paddyrg wrote: »

Looking at photos of the model, it looks like an integrated/painted panel, and so it's unlikely to be cheap

Do you have any idea of a ballpark figure? Do you think £300 would cover it? That's all I can really spare this month

colino

A great repair can be made for less than £100 by a good SMART repairer using a combination of plastic welding and normal fill and repair techniques. Or you could go on the hunt for a second hand (ebay!) bumper in a matching colour and that shouldn't cost more than £100 plus a half hour to swap.

Bambi_

colino wrote: »

A great repair can be made for less than £100 by a good SMART repairer using a combination of plastic welding and normal fill and repair techniques. Or you could go on the hunt for a second hand (ebay!) bumper in a matching colour and that shouldn't cost more than £100 plus a half hour to swap.

That sounds amazing, thank you. The place I bought the car advertises "smart repairs" but I wasn't sure what that meant and they aren't open until Monday.

Thanks for giving me hope!

stator

If it's a common colour eBay is the best way to get a second hand bumper and swap it on yourself.

enfield_freddy

cheapest repair is a GB sticker ,

glentoran99

They would have to replace the bumper most likely, 1300 quid my megane cost to do that

foxtrotoscar_2

Try ebay. Wife wrecked her bumper and I managed to pick up one in the right colour for £47 delivered.