PeteyV

I was just wondering if anyone would no an appromiate guess to how much a rear bumper would cost for a 2004 C230 sedan from the dealership. Some **** just left a big *** rock on his drive way and when i backed up into the drive way i hit it.

respdoc

Hmmm....Now if I wanted a dealership price for an auto part, who might I want to contact ?

mleskovar

There are shops that specialize in fixing bumper covers. They usually tear rather then dent because they're plastic. Even if you buy a new one you'll have to paint it and that's the bulk of the cost. Hope it's OK behind the cover.

PeteyV

Respdoc I know i would call the dealership...but its closed right now and when i go tommorow i'd like to know what kind figures i should be hearing

And its not penetrated through to the other side.. Its more of a couple of scrapes.

respdoc

Were you drinking?

If it's only a couple of scrapes why would think of getting a new bumper esp. if your worried the price being too high at the dealership?

(BTW..list price, unless you have a wholesale discount or the like, varies little between dealerships)

vraa

If it's too high, might I suggest getting an aftermarket bumper?
Carlsson, Lorinser, Brabus or Kleemann or any of the other tuners out there?

PeteyV

Does the dealership do fills and buffers if i were to take it there?

respdoc

Do like Mleskovar said and take it to a quality body shop that guarantee's their work. You'll get it done for cheaper, more then likely, with the same outcome.

E320Star

in KC about $800

PeteyV

Hmm...there is this body shop by my place where i usually see bmw's. I think ill take it there and at least get an estimate. What do you guys thinks?

respdoc

No harm in getting an estimate if they do quality work and guarantee it..it really wouldn't matter if they usually work on Yugo's..as long as their work is up to par.

Outland

The paint work is going to be the most difficult. If they don't know how to paint, nothing else will matter- 'cause a bad paint job will make any repair or even a new bumper worthless.

PeteyV

I'm not going to replace the whole bumper. I was just really mad when it first happened and i wanted a new bumper. But when i acutally became brave enough to look at my scratched beauty it wasnt bad at all. Its just about 3 minor scratches and 1 long scratch...more like tears actually. I just need to get them filled, sanded and painted.