Broken Front Bumper...Again!
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2002 CLK430
Broken Front Bumper...Again!
So, my wife pulled up over a curb by accident and broke the lower front bumper. This will be the third time I've had to get it repaired in 6 months (the first was after delivery because it came broken). Have any others suffered repeated breakings? Other than "don't park there", is there a modification that can protect it? Is there another bumper that's better? This is getting frustrating.
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There seems to not be a large market for w208 parts....That's been my take since my ownership.
I would check the interweb for aftermarket types. Stay clear from duraflex type they are garbage. Just my "O"!
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I would check the interweb for aftermarket types. Stay clear from duraflex type they are garbage. Just my "O"!
R,
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So, my wife pulled up over a curb by accident and broke the lower front bumper. This will be the third time I've had to get it repaired in 6 months (the first was after delivery because it came broken). Have any others suffered repeated breakings? Other than "don't park there", is there a modification that can protect it? Is there another bumper that's better? This is getting frustrating.
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From: NC USA
2002 CLK430
I have had this happen 3 times also. I finally took a reciprocating saw and cut out the lip under the car that hangs up on the curb. If done neatly you cannot tell . This stops the bumper from lifting up going over the curb and then catching on the curb when it is clear.
