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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Damn Tree...

I was on my way home from work tonight and the weather has not been the best. With strong winds, pouring rain, and dark skys, my car experienced contact with a tree branch that was sticking out the side of the road and I swerved as soon as I noticed it. Yet, I failed and clipped the branch right through the fog lamps on the right passenger side. The lights still work but the grill and lights are all pushed in the bumper... I will post a pic tomorrow when it's lighter outside. The bumper only has minor scratches which surpised me. Does anyone know how much it may cost to get this fixed by any chance? And would this be the right time to have the LED's installed instead of the quad fogs? Thanks :l
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This is the damage...
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Not too bad looks like it got knocked off the clips holding it together. I would take it out and try to attach it back on without taking the bumper off. As for the scratches go to the dealership and purchase the touch up paint... GL
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Not too bad looks like it got knocked off the clips holding it together. I would take it out and try to attach it back on without taking the bumper off. As for the scratches go to the dealership and purchase the touch up paint... GL
The clips are actually still in place. The grille/mesh part just snapped off and went into the bumper... So they won't be able to stay in place even if I positioned it back to where it should be. And the light fixtures are all messed up. Afraid to screw things up even more. Thank you though
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