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Replacing Front Bumper

Old Jan 13, 2021 | 08:12 PM
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Unhappy Replacing Front Bumper

Hi Guys! Any chance ya'll can help me figure out the best way I can replace my front bumper? Out here in the suburbs of Chicago after the snow/ice storm I thought I'd be able to clear what the snowplow left at the end of my driveway.... bad decision. Here is a picture of the damage from when I hit the ditch a few years ago... I have a 2008 Honda Fit Sport. I'm seeing all kinds of prices for replacement bumpers and not sure exactly where to order one from. Cost me $1000 at the body shop a few years ago when I decided to hit the snow bank instead of rear ending someone, so was going to try this myself first. Love my Fit and would like to enjoy it a little bit longer. Thank you.
 
Old Jan 14, 2021 | 04:24 AM
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Check craigslist or ebay or something. Bumper covers go for like $50-70 here. You'll might have to get it painted the right color. Then as far as I can tell, the cover is held with a few screws and clips, shouldn't be to difficult to install.



 

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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 04:09 PM
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Appreciate that. Not sure what websites I can trust to order the front bumper cover. The price ranges from $50-200 depending on the websites. Where should I order my bumper from?
 
Old Jan 15, 2021 | 03:09 PM
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This looks promising:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Painted...YAAOSwmNBdjRHE

Otherwise, you could check local junkyards via https://www.car-part.com/.

You'll also want to order replacement clips for all the ones that you snapped off. Hopefully most of the undertray is ok.
 
Old Jan 15, 2021 | 03:29 PM
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If All Else Fails.

Go to Luis Autobody Shop. They're right across from Lane Tech High School on Western ave in Chicago. Took my 2015 Fit here to refinish my hood after my nephew scratched it. And for a dent in the rear quarter panel by the wheel well. Best body shop bar none in Chicago.
 
Old Jan 15, 2021 | 06:01 PM
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Yeah I'll definitely keep that in mind to order some clips. I'll have to check some of that black plastic behind the headlight and around the wheel well... might have to be replaced too. Any luck with aftermarket bumpers and such? Thanks
 
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