Place to get my bumper fixed

[4Runner1371]

Ok..I didn't know what section I should put this post so I am going to put it here. I got a huge scrape on my bumper from some non-driving dumbass. Where's the best place to get this fixed? I was thinking Maacos or the dealer.

 

[wolfgang]

I would not go to MAACO for any vehicle you value - fine for commuters to keep them from rusting. If it can't be rubbed out (ie is scratched thru the paint) then just find a reputable body shop. Most Toyota shops farm out their body work anyhow - they may tell you who they use.

 

[ForTheRunner]

your dealer will most likey have an on site painter. if he is any good (like me) they will most likey do the same job as a body shop for the same price.

 

[qsg1119]

I'm also in the same boat. I have a scratch on my front bumper and it is deep it, scraped the paint off showing the black part...though it is only a small part of the bumper, 2 body shops quoted 600-750 to fix my bumper. Saw a front bumper cover priced 158.83 at toyotadiscountparts.com, Im guessing its not yet painted. This seemed to be a better deal, I just don't know how reliable is this site. Anybody had experience buying at this site?

 

[tomhaney1]

I'm also in the same boat. I have a scratch on my front bumper and it is deep it, scraped the paint off showing the black part...though it is only a small part of the bumper, 2 body shops quoted 600-750 to fix my bumper. Saw a front bumper cover priced 158.83 at toyotadiscountparts.com, Im guessing its not yet painted. This seemed to be a better deal, I just don't know how reliable is this site. Anybody had experience buying at this site?

I am getting a new bumper for my 05 SE and that price quote is reasonable; however, I will go the route of buying the part and paying a shop to paint it- I have been quoted 250 for painting and mounting the bumper from a local custom car shop. I have ordered from toyotadiscountparts.com before and they are pretty quick. I always called to confirm the order so I would recommend that.

 

[qsg1119]

They told me that they would not ship the bumper, so I guess this option is not for me as I am too far from Indiana... how will you get your bumper???

 

[tomhaney1]

They told me that they would not ship the bumper, so I guess this option is not for me as I am too far from Indiana... how will you get your bumper???

That is bizarre! I wonder how they expect you to get it?? I was going to have mine shipped to the shop. Maybe I will use a different online vendor...