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CarAndDriver 04-12-2007 08:12 PM

How much to swap rear bumpers at body shop?
 
I was curious how much it has cost people to swap a rear bumper at a body shop? I got an estimate of $100. Is that about right?

Thanks!

Icemark 04-12-2007 09:24 PM

I found out that it is $1500 with paint and the metal under the bumper; due to some idiot in a Neon that couldn't figure out that the red lights that come on in the back of the car when you stop means you need to brake last Friday.

In all honesty if it took you an hour to replace just the bumper skin yourself; I would be surprised.

zzum-zum 04-12-2007 09:59 PM

My experience lately has been that if you can get ANYTHING done for $100 you're doing OK. Doesn't seem unreasonable.

RA-Eight 04-12-2007 10:44 PM

You should find out what their hourly labor/service rate is. The job shouldn't take more than an hour.

CarAndDriver 04-12-2007 10:53 PM


Originally Posted by RA-Eight
You should find out what their hourly labor/service rate is. The job shouldn't take more than an hour.

Thanks--I was thinking that at the most it should take that long.

tajabaho1 04-12-2007 11:26 PM

just so that this thread is here, how much would it cost for me to trade in my front and rear bumper for a new bodykit?

BlueFrenzy 04-13-2007 07:11 PM

CarandDriver ... you can probably DIY in an afternoon. The trickiest part is removing the taillights but everything else is smooth sailing. There's a great DIY on rear bumper replacement here. But 100 is decent.

LionZoo 04-13-2007 07:37 PM

Or call some people over for an afternoon and provide the beer.

8rotor8 04-13-2007 07:42 PM

You like beer don't you LionZoo?

CarAndDriver 04-13-2007 11:39 PM


Originally Posted by 8rotor8
You like beer don't you LionZoo?

Beer, wine, soda--I'll serve if people help.

LionZoo 04-14-2007 12:43 AM

Actually I don't like beer, but I'm a bit of a wine snob.

CarAndDriver 04-14-2007 02:33 AM


Originally Posted by LionZoo
Actually I don't like beer, but I'm a bit of a wine snob.

2 Buck Chuck? :Eyecrazy:


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