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New bumper
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:19 pm
by Robbeh
Hi Guys,
I had a bit of a prang yesterday and ripped a big hole out of my front bumper.
I spoke to the garage who quoted me £300ish to get a new one, spray it, then attach it. Does that sound a reasonable quote?
Is there a cheaper way of doing it? I can get a knackered out old polo from eBay for less than £300, can I just rip the bumper off that and fit it myself? It is it an easy thing to fit?
Any advice welcome!!
Cheers,
Rob
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:45 pm
by Robbeh
oh and something else if I'm able. What the hell are brushes?
Something to do with the braking system I think, but what do they do?
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:48 pm
by alexperkins
Do you by any chance mean bushes?
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:46 am
by Robbeh
could do
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:40 pm
by polo pete
mate you could pick up a second hand one and fit it. wat colour is it. try gsf for a new one if you really want. there a piece of p#ss to fit. three bolts on the underneath of the bumper grill at the bottom. 2 each side where the sh#t shield attaches and it will slide straight on. i can take mine off in abiut 5 min tops.
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:46 pm
by Tim_GTi
£300 seems a little excessive
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:46 pm
by Robbeh
Cheers pete. I followed your advice - got a bumper for £30, went down to Halfords and spent £30 on spray paint.
One afternoon later, I've got myself a bumper that looks as good as new
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:30 pm
by Tim_GTi
Nothing like a good ol' DIY job going right
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:18 pm
by polo pete
no worries mate if you were down my way i would of painted it for ya as im a painter. £300 was way to much. sounded like matey just didnt wanna take the job on. i always try and do the job first if i can. it safes ya loads in the long run.