Bumper Repair Advice

[Dugbawz]

I stupidily misjudged whilst reversing tonight in the Rb, caught the top of my rear bumper against the sandstone on my house, Got a couple of nasty gouges to get repaired, can anyone recommend a good company in the Falkirk/Central area who can repair as new but doesn't rip the piss as far the price goes?.

Advice appreciated.

Craig

Edited September 29, 2009 by Dugbawz

[StrikE]

might be worth just going to the dealers m8, they really dont cost that much and is worth it in the long run, especially with the RB!

Del

[Dugbawz]

might be worth just going to the dealers m8, they really dont cost that much and is worth it in the long run, especially with the RB!

Del

For the repair or a new bumper?

Craig

[StrikE]

For the repair or a new bumper?

Craig

Both if needed Craig, if you are in Falkirk m8 give Grieves a call, i think a new front bumper was about £170 ish m8 when i was pricing mine up [RB] a rear should be a lot cheaper so cant hurt to ask & haggle with them

Del

hope you get sorted though m8 as i know how annoying it is to scrap a car

[Dugbawz]

Both if needed Craig, if you are in Falkirk m8 give Grieves a call, i think a new front bumper was about £170 ish m8 when i was pricing mine up [RB] a rear should be a lot cheaper so cant hurt to ask & haggle with them

Del

hope you get sorted though m8 as i know how annoying it is to scrap a car

Cheers mate, im usually sooo careful, jus trying to get the car as far from the pavement and up my drive as physically possible, idea is to keep it out of kicking distance of any dobbers passing by, poetic justice eh, I'll drop into grieves tomorrow and get there advice.

Thanks again,

Craig

[oobster]

A few miles from Falkirk, but Stevie Walkers in Bathgate are very good. 01506 633471.

Me, Gus The Bus, braveheart, kennyuk300 and a few others on here have used him. Braveheart's white classic is in there just now I think.

[scoobyseller555]

Gary Turner in Stirling,amazing at smart repairs on bumpers,i would send £100k cars there and know that it would come back perfect.

Goes by the business name of Paint Wizard in Springkerse,Audi and BM use him amongst others

Gav

[camcq]

or theres gary @ autotechnique 01324 579697. just in larbert

[Dugbawz]

Thanks for all the input, I have just dropped into Grieves in Falkirk and as they are not a bodyshop, they want £220 for the bumper alone,they are going to give me phone later with a all in price for spraying and fitting, could end up a costly f%&kup.

gRRRR

[Phil MC]

Try Keith at Chipsaway (Tel- 07951 219566)

He's done flawless plastic welds, bumper repairs and spot-on paint matching for me before.

He also comes to your home/workplace to sort it as you wait.

I'd at least give him a bell and let him quote you.

[dan_jess]

Can you take a picture of the damage? Surely the existing bumper can be repaired? Take it round to any of the above mentioned places, i bet you will be surprised at the price, wont be expensive.

[scoobyseller555]

Can you take a picture of the damage? Surely the existing bumper can be repaired? Take it round to any of the above mentioned places, i bet you will be surprised at the price, wont be expensive.

80 quid at Gary Turners in Stirling,just had the wifes X5 into him for a quote for the same thing

Gav

[Dugbawz]

80 quid at Gary Turners in Stirling,just had the wifes X5 into him for a quote for the same thing

Gav

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Got a quote from Gary at Paint wizard, first thing he said was, its normally £90, but due to the fact the bumper is damaged on the top surface and not the back face, there wasn't a line to blend the repair to, so its going to be £150 and he will blend the repair to the outer edges of the bumper.

He seemed to know what he was talking about so its going in on Monday, I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Ps going through Grieves for a new bumper was going to be 190+vat for bumper, spray and fitting at Burgoynes £250+vat

Dont call me, I'll call you, haha

Cheers,

Craig

[dan_jess]

Not too bad at that price then. £250 to spray and fit a new bumper is shocking!

[Dugbawz]

fffing disgrace if you ask me, they got us all by the short and curlys though, they know we want to keep the cars in mint condition if possible.

Cheers,

Craig

[scoobyseller555]

Thats why i told you to go to Garys,£190+VAT for a front bumper aint bad and that doesnt include your 10% SIDC Discount either.

All will be well by Tuesday!!

Gav@Grieves

[Dugbawz]

Well guys, a big thumbs up to Gary at Paint Wizard in Stirling, fixed the bumper as new

Thanks for all the advice,

Craig

[scoobyseller555]

No problem,glad that Gary did another fantastic job and that you are happy with your repair

Gav