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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 09:00 AM
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Default Rear ended - need new rear bumper cover

Got rear ended in a parking lot at the UPS store about 30 minutes ago. Cover is scratched and torn so it needs to be replaced.

A stock style replacement is 300 bucks from eBay and or Amazon

Any cool aftermarket ones that aren't a total PITA to try and make fit? I am willing to spend a bit more to make it look nice.
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 10:47 AM
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Personally, I've always liked the Chargespeed rear bumper.
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 01:18 PM
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While there are aftermarket bumper covers, they won't be as durable (or fit as well) as the OEM one made of factory-grade urethane. Be sure to check the aluminum beam reinforcement and steel bumper brackets for damage before you put everything back together. No matter whether this repair will be an insurance repair, or a DIY deal, make sure you fix it right.
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 04:49 PM
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Take a look on www.car-part.com for an original colour one, then you’ll avoid paying for paintwork, and it will probably match.
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 06:11 PM
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If you got rear ended, why are you worried about cost....their insurance should cover it
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 06:26 PM
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^In my area a parking lot crash is split 50/50, most people just pay out of pocket if it’s a minor hit.
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 07:19 PM
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Agree with Heel about the Chargespeed. It’s subtle and clean. Probably the only aftermarket rear bumper that can be integrated with otherwise stock bodywor without affecting the aesthetic balance.
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Old Oct 12, 2021 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee
If you got rear ended, why are you worried about cost....their insurance should cover it
Negative - it happened in the UPS Store parking lot - the local PD didn't show up and told us it would be listed as a No Fault accident
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Old Oct 12, 2021 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by MicVelo
Agree with Heel about the Chargespeed. It’s subtle and clean. Probably the only aftermarket rear bumper that can be integrated with otherwise stock bodywork without affecting the aesthetic balance.
945 bucks for a BUMPER? Um, no.
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Originally Posted by KBoltz
945 bucks for a BUMPER? Um, no.
Lol. I guess you should have specified when you said you would be willing to "spend a bit more."
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Old Oct 12, 2021 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Heel Til I Die
Lol. I guess you should have specified when you said you would be willing to "spend a bit more."
Haha, yup!

But ya, ridiculous for a “subject-to-damage” piece. i think I’ve seen reps on EBay. Also, Shine Auto has a few you might look at. Not sure where they’re from and may be difficult to get during the Covidicus Era but they seem to have a good rep (from posts here, no personal experience).
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