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I just purchased a (pre-owned) 2004 Honda Accord LX, 4-door this weekend from a Honda dealership. When a friend took a look at it, he noticed bumper damage I did not when I purchased the car. It appears that the previous owner ran over a curb/cement block with the front bumper. The bumper is pulling slightly away from the body on both sides and on the under side of the bumper, you can see that the bumper was gouged--a puncture/gash about 3 inches diameter. Can a bumper like this be repaired, or does it have to be replaced? Which do you recommend?
Take it to a body shop for a damage assessment. I can't see the damage to determine if it should be repaired or replaced. Sometimes an aftermarket replacement bumper can be purchased very reasonably, and it's cheaper to replace than to fix the existing bumper. Bill
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William Forster
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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