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Expert: William Forster - 6/8/2007


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A car must have slightly rubbed my rear drivers side bumper. 2006 Chevy Impala 5.3L. No deep damage just scratches and gouges in the plastic cover approx 5" dia area. Please tell me the best way to proceed for fixing. It's a beutiful black except for that spot standing out like a sore thumb.  Fix or replace? Dealer or body shop?  And a round figure of what it should cost Maximum. If possible

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Hello, and thank you for your question! Sorry, but if you read my bios, you will see I don't do online estimates.  Take it to a body shop for a professional appraisal, I can't see the damage. Try the dealership body shop you purchased the car from, if you were happy with the purchase process of the car. If you  were treated fairly and professionally, It's likely you will be treated the same in the body shop. Bill

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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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