Hello all!
Not sure if this is the proper place to ask this question... After three years, I did the saddest thing possible. I got much too close to a curb and slightly scuffed (no big deal, on that), but also got a minor crack to the bottom of the front end. It is not terribly noticeable, but I am a bit of a perfectionist and I think I want it fixed for peace of mind. This car truly has no dents or scratches! (btw, I'm not that OCD. I own other vehicles, one being a Jeep XJ that's been lifted and modified - THAT has some dents to it haha)

From standing height, you can barely notice the damage. I took these photos lower and closer to give a better look. Any advice, suggestions for either repair or replace, please let me know! Thanks for your time! *apologies for having to look at dirty car... We've had snow and bad winter weather these last few days!

 

I believe that amount of damage in that position low on the car could be easily repaired by a bumper repair/painter for about $250 and you would not be able to see the repair - and this is what I would do. Your dealer probably uses one of these guys and should provide you with the contact information. Unfortunately, I have used a local guy more than once over the years and have always been well satisfied.

I agree, don't torture yourself looking at it - get it fixed. Good luck.

Dave Mac

 

That's sort of what I was thinking/hoping could work. Going to the dealer for a 25,000 mile tune-up Monday (I also barely drive this car, obviously haha). I will ask them for a contact. All of my trusted car people are out in CA, I really need to find good local people in TN with a solid reputation. Thanks again for your time!!

 

I agree with Dave Mac. Most reputable body shops should be able to fix this easily for not too much money. That's the route I'd take considering it's not a very important or obvious part of the car.

I once had my grill broken by road debris. I really hated driving around like that. The body shop told me that they'd have to replace the grill, but in order to reach it, they have to remove quite a few front-end parts. The grill was around $100, but the labor was around $200. I decided to wait until something worse happened and do it all at once. I ended up getting into a small wreck years later, which necessitated removing the front end for body work. I asked them to replace the grill while they were at it. Cost me around $70 or $80 for the grill at that point, and no labor.

In other words, you might want to also consider waiting on more damage before taking any action, if you can live with it.

 

Solid advice. Thank you for your input!!

 

As low as the damage is, you should try just putting some touch up paint on it and calling it a day. $10-$20 max. haha Won't fix the crack but no one looks down there anyway.

 

Here ya go. It will save you a few bucks