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Rear-ended, need new bumper, should I try it myself or just take it to the body shop?

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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Default Rear-ended, need new bumper, should I try it myself or just take it to the body shop?

I got rear ended about 2 months ago, and got a little over $500 from the other person's insurance. I heard I can just order an OEM Flint Mica painted bumper, and replace mine. Ideally this is what I'd like to do to save a bit of money, or should I just take it to the body shop and call it a day?

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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 11:52 PM
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It it's anything like my xb2...I can take my front bumper off with around 12 bolts, and 10 minutes of work.
Old Oct 8, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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I think there's 6 screws and 2 push clips total holding the tC rear bumper on. Takes all of 20 minutes to remove completely and put back on.
Old Oct 8, 2012 | 01:18 AM
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If there isn't to much damage and is only rear end you should be able to do it yourself with some basic hand tools.

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