Body repair after an accident

2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
90,000 MILES
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GEN123456
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Hit a small animal on a freeway on the side of the front bumper. Just wondering what's the cheaper way to fix that section that came off a little bit on the driver's side.
May 30, 2022 at 1:02 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Could you take a few pics and upload them for me to see? I'm not sure exactly what is broken.

Let me know.

Joe
May 30, 2022 at 8:22 PM
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GEN123456
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Thanks so much!
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May 31, 2022 at 10:03 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The bumper cover is basically held on with plastic clips and a few bolts. The most inexpensive way I can suggest is to find a used one. What would make it even better is if you could find a black one.

If you can't, the new cover would need to be painted to match.

If you look below, I provided the directions for removing and reinstalling the bumper cover. Take a look through them and let me know if they help or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

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May 31, 2022 at 8:25 PM