2005 Honda Civic Bumper Damage

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BPMCCAFF
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I own a 2005 Honda Civic EX, 6000 miles. Someone bumped me from behind, and I have an imprint of their license plate and 2 small dents from the screws, and a couple small cracks on the bumper. Is this something worth fixing besides using touch up paint?
Jul 2, 2006 at 8:47 AM
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DOC
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I had about the same on my 2000 civic. the body guy said not to bother. if you do have it fixed in a body shop, expect about a week to replace/paint the bumper, otherwise, just do the touch-up yourself ..
Jul 5, 2006 at 1:13 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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You have to ask yourself what it is you are willing to live with.
Jul 5, 2006 at 4:32 AM
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VANDRAGON
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i don't know where you live or how much insurance is required but was the police called and a report filed? most insurance providers offer rental coverage. with that little damage the body shop will give you an estimate and order the parts. meanwhile you can drive the car until they call, then get the rental car! this is all up to you but if it were me on a car that new, i would get it repaired. if you don't you will always wish you did, there may be more damage than meets the eye.....vandragon
Jul 5, 2006 at 7:14 AM

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Get a body-shop estimate and consider an insurance claim with rental coverage if a report was filed. On this low-mileage Civic, repair or replace and paint the bumper rather than relying only on touch-up, since hidden damage is possible. Touch-up is reasonable only if you are willing to live with the marks.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2005 Honda Civic EX with 6,000 miles asked whether a rear bumper license-plate imprint, two small screw dents, and small cracks were worth more than touch-up paint. One owner reported similar advice to leave it, or expect about a week for bumper replacement and paint. Experts said the choice depends on what the owner can accept, but recommended a professional estimate and repair on a nearly new car because hidden damage may exist, with insurance and a rental as options.

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