How much will it cost to fix a broken bumper?

Tiny
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My brother's girlfriend backed the car up against a pole and broke the plastic. How much would it cost to fix this, and is there any other damage to the car besides the plastic? My brother thinks the sensor of the car that beeps when you back up may be damaged as well.
Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 AT 12:00 PM

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Tiny
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You may not realize this but we can't see the damage or inspect it. All body shops are set up to provide estimates after they look at it and figure out what is needed. They'll also likely offer you a list of variables. Do you want the good paint at over $300.00 a pint, or do you want the cheaper stuff at $100.00 a pint? Do you want replacement parts from Ford that cost more but fit properly or do you want less-expensive aftermarket parts that require more time to make fit properly? Can the bumper cover be repaired or must it be replaced? Can they find a good used sensor in a salvage yard or will you insist on a new one? Which state you're in matters too. In some, businesses are taxed and regulated to death, and they have to charge a lot more for their services.
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 AT 12:58 PM

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