Auto Mechanic and help needed

Submitted by MarlonBrando1729 t3_zznzeo in jerseycity

Hi guys - I have a minor dent in the front bumper lip of the car. Please see the bottom left in the photo (below the number plate). Could anyone here please suggest how can I rectify it? Can I do it myself? Or would someone know of an "honest" auto mechanic who can help with this? If yes, then how much will that cost? I feel it is not a big job so maybe under 100 bucks?

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el_tigrox t1_j2dxeam wrote

I mean this in the best possible way: You probably shouldn’t show your license plate

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MrLurker698 t1_j2e05zz wrote

You’re looking for an auto body shop/person, not a mechanic. Some may take offense since they do very different work.

I recommend posting it in a Mazda sub for estimated quote from people. If the piece is plastic, usually it needs to be fully replaced so even something like that trim piece could cost over $500 easily.

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MarlonBrando1729 OP t1_j2eay3m wrote

Replying to MrLurker698 (#1,229,620)

Thanks. So, this is an example of a new bumper lip.

https://ninteshop.com/products/ninte-front-lip-for-2017-2018-mazda-3-axela-painted-gloss-black-front-bumper-spoiler-3pcs?variant=22467627450486&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtbqdBhDvARIsAGYnXBMzI6v0HOCx8McxvaVagOugVV90u5NCOylR27OwI3s_wAsVUzmlTnUaAq-OEALw_wcB

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Yeh. It is best to pist in a Mazda sub here. Let me have a go at that. I am hoping a new piece should be under 150 bucks though :(

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pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j2f0lmf wrote

Replying to MrLurker698 (#1,229,620)

Yea, generally if you can't put your hand inside/behind and pop it back out, you're going to end up replacing it for those plastic parts.

If it were me, I'd give exactly that a shot. If I can do it and looks good, yay, I just saved money. If not, going to replace it anyway. No harm in trying.

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