So I got in an accident yesterday... My first.

The only damage done to my car was the bump on the right side, as well as the headlight was moved out of place so the plastic holding it on was broken

Heres the main spot where it hit, broke the bumper. Wondering if I will HAVE to fix this... I don't want to be spending all my money. I'm guessing because the bumper moved means the headlight is not sealed anymore and will bring it water.

Here is the right headlight, im assuming I will have to replace the whole thing because the backing is attached to the frame, and it will HAVE to be done or my headlight will fall out while I'm driving

My right bumper moved ever so slightly


What do you guys think... Estimate, and what is a must?

 

I would definitely get a replacement bumper and headlight. If the hit was right where the crack on the bumper is, I would check out the metal bracket which "holds" the bumper up to the headlight. Once you pull off the bumper, you'll see what I mean.

Other than that, the radiator support may be knocked in slightly, which would throw off fitment when installing the new parts. You may need to bang the radiator support back into place if it is slightly off. Get a headlight, and a bumper first and just go from there would be my suggestion.

Bumper - $100
Headlight - $50
Paint - $150 (? just a guess. once you do paint it, the paint on the bumper will look brighter since the rest of the paint is probably over 10 years old, unless you pay to have everything blended in)

 

I had a similar problem and got quoted over $500 to REPAIR the bumper and blend the paint.

OP, DEFINITELY remove the bumper and look at the metal. If it's bent, you'll want to have it pulled back into shape or nothing will line up right.

 

Yea I thought the price would be at least 3 times what cvcr said...

In Canada BTW