New rear bumper needed, what's the best way to go? - Toyota Yaris Forums

lovesmyaris · 02-06-2011, 10:56 AM

Hey everyone, first time poster here. Someone hit my 2007 HB last week and ran! So now I am stuck fixing my rear bumper myself.
I been shopping around online and found the cheapest bumper online that fits my car to be around 200$ shipped (from Rockauto).

Then I am going to get it painted at the local Maaco, another 200$, so total damage will be around 400$.

What do you guys think? Does anyone else have any other ideas on how I might be able to fix my bumper for less? I have checked local scrapyard but nothing came up.

Betrivent · 02-06-2011, 01:34 PM

Craigslist, I've seen listings for yaris bumpers for cheaper than that and already paitned I think, they obviously come off wrecks too

tk1971 · 02-06-2011, 03:56 PM

If given the choice, I'd choose oem scrap vs newly painted. No matter who does the painting and whatever assurances anyone's ever given, repainted bumpers eventually chip and flake.

41magmag41 · 02-06-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovesmyaris

Hey everyone, first time poster here. Someone hit my 2007 HB last week and ran! So now I am stuck fixing my rear bumper myself.
I been shopping around online and found the cheapest bumper online that fits my car to be around 200$ shipped (from Rockauto).

Then I am going to get it painted at the local Maaco, another 200$, so total damage will be around 400$.

What do you guys think? Does anyone else have any other ideas on how I might be able to fix my bumper for less? I have checked local scrapyard but nothing came up.

I was also hit in the rear of my 2007 sedan cracking it. I found a guy here that remelts them back to one piece and touches up the paint for $125 bucks. You can't even tell its been repaired. Might be worth looking around your area for a similiar repair.

lovesmyaris · 02-07-2011, 01:03 AM

betrivent: I took a look at craigs but no luck so far, thanks for suggesting it tho.

tk: I had the same concerns, talking to a mechanic today, I was told that maaco is notorious for being terrible paint. Now I am having second thoughts about my plan.

41: thanks for the tip, I never even considered it, will look into that. Where was your crack? Mine is across the top of the bumper where the bumper protector would go over.

Betrivent · 02-07-2011, 01:08 AM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...132536123.html

If the guy still has it "rear bumper cover" is the official name for the bumper.

lovesmyaris · 02-07-2011, 03:50 AM

Wow awesome thanks! Emailed and hoping he still has it and is the right colour.

41magmag41 · 02-07-2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovesmyaris

betrivent: I took a look at craigs but no luck so far, thanks for suggesting it tho.

tk: I had the same concerns, talking to a mechanic today, I was told that maaco is notorious for being terrible paint. Now I am having second thoughts about my plan.

41: thanks for the tip, I never even considered it, will look into that. Where was your crack? Mine is across the top of the bumper where the bumper protector would go over.

My crack was on the left side of the bumper running from about the tail light and almost cracking the bumper in half to the bottom. As I said did a great job and it doesnt even look like it was repaired. Good luck

lovesmyaris · 02-08-2011, 07:34 PM

Update:
Took the car to the shop, remelting is not an option according two body shops.
No luck with craigslist and junkyard.

I found an ebay shop that sells painted bumper, here is a link to the sedan bumper. Has anyone ever dealt with online shops that paints bumpers?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...ht_3388wt_1165

Garrick · 02-15-2011, 12:48 AM

Hi,
You are still depending upon your luck. If this bumber cover carry any defect with it then what could you do? In this way you cant save more money but you are taking more risk.
I think you should spend $400 as you stated in your first option.
Anyway decision is always yours.

birdman · 02-18-2011, 04:00 AM

Auto body suppliers sell a special filler that works well with a bit of practice. Good stuff to use for customizing bumper covers too.

02-06-2011, 10:56 AM	#1
lovesmyaris Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4	New rear bumper needed, what's the best way to go? Hey everyone, first time poster here. Someone hit my 2007 HB last week and ran! So now I am stuck fixing my rear bumper myself. I been shopping around online and found the cheapest bumper online that fits my car to be around 200$ shipped (from Rockauto). Then I am going to get it painted at the local Maaco, another 200$, so total damage will be around 400$. What do you guys think? Does anyone else have any other ideas on how I might be able to fix my bumper for less? I have checked local scrapyard but nothing came up.

02-15-2011, 12:48 AM	#10
Garrick Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: new york Posts: 5	Hi, You are still depending upon your luck. If this bumber cover carry any defect with it then what could you do? In this way you cant save more money but you are taking more risk. I think you should spend $400 as you stated in your first option. Anyway decision is always yours. __________________ livetv channels

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02-06-2011, 01:34 PM	#2
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Craigslist, I've seen listings for yaris bumpers for cheaper than that and already paitned I think, they obviously come off wrecks too

02-06-2011, 03:56 PM	#3
tk1971 Drives: 08 2Dr LB Base, Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SG Valley, SoCal Posts: 237	If given the choice, I'd choose oem scrap vs newly painted. No matter who does the painting and whatever assurances anyone's ever given, repainted bumpers eventually chip and flake.

02-07-2011, 01:03 AM	#5
lovesmyaris Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4	betrivent: I took a look at craigs but no luck so far, thanks for suggesting it tho. tk: I had the same concerns, talking to a mechanic today, I was told that maaco is notorious for being terrible paint. Now I am having second thoughts about my plan. 41: thanks for the tip, I never even considered it, will look into that. Where was your crack? Mine is across the top of the bumper where the bumper protector would go over.

02-07-2011, 01:08 AM	#6
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...132536123.html If the guy still has it "rear bumper cover" is the official name for the bumper.

02-07-2011, 03:50 AM	#7
lovesmyaris Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4	Wow awesome thanks! Emailed and hoping he still has it and is the right colour.

02-08-2011, 07:34 PM	#9
lovesmyaris Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4	Update: Took the car to the shop, remelting is not an option according two body shops. No luck with craigslist and junkyard. I found an ebay shop that sells painted bumper, here is a link to the sedan bumper. Has anyone ever dealt with online shops that paints bumpers? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...ht_3388wt_1165

02-18-2011, 04:00 AM	#11
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Auto body suppliers sell a special filler that works well with a bit of practice. Good stuff to use for customizing bumper covers too.