r8byb

If your anywhere near Tamworth, Staffordshire my bodyshop will do it for 150.

They're extremely good and into there cars too so take alot of pride in there work.

RobinA3

Where abouts are you located?

Spies

Cumbria.

Booked it in with the paint and body clinic on the 3rd May.

They are going to paint the bumper whilst it's still on the car so there's no labour involved in removing it and fixing it back on.

That's why it's cheaper than the other quotes.

Am I within my rights to ask them to do an inspection of the car for damage before I hand it over? That way if it picks up a ding or someone manages to kerb a wheel, they're the ones that will need to fix it?

What is it called? A pre-inspection check?

Spies

Anyone? Are they going to know what I'm on about if I ask for a pre-check?

r8byb

Tbh, i don't like the sound of spraying on the car, the bumper sits very tightly to other panels so getting in the gaps will be difficult.

Also they say it will reduce labour, They've got to remove the headlight washers, remove the grill and mask up pretty much the whole car to avoid overspray.

In regards to an inspection if there a body clinic i cant see them having a problem with it. What i'd probably do is point out any existing marks you know of, and check hes happy with that. Get it in writing to as a verbal agreement will mean sweet F.A.

Spies

Can you legally drive without a front bumper on?

I'm wondering if I remove it then get them to spray it, would I still have use of the car?

whaninoz

No thats not legal.

get it sprayed with the bumper off, its not hard to do and will give a better finish.

Spies

I'm guessing there's a reason beyond laziness that they don't want to remove it.