Topic: Where to buy.....

[MoAv]

Well, I've pretty much decided to repair my bumper damage myself.  I've been reading (and reading...) and it doesn't appear to be so bad I can't do it.  Side cladding and bumper cover should be simple (not easy..) to remove and the bumper assembly I need to replace appears to be bolt on.  I should be able to get the parts for the insurance money & save the $500 deductible...famous last words, huh?!     I figure if I end up not being able to do it, I can always take the pieces to the shop and have them fix the mess 

So my question is - who do you all recommend buying these kinds of parts from?  I've found a couple on line - but that's a chunk of change to drop to an online company you don't know anything about.  Anyone bought replacement parts like these online? 

Oh, also on one site it shows really crappy pic of the bumper - can't tell the difference cuz of the watermarks on the photos - but it says "with decor package" or without...what the heck is a decor package on the bumper? 

[Didit]

What damage, got pics?      Oh no I just had to ask, lol.  The dealer would probably be the best bet IMO.


Didit

[oHIobellboy]

Check with gmpartsdirect.com, you should have the part numbers from the insurance. Their shipping may seem kind of high but you should be able to save some money. My Mirror listed at $577 but they got it to me for about $350 plus $78 for the shipping. I still saved a chunk going that route and it's all new gm parts.

[Didit]

Also let me know the part numbers and I'll see about a wholesale price from the dealer, if you can't get wholesale price there.


Didit

[MoAv]

What damage, got pics?      Oh no I just had to ask, lol.  The dealer would probably be the best bet IMO.


Didit

Here's the pics:   

[RonJ]

What damage, got pics?      Oh no I just had to ask, lol.  The dealer would probably be the best bet IMO.

Didit

BUY OEM new. You will be sorry if you buy aftermarket specially if your doing it your self. I work at a bump shop and the bodyguys complain about all aftermarket parts. There usally junk/dont fit right/color might be a little different. OEM is the way to go from the dealer. I had to replace my front bumper cause of a little OOpps! I bought oem from dealer and was way happyer! I replaced it my self and it was a piece of cake! (only cause i had ever tool and clips at my work).

[MoAv]

Check with gmpartsdirect.com, you should have the part numbers from the insurance. Their shipping may seem kind of high but you should be able to save some money. My Mirror listed at $577 but they got it to me for about $350 plus $78 for the shipping. I still saved a chunk going that route and it's all new gm parts.

You're right OBB - their prices are good.  But the shipping SUCKS!! Ordering 4 parts, I save 460 over the shop.  But the shipping for those 4 parts is $440.  So I only save $20 for my extra aggravation....Doesn't sound right to me to charge so much to ship that stuff - nothing is that heavy!!  Well, maybe the rear bumper impact bar - they want $158.73 S/H just for that one part!!  

Here are the part numbers & the shop cost:

Rear bumper impact bar     #88937342      $644.96
Rear bumper cover            #12335681       326.22
Left rear quarter molding    #93801784       174.15
Pad, rear bumper step        #12335683        48.92

If you can order wholesale Didit - see what they can do - it's a no go here...

[MoAv]

BUY OEM new. You will be sorry if you buy aftermarket specially if your doing it your self. I work at a bump shop and the bodyguys complain about all aftermarket parts. There usally junk/dont fit right/color might be a little different. OEM is the way to go from the dealer. I had to replace my front bumper cause of a little OOpps! I bought oem from dealer and was way happyer! I replaced it my self and it was a piece of cake! (only cause i had ever tool and clips at my work).

Thanks RJ - I worried about the matching color on aftermarket parts, so I agree that OEM is the way to go - just trying to find a less expensive way than full price.  Trying to save paying out the deductible. 

Clips?  Don't they come on the new parts or is that something else I need to order???

[mEYEscndfvrtluv]

The clips are pricey for their size.around $4 a piece from dealer,try to save as many as you can when you take off the rear side panel pieces,they're made to break but it can be done theres anywhere from 10-16 clips per panel    or you could just demod Chris' AV and take his rear bumper and panels. he won't need them anyways! Hondaboy!

[Richie_Rich]

I'd be looking into junkyards for something like this.

Most larger yards subscribe to networks and can get most parts.
I was just at a couple local smaller yards, for my other car, but didn't see any Av's.

At the very least, I'd get the structural components from a yard.
Check out www.car-part.com to get you started.

If you happen to have a decent salvage yard near you, you will get a better price that going through a network.