Cracked Rear Bumper

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08-21-2013, 06:39 PM
TedDiBiase

Cracked Rear Bumper

Hey newbie here, so take it easy on me! :D

So my 10 month old 2012 Mazda 3 Sport got into a spot of bother after a reversing issue and the long story short, the rear bumper is cracked right down the middle, more or less over the rear plate. Own fault error so no one else is to blame, but now I'm wondering what my options are. I don't want to run it through my insurance and I don't really want to crack repaired (unless the repair is amazing!). Ideally, I want it out of sight, out of mind and swap it out if possible.

At a guess, I'm estimating at least $900 for a swapped out bumper but I'm sure the guys on here will have a better idea. I'll post a pic in a few minutes as soon as I can grab one. Any recommendations would be great.
08-21-2013, 06:57 PM
TedDiBiase

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Here's the damage, straight crack through the rear and the light about the plate appears to have broke away from it's housing as well.

http://i43.tinypic.com/2d2hsmu.jpg
08-21-2013, 06:58 PM
TedDiBiase

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Here's a link to the damaged bumper.

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2d2hsmu&s=5
08-21-2013, 07:30 PM
JonsMazda

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Go to the junkyard and pick one up for cheap.
08-21-2013, 07:42 PM
ThatGuy19

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If it's mostly covered by the rear plate I might just consider leaving it. At least until after winter, just in case some fool rear ends you.
08-21-2013, 07:46 PM
TedDiBiase

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy19

If it's mostly covered by the rear plate I might just consider leaving it. At least until after winter, just in case some fool rear ends you.

It's right above the plate.

http://tinypic.com/r/2d2hsmu/5
08-21-2013, 10:47 PM
aris

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Some body shops can fix the same bumper and it won't be that expensive

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonsMazda

Go to the junkyard and pick one up for cheap.

2012 will be hard to find a bumper cheap at the junkyard.
08-21-2013, 10:51 PM
TedDiBiase

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Quote:

Originally Posted by aris

Some body shops can fix the same bumper and it won't be that expensive

2012 will be hard to find a bumper cheap at the junkyard.

Thats what I was thinking. I mean it's more or less a clean, vertical shear...what kind of repair would they do, so that it wouldn't be noticeable? Are you familiar with the process?
08-21-2013, 10:54 PM
aris

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

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Originally Posted by TedDiBiase

Thats what I was thinking. I mean it's more or less a clean, vertical shear...what kind of repair would they do, so that it wouldn't be noticeable? Are you familiar with the process?

In Belleville their is a body shop that repairs plastic bumpers... When their done with it you wouldn't even know it was cracked..

some people I know got their bumpers fixed and they did top notch work...

If I was you i would take your car to different body shops to get quotes
08-21-2013, 11:17 PM
TedDiBiase

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Quote:

Originally Posted by aris

In Belleville their is a body shop that repairs plastic bumpers... When their done with it you wouldn't even know it was cracked..

some people I know got their bumpers fixed and they did top notch work...

If I was you i would take your car to different body shops to get quotes

I was hoping on finding somewhere in Toronto that does plastic bumper repairs. If I can get a reputable shop to do a good job on the repair I'll do it. It seems a shame to replace the entire bumper for such a simple crack. I'm afraid to bring it back to the Dealership, as I have a feeling that is what they'll suggest.
08-21-2013, 11:27 PM
aris

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

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Originally Posted by TedDiBiase

I was hoping on finding somewhere in Toronto that does plastic bumper repairs. If I can get a reputable shop to do a good job on the repair I'll do it. It seems a shame to replace the entire bumper for such a simple crack. I'm afraid to bring it back to the Dealership, as I have a feeling that is what they'll suggest.

Ya I'm not familer with Toronto body shops but their has to be one in your area that will fix it
08-21-2013, 11:32 PM
boo-ninja

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Guy in Barrie fixed my girlfriends cracked bumper for $250! He is a professional body guy and did it on the side in his garage.
08-22-2013, 09:28 AM
Johns 08 3 GT

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Newmarket Auto Body. They did my front bumper when I was sandwiched between two cars last February. Not sure the cost as it went through insurance.
08-22-2013, 09:36 AM
silverstarmazda

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can we get a picture so we could get a better idea of the damage? you could go full zip tie surgeon if you want lol
10-06-2014, 01:24 PM
TedDiBiase

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So I've been procrastinating and delaying getting this fixed and it's really bugging me. Does anyone have a suggestion on where to get this fixed up?
My Mazda Dealer has quoted me for $1000 for a replacement OEM bumper, which I dont really want to fork out for.

Anyone have a good contact that wont rip me off?
10-06-2014, 01:40 PM
JonsMazda

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Try rockauto.com
10-06-2014, 01:51 PM
TedDiBiase

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonsMazda

Try rockauto.com

This'll only get me the part though right? I need full installation as well as the rear bumper..
10-06-2014, 02:15 PM
staax

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Yes Rockauto would be the bumper only and likely not painted, only primer.

If you took it to a paint shop they would probably install it for free providing you pay for the paint.
10-06-2014, 02:22 PM
Hyperion

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

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Originally Posted by staax

Yes Rockauto would be the bumper only and likely not painted, only primer.

If you took it to a paint shop they would probably install it for free providing you pay for the paint.

Highly unlikely. That's 1 hours work. Probably 1.5 by some books. I've heard shops who charge $150.
10-06-2014, 03:38 PM
JonsMazda

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Just get it painted and DIY bumper install. Easy job and lots of tutorials online.
10-06-2014, 03:43 PM
staax

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Originally Posted by Hyperion

Highly unlikely. That's 1 hours work. Probably 1.5 by some books. I've heard shops who charge $150.

You're right. I'm going by how simple it is to pull the bumper from my Dakota... 4 bolts accessible from opening hood and front bumper is off.

I should've realised its probably longer to remove the bumper on a Mazda 3.
10-06-2014, 03:56 PM
TedDiBiase

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonsMazda

Just get it painted and DIY bumper install. Easy job and lots of tutorials online.

I'd rather the rear bumper didn't fall off on the 401.
10-06-2014, 04:42 PM
Girds

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Brand new $250
10-06-2014, 04:46 PM
TedDiBiase

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

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Originally Posted by Girds

Brand new $250

From where?
10-06-2014, 04:50 PM
greyseason

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Quote:

Originally Posted by TedDiBiase

I'd rather the rear bumper didn't fall off on the 401.

than pay for somebody to do it.

Look in the sponsor section
10-06-2014, 04:53 PM
TedDiBiase

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Originally Posted by greyseason

than pay for somebody to do it.

Look in the sponsor section

I will have to eventually, but it kills me to think I have to replace the entire bumper for a vertical crack in an otherwise immaculate piece of plastic.
10-06-2014, 04:54 PM
greyseason

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

Are you handy?you could fix that yourself, and get it resprayed. If this is on a gen2 and you get it replaced, ill buy the damaged one off you
10-06-2014, 04:58 PM
TedDiBiase

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

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Originally Posted by greyseason

Are you handy?you could fix that yourself, and get it resprayed. If this is on a gen2 and you get it replaced, ill buy the damaged one off you

That was going to be my next question, if I do decide to get it replaced, am I entitled to keep the swapped out bumper for resale?

How does that work? Sorry, newb here!
10-06-2014, 05:06 PM
greyseason

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

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Originally Posted by TedDiBiase

That was going to be my next question, if I do decide to get it replaced, am I entitled to keep the swapped out bumper for resale?

How does that work? Sorry, newb here!

Of course! that is unless they, for some reason, wanted to keep your damaged bumper and sell you the new one for a cheaper price.

OEM (from mazda) will cost mroe than a replica bumper but the price will also be cheaper
10-06-2014, 05:38 PM
Girds

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

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Originally Posted by TedDiBiase

From where?

Rockauto, any junkyard get get you one, or ebay, all come primered though
10-06-2014, 07:17 PM
titan182

Re: Cracked Rear Bumper

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Originally Posted by Girds

Rockauto, any junkyard get get you one, or ebay, all come primered though

Easy enough to paint match though. Wreckers can get specially painted stuff as well. But by the time it gets to you it needs paint anyway! Best of luck

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