Jump to content
Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Gaaaahhhh - Shunt In The Front, Any Advice?


focal_length
 Share

Recommended Posts

Hi all,

Being a complete numpty the other day I managed to drive my 2003 Focus up the back of a Golf (new shoes, slipped off the brake, you can imagine the rest). Unfortunately my insurance is only TPF&T so I'm looking at my options for sorting out the mess.

Impact was at 15-20mph. My initial thought was I may get away with a written off bumper, which I can buy online quite cheaply (well, half the £300 :blink: quoted by my local main dealer). However, the bonnet alignment and dent in the front panel merited further investigation, so I had the bumper off today and revealed the front crossmember was also shot. Still kind of OK, assuming I can DIY it. Unfortunately it looks more serious around the driver's side where the front crossmember bolts on - see pic:

IMG_0120.JPG

What's the score here? Could the mangled bit the crossmember mounts to (sorry, please correct me with the appropriate terminology) be beaten out? Or does it need cutting out and re-welding with a new one? Any ideas what the best way forward would be?

I'm no car DIY expert but I'm happy replacing the bumper, grilles, possibly front panel etc. This however is clearly a bridge too far so I'm trying to weigh up getting the pros to sort it out and I do the rest or just handing it over to them. I'd be extremely grateful for any advice anybody can offer.

Thanks in advance!

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Latest Deals

Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share






×
×
  • Create New...

Forums


News


Membership