I have a VW Polo 2018 model, silver paint, with damage to the front bumper. I’d like to get it replaced. Firstly are pattern bumpers okay, and any that are to be avoided? I see a lot on eBay and elsewhere. Secondly, what sort of price should I expect to pay? I know I can get quotes, but it’d be nice to know if they are reasonable, or I should shop around more.

I could have a local bodyshop do it all, or buy the bumper myself, pay them to spray it, then pay a very good local indie garage to fit it.

The local chap did some work on my suspension recently and fixed an oil leak without charge. I had seen some oil on my drive, so that was kosher. And a year back the VW garage said the rear brakes needed replacing, he took it in, didn’t change them, said they had more than 50% left. He just did the front brakes. The VW garage often claims work is needed when it isn’t.

Edited by Leif on 31/03/2024 at 14:44