I just got my factory rear bumper replaced by the bodyshop. I'm curious if my replacement bumper is true OEM because on the invoice the part cost about $350, and it didn't mention OEM but says "repl bumper cover". To my knowledge, I don't think they make factory style aftermarket bumpers.

 

they dont... it could maybe have been a used OEM bumper that they repaired...

 

yeh, there are replica oem bumpers - for all cars.

 

hmmm... really? that replica cost more than the OEM then...

 

Bump...

 

when my front bumper was jacked , costed them 500 plus paint, since insurance covered it and i knew them, they got me a Oem and no Replica

 

when i bought my OEM sport bumper cost $300+ paint/install

 

there are generic parts for all makes of cars, go to your insurance and ask them: "if I get in an accident, will you use 100% oem parts". 99% will say that it costs extra, how do you think Geico etc can be so cheap. Most people dont realize but they use generic parts for everything. Most insurance will charge you extra every month if you want 100% oem parts used.


if it is even a tiny bit off or different, they have to do the job again but it hasnt been replaced to oem standards.

 

yea alot of bodyshops out there use mickey mouse parts...you can usually tell by the poor fitment.

 

wow didnt know... thanks for the info...