e46 bumper

[ugene425]

Help!

I managed to dent one corner of my rear bumper and I now need to replace the whole bumper!

It is a 330 ci face lift 2003 black coupe model (with parking sensors). My local garage quoted me £836 all in for a new part,fitted, sprayed and incl VAT!

I have had a look on ebay for genuine parts but cannot seem to find one! If anyone has any advice (to get tedious ordeal done cheaper) please could you kindly let me know.

Many thanks

[roofer]

Get a hairdryer on it if its not split.

[Mr-B]

Have you tried any breakers yards? There are some that specialise in BMW,s, have a google.

There is a BMW forum too (I think it may be bmwland) where a genuine BMW garage will supply all manner of BMW bits including painted panels at a fair bit less than full RRP.

[nrick]

i get my parts from either Cotswold (new) or Fab direct (SH), great service from both.

[Mr-B]

nrick said:

i get my parts from either Cotswold (new) or Fab direct (SH), great service from both.

I think Cotswold are the dealer that give good rates via bmwland, if you join the forum and ask for a quote for what you need via there you will get a reference number to order the parts at the dicounted rates. Not sure how big a saving it is though. Seems to be spoken about quite positively over there though.

[Frances The Mute]

I just replaced mine.

It cost £30 from a breaker (was a bit tatty) so my sprayer did some overtime on the perp side of things. It cost £250 for the paintwork and an hour of my time to fit it as it was a bit of a pig of a job.

[nrick]

Mr-B said:

I think Cotswold are the dealer that give good rates via bmwland, if you join the forum and ask for a quote for what you need via there you will get a reference number to order the parts at the dicounted rates. Not sure how big a saving it is though. Seems to be spoken about quite positively over there though.

I deal with Cotswold (hereford), Rich is the man there. Great service. I think I got about 10% but don't quote me, defo the best place to order new parts from with free P&P (I collected as I am close and didn't trust the Royal Fail just before Christmas)

BMWland is also worth a read.

[Teddye4687]

nrick said:

i get my parts from either Cotswold (new) or Fab direct (SH), great service from both.

Fab Direct looks useful, bookmarked, thanks

One of my (colour coded) parking sensors is playing up, might give them a shout

[ugene425]

Guys thank you so much! I will try those above contacts and let you know how I get on..