SpeedFreek
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So I get out of work and notice my grill is all messed up on my 2005 Jetta. The bumper is cracked and there is a large piece of the lower center grill missing along with a piece of the lower grill on the passenger side. I managed to make it look acceptable for now by pushing pieces back where they belong but will need to replace the front bumper and the grill below the liscence plate and passenger headlight along with the trim pieces that hold it in place.
Now I DO NOT want to make a insurance claim as my rates are sky high already (try being 19, male, and driving an expensive car) and my deductible is higher than what it will probably cost to fix it.
So I will be doing the work minus any paint myself and am hoping for pointers and places to find the replacement parts needed. The dammage appears to be vandalisim but for all I know it was a hit and run and the lack of security cameras in the parking lot there make me interested in a nice alarm system as well.
I could post pictures if anyone requests and I just might anyway when I get a camera handy, any questions about it I will be glad to answer and any help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: An aftermarket front end, though I doubt anyone makes it, wouldnt be out of the question. Being 19 and accused of driving a family car hurts.
Now I DO NOT want to make a insurance claim as my rates are sky high already (try being 19, male, and driving an expensive car) and my deductible is higher than what it will probably cost to fix it.
So I will be doing the work minus any paint myself and am hoping for pointers and places to find the replacement parts needed. The dammage appears to be vandalisim but for all I know it was a hit and run and the lack of security cameras in the parking lot there make me interested in a nice alarm system as well.
I could post pictures if anyone requests and I just might anyway when I get a camera handy, any questions about it I will be glad to answer and any help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: An aftermarket front end, though I doubt anyone makes it, wouldnt be out of the question. Being 19 and accused of driving a family car hurts.
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