We have all been there. You’re reversing out of an underground car park, when suddenly you hear it.
A bollard that wasn’t there a second ago and then the sound of your car scraping alongside it. You get out, have a look at the bumper and start wondering how bad it actually is.
Is it a small repair? After all, it’s still in one piece. But that scrape looks really bad. Maybe you need a whole new bumper?
That’s the difficult part. Looking at the damage yourself doesn’t always tell you what’s underneath it. That is usually your sign to start searching for “bumper repair Sydney” and trying to work out what can actually be fixed.
What bumper damage can be repaired on site?
A lot of everyday bumper damage can be repaired without taking the car to a workshop or smash repairers. This includes scuffs and surface scratches, as well as deeper scratches that have gone through the paint.
Small dents and pushed-in sections can often be repaired too, and cracks and splits in plastic bumpers aren’t necessarily a reason to replace the whole bar, although it does depend on the severity of the damage.
But you don’t need to work out whether your damage qualifies yourself.
If you’re not sure, reach out to Bumpertek today and send through a few photos. Bumpertek can assess the damage and tell you what’s possible before anything is booked.
There are some jobs that aren’t suitable for mobile repair. For instance, a bumper that’s been torn away from its mounting points, structural damage, or damage around parking sensors and cameras may need more than an on-site repair.
If that’s the case, Bumpertek will tell you upfront.
What actually happens with mobile bumper repair?
The process of getting mobile bumper repairs is very simple.
First, send through a few photos of the damage. Bumpertek can provide a free, no-obligation quote based on what they can see. If you’re happy with the quote, you book a time that suits you.
The technician arrives with the professional repair equipment needed to carry out the job. And the best part, is the repair is done on site and, once it’s finished, your car is ready to drive.
All you need on the day is somewhere safe and legal to park, with enough room around the car for the technician to work and access to electricity.
Why bumper damage is so common in Sydney
Sydney doesn’t make parking particularly easy. There are narrow terrace streets, tight ramps into apartment car parks, bollards outside shopping centres and kerbside parking on hills.Sometimes a bumper scrape is just part of driving and parking in the city.
The bigger problem is what happens afterwards. Leaving the car at a workshop for days over a scuff can be more inconvenient than the damage itself. Thankfully, with mobile bumper repair, the repairer comes to the car instead.
Repair or replace the bumper?
Replacing a bumper isn’t always necessary – often times a repair will be sufficient.
If the existing bar can be properly repaired, it will usually cost less than replacing it. It also means keeping the original bumper on the car rather than waiting for a new one to be ordered, painted and fitted.
The right option depends on the damage, which is why it’s always worth getting it assessed first.
Why Bumpertek?
Bumpertek has been specialising in mobile bumper and paint repair across Sydney for more than 15 years.
Factory colour matching and professional repair equipment are part of the service, along with free photo quotes.
And if a job isn’t suitable for mobile repair, you’ll get a straight answer before booking it.
Don't guess what your bumper repair will cost
You don’t need to stand there looking at a cracked or scraped bumper and try to work out whether it’s repairable. If you’re wondering if your bumper can be repaired, send a few photos and send them through toBumpertek for a free, no-obligation quote.
If it’s suitable for mobile repair, you can then book a time that works for you and have the job done where your car is already parked. So reach out to Bumpertek today.
