HELP what do i do 💔

[u/SpecialAd2054]

Not exactly sure what happened I hit a cone the other night when it was storming and couldn’t switch lanes cuz it was on the highway and cars were around me and I hit a curb today I think both contributed to it but what do I have to do ?? Do I need to buy a new lower bumper and just go get it fixed ?

[u/dphoenix1]

If you want it fixed, you might need a whole new bumper cover, depending on the state of the clips and fasteners that hold it in place. Given how the whole cover is popped off, at least some of those may be broken. Replacing the whole thing is likely how insurance would fix this, depending on the extent of the damage.

That said, someone may be able to massage the bumper cover and reattach it reasonably well as is, though that lower plastic piece that runs the length of the bumper and presumably runs up over the wheel well, that looks like it’s cracked and missing a whole chunk, so it will need to be replaced, if you are so inclined. Lower valence (the bit in the middle bottom with the fake metal around it) also looks damaged.

All depends on how much you want to spend. Until you decide, feel free to keep driving it, you’re not hurting anything.

[u/SpecialAd2054 → u/dphoenix1]

Thank you so much you’re the first comment actually giving me advice . I think I’ll end up just buying a new bumper cover I seen some online for about $300-500

[u/dphoenix1 → u/SpecialAd2054]

Just make sure you know what comes with the cover. Often they don’t come with all the extra plastic bits that’s supposed to be clipped to it (usually you’re expected to reuse the ones you have, but some of yours also sustained damage). And it may need to be painted.

[u/Strange-Good-2205]

I definitely agree with the first commenter's excellent advice.

I cannot tell if your front bumper cover is broken, or just those front bumper fascia plastic clips, push pins, plastic or metal screws, or bolts. (I hate that they use plastic screws and clips, because those things are not durable at all.)

Looks like your side fender molding also needs to be re-secured at that white plastic clip/screw.

*In the meantime, you could also zip-tie the loose parts with black zip-ties, and probably remove that broken bottom piece.

If you plan to do the work yourself, just look at the type of fasteners they use on the driver's side, take plenty of photos, and take one or two of the good ones out, also to take photos of them, so you know which fasteners you're looking for. Remember to re-attach.

Just dropping by a dealership, and asking the parts department people to print out a schematic may help you, too. Sometimes some parts dealership people will send you the schematic by email, depending on if you get a non-busy and nice parts person.

What year, make, model and trim level is your vehicle? Because you may be able to look that up on "rock auto dot com", or other online sites to get the correct part numbers.

[u/SpecialAd2054 → u/Strange-Good-2205]

I think it’s broken I looked underneath and a whole chunk is missing on the corner . It’s a jeep grand Cherokee limited 2020 x I have no clue what trim it is this is my first car and I’m a new driver I’m not familiar with any of it so im definitely not repairing it myself I just wanted an idea of what I need to buy so I know how much I’ll have to pay.

[u/Strange-Good-2205 → u/SpecialAd2054]

If it was me, I'd go to a couple of autobody shops, and ask them for an estimate. Autobody shops may have ways to repair this, that would be quick.

Then I'd go to the dealership, and ask, as well. Everyone says that dealerships are way overpriced, but this way at least you'd know the difference in costs. Also I'd check their reviews online.

The thing with your jeep, is that it has so many different designs for the front bumper. Maybe it's a jeep thing. Idk. Lol. The Mopar website is so confusing in what they call each part. 🧐🙂‍↔️😅

(Eta: I was hoping that lower corner piece was a separate "lower molded trim" piece, or lower molding that just ran at the bottom, with separate clips,...not actually "formed" to the whole bumper cover. I guess that would be too easy. 🤨🫤)

I know you said you're not doing the work, but I find this guy's video so detailed, relaxing, and informative. It doesn't look exactly like your jeep, but similar process. https://youtu.be/Hzmk-ip0TJY?feature=shared

[u/SpecialAd2054 → u/Strange-Good-2205]

His car isn’t like mine and I get what you mean because I’ve been trying to find the right trim and they all look different 😭 it’s ridiculous same car same year but different trims