2017 - Volume #41, Issue #3, Page #05
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Lower Cost Way To Do Body Work
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“I had to repair the front end of our 2006 Dodge Stratus after my daughter hit a deer. Did you know that you can buy hoods and fenders online that are all pre-painted and ready to install? Just go to Painted Autobody Parts (www.paintedautobodyparts.com; ph 630-458-0082) and give them your paint code and they’ll send the parts out. The paint color was perfect and the savings were huge compared to conventional body work. I ordered all the other parts - grill inserts, headlights, and radiator support - from other suppliers. All parts fit like a glove.”
Here’s how Roger’s project penciled out:
Front bumper skin
His cost: $271 plus $71 shipping
Body shop est.: $388 plus $1,045 for painting
Hood Panel
His cost: $366 plus $72 shipping
Body shop est.: $272 plus $1,045 for painting
Headlight assembly
His cost: $66 for a pair
Body shop est. $285 for each - $570 total
Radiator support bar
His cost: $71
Body shop est: $121
Grille panels
His cost: $83 for all new parts
Body shop est.: $12 for used parts
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