[APG85]

Fender bender in a parking lot today (2009 Limited). Bumper took the most of it, license plate mounting and some scratches on the spare tire cover.
Think I'll order a new bumper from ebay. They say they'll paint it to match...total about $380.00. Not sure where to get a color matched license plate mount.

 

[APG85]

Any suggestions on where to get quality painted parts other than ebay or is a body shop the only way to go? Does anyone have any experience with the ebay replacement body parts...are they decent (the reviews seem pretty good)? I'm also after the license plate mount in addition to the bumper. Thanks.

 

[APG85]

Thanks for the advise! I think I've decided against the ebay part(s). I'm considering getting the bumper from ToyotaPartsEStore (about $200.00 + shipping) and then I'll take it to a local body shop to be properly painted.
Toyota Parts - OEM Toyota Parts

 

[APG85]

I ended up getting the bumper directly from Toyota and they got it for me overnight. It really wasn't much more than any of the "internet suppliers" and the fit was perfect. I'll pull it back off eventually and have it painted at a body shop but for now, it doesn't look bad black.

 

[APG85]

As requested, a picture of the new, black bumper. As I mentioned, I will eventually remove it and have it painted to match. I also bought the license plate garnish (which also took at hit) and that part came painted to match. I haven't installed it yet. I think it requires removal of the spare tire and the spare tire mount to get it off as part of it runs up under that area.
We did get lucky, the guy hit us in the "best" spot. There was no damage under the bumper cover...