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Originally Posted by sweeps
A new bumper is just that, a new bumper. If the car suffered a "massive rear end collision" I probably would've mentioned that. Yes, that includes the cost of paint and labor. I just posted it here for reference in case someone else was curious -- please don't take it personally.
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No offense was taken. I was just pointing out that original question was vague and indefinite. I quoted him labour to unbolt a bumper and bolt a new one back in, even if it's the same bumper.
In the industy, "remove and replace" (R&R) literally means that. If you want additional work done like paint, bodywork, parts, it's going to cost you extra.
To me though, $600 sounds a little on the low side for a dealer. That sounds like what an independent shop would charge. A rear bumper cover alone is almost $400 new from the dealer.
If you're getting an insurance appraisal, it's much better to get a quote from an authorized dealer using new parts. Don't forget color matching because the rest of the car has faded. You need to blend the panels so they're a consistent shade. The car has to be in the exact shape as it was pre-accident.
In my experience though, if you decide to sell a car it's no longer financially sound to invest any more money in repairs. Just clean it up and sell it as is. Any repairs you make won't net you a matching increase in sale price. I usually just deduct from book value the amount required for the repairs.