New front bumper time or maybe possibly repair?

[fsa]

So I drove it into a stupid bollard hidden in the shadows next to a wall.

 

 

I posted on FB for a heads up of any blue VRSs being broken and found two in Manchester. But, is there a possibility of taking the front bumper off and beating it on the inside to get the dent out? It is broken near the screw on the left of the grill, but if it were to look okay, it would save me a lot of hassle.

 

The headlight washer cap has broken off, but I can't work out if it has left pieces in the mechanism. The piece that fell has three prongs on it which look snapped....is it just pliers to take out what its left in the washer? Based on previous threads, I think I can buy replacements from the dealer for <£10.

 

If, however, you suggest I replace the whole bumper, what do I use to cut the washer holes with? A dremel?

 

And am I right in thinking the VRS front bumper is different to the standard Octavia? If they are the same, are there non-VRS Octavias in Racing Blue?

 

Also, since I will have to take the bumper off etc, is it worthwhile doing a retrofit of front parking sensors (to avoid this kind of stupidity in future)? Mine already has the rear sensors and the Stream MP3 radio; based on other threads here, it will involve some VCDSing. 

 

 

As ever, many thanks.

 

 

Edited 22 March, 2015 by fsa

[Nikonite]

There are companies that deal specifically with bumper repairs. Might work our cheaper in the long run and much less hassle.

[devonutopia]

The cost of buying a VGC bumper to replace the lot might be more than the cost to repair that.  Tough call to make though.

[fsa]

Appreciate the insight. Any rough idea of how much a VGC bumper should cost? Under £200?

 

Bumper repair specialist people....like the Chips Away franchise?

Edited 22 March, 2015 by fsa

[fsa]

 

This crack makes me think a repair may be more expensive than getting one from the scrappy.

 

Can anyone recommend any indy bodyworks places in the East Anglia area? Or even in London? I'm based in Cambridge, but am willing to travel for a good deal. The local Chips Away is quite xp, based on a previous quote I got.

[Nikonite]

I can't recommend anyone specific but the bumper repair guys can plastic weld. I had my old impreza done many years ago and it had a worse crack than that. Just Google bumper repairs, a few came up when I searched.

[fsa]

Thanks, Nikonite.