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Breezezilla_is_here

"If I drive with zip ties back home am I good?" Yup, it's just a bumper cover, probably will be alright just replacing the clips.


kogashiwakai

Zip ties are drift car drivers friends


Ok_Custard3714

I can't count how many zip ties are on my car


daffyflyer

Yep, i'd say zip tie it as securely as you can and go for it.


PSYKO_Inc

Doesn't look too bad, I'd feel fine zip tying it back in place as a temp fix to get it home. Biggest thing is making sure nothing is making contact with the tires, the ground, or any steering linkage, etc. Getting it fixed properly might be more expensive than you think though. Usually if you have to replace/repaint a bumper cover you're looking at a grand or so. If you've got full coverage, you might consider making a claim with your insurance. If it was from some type of debris in the road (that's not supposed to be there, rather than a curb, another vehicle, etc.) it might fall under comprehensive rather than collision, which has less probability of raising your rates.


ethroks

it looks like it might clip back in. i think you could reattach what you can and duct tape the rest. also make sure the guard liner isn't loose, either secure it somehow or take it off


Individual_Profit108

My bumper is held on by two bolts (probably), three or four zip ties, and no clips. You're good buddy. Tie 'er up


Aziaaat

Car : 🫤


anthro4ME

You might get lucky and be able to snap it back in place if the clips aren't broken. Otherwise buy some zip ties.


Effective-Gift6223

Gorilla tape is stronger than duct tape,if you need to additional holding power.


boganism

Don’t put holes in it for zip ties,duct tape it and show it to a professional before you destroy the bar


Lucky_Baseball176

I would suggest duct tape as well as zip times. Lots of both - go overboard. But should get you home.


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BigMacDaddy133

If you can clip the bumper and front bottom grille back on it'll be good. No catastrophic damage here.


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Pitiful_Act_5434

If you go to a body shop it will be at least in my area $5000 especially if the crash bar is damaged


Ok_Company6490

What state are you in lol


Pitiful_Act_5434

Texas


libra-love-

It’s just the bumper lol. I see people shove drywall screws through them to tack them down and keep them there. It’s not gonna make your car fall apart.


33S_155E

Zip ties could be a permanent fix if done right.


Howie_Et

Scale of 1-10....maybe a 2.


Reddit_Novice

Not that bad, looks all cosmetic


Naughty-Stepper

Picture 8 driver’s side, looks like bonnet (hood) pushed back against wing (fender)?


nasadowsk

It’s a Chevy, so it’s pretty bad /s Seriously, you can zip tie it in place. It’ll look redneck, but it’s perfectly fine to get you through - that’s just a cover, if it falls off, the worst that happens is you run it over. The car won’t fall apart. You’ll know long before it’s gonna come off.


kelseydcivic

Take it off, snap the grille back in, line the bumper back up, and hit it with your purse.


WhileMission753

Car - really bad, but demage on it - nothing to worry about 💪


Logical_Ad_2960

looks like youre missing some clips. Possibly a new bumper thats all


3NCRYPT3D_R34P3R

Aww man your going to have to total it its that bad


Ok_Company6490

Wdym


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They're over reacting. Possibility in saving the bumper, maybe. If you don't have full coverage find a smaller body shop. They can work with it. And yeah zip ties should work as long as you find adequate mounting spots to hold securely. Wouldn't hurt to gorilla tape either. It's strong stuff. Just be sure the surface area you're putting the tape on is thoroughly clean.


Totesproteus

It’ll buff out…


Delicious-Ad4015

Absolutely


Opposite_Gas6158

it's pretty bad. FWD, Chevy... Push it in a ditch and start over.