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Offline daveob1g60

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Time to swap a front and back bumper and bonnet on mk4
« on: 17 September 2013, 00:39 »
Just wondering how long to allow for a mechanic to swap front and back bumpers and a bonnet?

what would u all say is a fair price?

Offline turbokid23

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Re: Time to swap a front and back bumper and bonnet on mk4
« Reply #1 on: 17 September 2013, 00:43 »
Mate do it your self and saver your money prob take u 20min change bumpers

Offline barrym381

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Re: Time to swap a front and back bumper and bonnet on mk4
« Reply #2 on: 17 September 2013, 00:53 »
as said try it yourself just get a mate to help with the bonnet  :wink: plenty of vids on youtube to show you how

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Re: Time to swap a front and back bumper and bonnet on mk4
« Reply #3 on: 17 September 2013, 06:58 »
Bumpers are extremely easy to change, had mine off many times
But to answer your question, they shouldn't need more than 2 hours for a skilled one to do it. 
« Last Edit: 17 September 2013, 07:04 by Nino »

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Re: Time to swap a front and back bumper and bonnet on mk4
« Reply #4 on: 17 September 2013, 07:38 »
Seriously, do the bumpers yourself! I can have the front off in less than 10 mins, rear slightly longer but I reckon I could have both changed within 45 mins.

Bonnet is much easier with 2 people though.

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Re: Time to swap a front and back bumper and bonnet on mk4
« Reply #5 on: 17 September 2013, 09:19 »
how much they charging? Il do it for half the price  :whistle:

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Re: Time to swap a front and back bumper and bonnet on mk4
« Reply #6 on: 17 September 2013, 09:22 »
Front bumper 5 minutes
Rear bumper 20 minutes
Bonnet 30 minutes plus one person

Grab a mate and some tools and get busy :afro:

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Re: Time to swap a front and back bumper and bonnet on mk4
« Reply #7 on: 18 September 2013, 08:37 »
I see your based in cardiff, i dnt mind helping you out, but ive never changed a bonnet.

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Re: Time to swap a front and back bumper and bonnet on mk4
« Reply #8 on: 18 September 2013, 12:24 »
bonnet is pretty much 4 nuts and disconnecting wipers