It Definitely Wasn't My Fault.......

[Nick W858]

Got the call last night from my wife. There's a problem with the car - think I have ripped off the rear bumper!

Turns out that when exiting a pay barrier at the train station she has executed a sharp right turn and gone up a kerb with the rear wheel, hooking the bumper join into a small post which then proceeded to tear the bumper off as she moved forward. Naturally when you hear contact you just keep on driving don't you?!

Took it in to a local bodyshop today - fortunately the bumper retaining part behind the wheelarch has taken the brunt of the damage. There is one on eBay for £15 but is the wrong side unfortunately, Lexus charge £81 plus vat!

There were quite a few scratches on the bumper anyway so am thinking of having the whole bumper resprayed while they are sorting the retaining bracket.

No comments necessary re women drivers, I am sure we have all done worse at some point!

[ChrisKaye]

Could be cheaper getting a replacement second hand bumper skin in the right colour for you rather than a respray?

If you get one from an RX being broken for parts, they may throw in the retaining clip.

Hope it doesn't put your missus off driving the RX or wanting to "downsize"!