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Old 02-27-2016, 05:49 PM   #1
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If you sell it and someone questions, you have pictures to prove how trivial the damage was and how it does not jeopardize any safety related item.

Been there, buyer just nodded at my disclosure, felt good about the disclosure as proof I wasn't hiding anything and actually said that contributed to his confidence in the sale.

They will refinish the bumper cover so the only question is the paint match. The fender scrape...that is the item I'd want to know how they repair it.

You said it was already a good deal, probably just a better deal after...if done right. Reserve the right to walk away if not done right.

Here is what I'd do:
Offer $500 earnest money against the adjusted price contingent on receiving pictures of the in progress repair and it being done right. Write up a contract to that effect and define right as undetectable paint match and full behind the bumper safety inspection. Should be ready by the good weather.
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Old 02-28-2016, 02:35 AM   #2
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Hard to tell from the pic but it's quite possible no replacement parts will be needed. The headlight doesn't appear to be damaged or even scratched. The fender looks like it either just has a paint scrape or possibly a slight dent/crease. A good paintless dent removal guy will be able to straighten that out, he will be able to get to the back side by removing the fender liner. And even the bumper cover can probably be heated a little bit and " popped " back out to shape. Maybe a skim coat of bondo will be needed. Paint the entire front bumper and just a little bit of that fender and you're good to go. While the bumper cover is off being worked structural damage can be assessed but I doubt there is any. If the hood and door edge seam look good I say go for it IF it's the car you want.
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