Hi all,
Brand new to this forum after hearing some great things….I’m really looking for some help here and it’d be VERY appreciated.
I’m helping out an elderly relative who has had a bang with his 2006 Fiat Grande Punto 3door hatchback (Think it’s a Mk3).
He’s had a bang with it and he’s not covered with his insurance (his poor finances and general wellbeing has led to me attempting to repair his damagefor myself).
Anyway, a mechanic (who he cant afford) has said the damage is 95% bodywork.
I am going to replace the front bumper, bonnet, Drivers headlight( I am capable of this) but before I can get to that I need to replace the Radiator (I’ve done this before) and also the Front Panel (which holds it all together) and the re-inforcement panel.
My main concern is the re-inforcement panel, I didn’t recognize the bolt fitting at first (I can upload pictures if need be) but I am starting to think this is welded on.
The other concern is the front panel.
It looks complicated at first, but if I remove the old mangled one, and radiator, I think I can get it all fitted back in properly.
All I’m looking for is any pointers or “What not to do”…..any bumps in the road that anyone can point out for me to watch for.
Again, because of my relatives poor finances, if I can get it to a garage and all he needs to do is replace the re-inforcement panel, then that’s gonna still save a fortune with me doing everything else.
Again, thanks for any help in advance.
PS. I’ve already sourced ALL parts from eBay.
Brand new to this forum after hearing some great things….I’m really looking for some help here and it’d be VERY appreciated.
I’m helping out an elderly relative who has had a bang with his 2006 Fiat Grande Punto 3door hatchback (Think it’s a Mk3).
He’s had a bang with it and he’s not covered with his insurance (his poor finances and general wellbeing has led to me attempting to repair his damagefor myself).
Anyway, a mechanic (who he cant afford) has said the damage is 95% bodywork.
I am going to replace the front bumper, bonnet, Drivers headlight( I am capable of this) but before I can get to that I need to replace the Radiator (I’ve done this before) and also the Front Panel (which holds it all together) and the re-inforcement panel.
My main concern is the re-inforcement panel, I didn’t recognize the bolt fitting at first (I can upload pictures if need be) but I am starting to think this is welded on.
The other concern is the front panel.
It looks complicated at first, but if I remove the old mangled one, and radiator, I think I can get it all fitted back in properly.
All I’m looking for is any pointers or “What not to do”…..any bumps in the road that anyone can point out for me to watch for.
Again, because of my relatives poor finances, if I can get it to a garage and all he needs to do is replace the re-inforcement panel, then that’s gonna still save a fortune with me doing everything else.
Again, thanks for any help in advance.
PS. I’ve already sourced ALL parts from eBay.