How much does bumper repair cost?
Bumper repair costs vary widely with damage type and whether sensors or cameras are involved. Light scuffs and scratches typically run a few hundred dollars; repairing a cracked or sensor-equipped bumper runs higher; full OEM bumper replacement with ADAS recalibration on a luxury vehicle is meaningfully more. Written estimates at 1st Effect Auto are always free — call (973) 406-6363.
Last updated May 27, 2026
Honest cost ranges by damage tier
Minor scuff / scratch repair
Surface clear-coat scuffs, light curb rash, single-color blemishes. Usually repair, sand, refinish — typically a few hundred dollars.
Cracked or dented bumper repair
Plastic welding, filler, refinish, and sometimes blending into adjacent panels. Higher than a scuff repair; depends on paint complexity.
Sensor / ADAS-equipped bumper
Same repair work plus pre- and post-repair scans and sensor or camera recalibration. Modern bumpers often need this — it's not optional if the safety systems are to work correctly.
Full OEM bumper replacement
When the cover is too damaged to repair, or the reinforcement beam and absorbers are compromised. OEM cover, refinish to the exact paint code, install, and recalibrate sensors. The high end of the range.
What moves the price
Damage type
A scuff is not a crack. A crack is not a torn mount. Each step up the severity ladder adds labor and material.
Paint complexity
A single-stage solid color is simpler than a three-stage pearl or a tri-coat. Adjacent panels may need blending so the repair is invisible.
Sensors, radar, cameras
Bumpers housing parking sensors, blind-spot radar, or forward-facing cameras need post-repair calibration. This is a real labor and equipment cost — and necessary.
Repair vs replace
We repair when it's right and replace when it isn't. OEM replacement parts cost more than aftermarket but preserve fit, finish, and resale value.
Insurance vs out of pocket
If the bumper damage is part of a claim, you typically pay only your deductible. Out-of-pocket scuff repairs are straightforward cash estimates.
Why we don't publish flat prices
No two bumpers come in with the same damage, the same paint, or the same sensor package behind the cover. Quoting flat numbers online is a guess at best and misleading at worst. A free written estimate after we see the vehicle gives you a real number you can hold us to.
Get a free estimate today
Stop by 325 US-46, Rockaway, NJ during business hours, or call (973) 406-6363. Read more about our bumper repair service before you come in.
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