<p>“I would guess about $1,500, mostly because it can be very expensive to get the paint to match: you often have to tint it down, then blend it with the nearby parts of the car so that it looks normal.”</p>
<p>Paint is really cheap and can be easily matched to the manufacturer’s color by their code. Replacement bumpers come unpainted, they are not expensive either. It is the labor (and shop space taken by the car) that add up to the unbelievable number on the repair bill. Even a slightly torn off or bent bumper most of the time cannot be re-attached without compromising its integrity and safety, and reputable shops will not do this - huge liability. Insurance companies will not for sub-standard repair work either.</p>