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Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:03 pm
All the above is true, but I myself repaired my front end twice now for similar type, non-structural damage...meaning that the frame was not bent either time and alignment was still maintained. If your collision made the car out of alignment most likely only a body shop can competently help you, if it is only cosmetic meaning replacing parts and unbending a few things you can DIY it.
Best bet and the path I took is find a donor car and strip the whole front out and replace your parts as needed, and making sure you also keep a selection of nuts and bolts/etc. for future needs. There are quite a few little brackets and such that get messed up and are best replaced if possible such as the crash bar and mounts, and for sure your fiberglass foglight brackets are toast.