I bought this car about 6 months ago and didn't check the vehicle history.

Forward 6 months later, I get into a minor crash and have to replace the hood, fenders, and bumper.

When I remove the bumper I noticed the damage.

Can that part be replaced easily?

The car drives fine and straight. The only thing is that it leans a little to one side.

 

You should take it to an auto body shop and check the frame.

 

how much does that usually cost?

 

It'll vary between shops. Shop around or ask people in your area for referrals. That whole front end looks pretty shotty.

 

By saying it leans its probably the suspension. I'm sure you can find the rad support at a junk yard.

 

your fine, remove the reinforcement bar and get a new one. ive seen ones damaged way worse then that.

 

I would take it to a few auto body shops and get estimates/opinions.

 

Driver side needs to be pulled and aligned. You can tell by the headlight bracket not lining up with the proper holes.

 

the radiator core support is definitely bent. the hood doesn't close and radiator core support is pushed back about 0.25 inches. should i try and hammer it back, or do i need to replace it completely?

 

I rather you take it to a body shop to put it on the frame to align the front but thats just me.

 

you want him to spend $1200+ just to pull a quarter inch play out? must be nice to have money to **** away.

pull headlights, radiator and condensor out. apply e-brake (and set into gear if manual)

find a tree or a hitch on a truck will do, get hold of a come a long or nice thick size ratchet strap, never just hook and pull, you need to wrap completely around and then hook to the strap, and just ratchet it until it comes back into position.

i swear 5-10mins worth of free work compared to $1000+ and probably a week turn around time (if not more)

 

Frame shopped charge me 250 to straighten out a minor frame issue. I guess it all depends on where you live.