IS250 2007 Front bar damaged....

[Rahhgrr]

So this happened to my front bar today. Not happy. I don't know if I should go through insurance or just pay to fixit myself. My excess is $850. I'd need a new bar, there's no fixing this. Does anyone know about how much it would cost to get a new one, and where the best place for me to get one would be? Or will it cost way more than $850 and I should just go through insurance? 

[lexusnx200]

Check if the wreckers has one similar in the same colour. Pretty sure u can get a few smash repair to install it for cheap.

Or go through insurance. They will replace a new one and install it properly

[plankton007]

If you know how to install the bar properly then it'll be cheaper to buy a new bar and paint (unless you want to paint match your hood and fenders). If not the $850 excess will most likely be cheaper but depending on the price you buy the bar and painter (maybe a friend?) it'll only be cheaper by a bit (if you're lucky). In most cases it won't be.