REPAIR CASE
2018 Porsche Macan Left Front Collision Repair
The bumper damage looked limited to one corner. With the bumper off, the radiator support behind it was cracked, so it was replaced along with the hood, headlamp and bumper cover.
- Vehicle
- 2018 Porsche Macan
- Damage
- Left front, Front
- Insurance claim
- Yes
- Photos
- Before · After
Before and after
Initial damage
The left corner of the front bumper cover was cracked and scraped next to the wheel, and the bumper was pushed out of line with the fender.
Left front impact.
Teardown findings
With the bumper cover removed, the radiator support was found cracked.
Repair plan
Replaced
- Hood
- Left headlamp
- Front bumper cover
- Radiator support
Repair process
Besides the visible damage, the cracked radiator support found during teardown was replaced before the new front-end parts went on.
What owners should know
A cracked bumper corner can hide a cracked radiator support behind it. The support holds the radiator in place, so damage there needs to be found before the repair is finished.
