Car Damaged

[TripleT]

Not mine thankfully

I'm just after a bit of advice really as I'm not clued up on Golfs.

My mate's recently had a coming together with another car (long story and I can't be bother going into detail) and basically he's damaged the drivers front wing - just the wing amazingly! He's taking it in tomorrow to get it check out though.

The car's a MKIV Golf GTi (1.8T before anyone slates it ).

Has anyone got a rough price for a new one sprayed and fitted? (the car is black).

He might also consider getting one from a scrappy, so a few questions if you would be so kind:

His is a 5 door, I'm guessing this won't make a difference, 3 door ones will fit?

I believe GTi front wings are different from other models, is that right?

How easy are front wings to get on and off the car?

And does anyone know a rough price for a straight one from a scrapy?

Oh and can anyone recommend any scappies in the NW area with lots of rear-end / passenger-side damage!

Any advice or links are appreciated, thanks

 

[Maz]

New wing wont cost a lot of money.

I'd imagine you'd be able to get a pattern part for no more than £50

Then add another £70-£120 to paint it.

 

[laissez-faire]

I have a lot of experience with crash damage on the MkIV Golf. I bet the radiator has been damaged too as it is just tucked under the wing and the slightest of knocks means the garage will suggest a replacement, they were 74.50 last time I looked. Could easily be £500 by the time it is sprayed.

 

[pinkaardvark]

Intercoolers are int he wing also, one on lower tuned cars and both sides on the higher tuned ones. Well that's my knowledge of A3/TT's but I assume the golf would be the same?