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How to repair the bumper of a Toyota Yaris at home

Model: Toyota Yaris Xp90 - Years 2005-2011
Part: Body

Unfortunately, it can happen that you bump the bumper, causing a dent. We know that these parts of our Toyota Yaris are made of plastic, so with a bit of creativity and skill, we can carry out a small repair to avoid driving around with a damaged car. You only need a hairdryer, or if you want to do a better job, you can get a tool that will also be useful in other situations, including in the kitchen (for which it was originally designed). This is a kitchen blowtorch (you can find it on Amazon, for example, for £17.99 including delivery), with which, with a bit of care and by following the instructions in the video, you will be able to reshape the bumper back to its original form.

Updated on 29 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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