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      09-07-2014, 05:58 PM   #1
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Help with missing front end part?

What is this open space/ hole in the front of my car for and how do I get a replacement? I think the cover fell off going through the car wash. What is the piece called? Thx
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That's for towing the car and I don't know what is called, but you can explain to dealer what ii is. it happened to me one time after car wash. I returned my car to dealer and they put it back!
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Thx for your help. I don't have the cover. I am assuming it is at the car wash still? Will the dealer replace it for free under warranty?
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I don't think that warranty covers it, but don't worry. It's cheap!
In my case since I had left my car in dealer's service department, they found the part in carwash.
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What is this open space/ hole in the front of my car for and how do I get a replacement? I think the cover fell off going through the car wash. What is the piece called? Thx
If you can't find it this is the info you are going to need.
Unfortunately it has to be painted to your car color, otherwise it is a plastic cheap piece.

Cover, tow fitting front part # 51 11 8 055 288.

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You say 'cheap' .. the part is cheap, in the UK around £15, but then the dealer (at least for my friend in his 3 series) wanted £55 to paint it! (and of course compared to the car cost it IS cheap, for a bit of plastic..)

Defo worth checking back at the car wash though
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Just go to the dealer and ask for a replacement tow hook cover. As others have said. It's cheap, the only relatively costly part would be painting it.
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