[liquidsmoke]

If you have insurance, and you should, contact them. But before you do that, call around and get a repair estimate and see which method cost less compared to your insurance deductible.

Had a similar thing happen to me not to long ago and insisted my insurance replace my front bumper cover, even though a shop could of easily repaired it. I don't like the idea of patching up plastic.

Good luck.

Also, if you do go the route of trying to get a new number cover, even though it can be fixed. Don't back down. Because the insurance company will try to go the cheapest route also. Even the guy at the shop I was taking it to told me I had very little chance of getting a brand new bumper. Just remember, it's YOUR car and what happens to it is your decision.