Petrol Flappy/cover Thing

[Barry Jones]

Hi all,

just a quick question - hopefully. After filling my car up a week or so ago the petrol cover came of in my hand. On further inspection it appears as if the bracket that holds the cover/flap to the bodywork has snapped. Half of the bracket is on flap and the other half is still riveted to the body work.

I have phoned toyota about a replacement and was quoted about £120 to get it fixed, that includes a new flap, bracket, rivets, spray and fitting. Cheap toyota parts quoted the flap with rivets at a slightly cheaper price. But that would still require painting.

Obviously getting a new one sprayed is going to make it look different to my slightly aged 03 plated paintwork. So as a last resort I was wondering if any of you have had this happen to you and if the flap I have could be fixed and re-used. Saving me a bit of money.

Thanks in advance,

Barry

Edit - Car details:

03 Celica Gen 7 - VVTLi TSport

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