Advice for damage whilst parked

  1. My model of MX-5 is: Niseko mk3
  2. I’m based near: Leicester
  3. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: Scratch on front bumper and inner arch screws

Hi, was hit by someone whilst I was parked and away from my car. Very frustrating. As Im fairly new to driving and mx5s I was wondering which screws I need to get for the inner arch of my car as they were knocked out and if anyone can recommend what to do about the front scratch that would be a big help. Thanks!


You are lucky, looks like no paint missing and no deformation. Have a go at polishing those scratches out. Depending on results, if there is a sizeable lip/scrape when you pass your finger over the scratch as to weather you need a paint job or not and how fussy you are re finish results.
The clips are readily available, I’ve bought the below for an NC1.

Or these…

Do check the size with an existing clip on the car before ordering.

Thanks for the advice and links, I will give polishing ago. Hopefully it’ll do the trick. Much appreciated!