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2023 Mazda CX-5 Front-End Collision Repair in Lodi, NJ
A closer look at the repair — from damage to finish
Our Work / 2023 Mazda CX-5
From Right-Front Damage to a Finished CX-5
This gray 2023 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition AWD came to Mizzoni’s Auto Body in Lodi with collision damage concentrated at the right-front corner. The hood was distorted, the fender was damaged around the headlamp opening, and the open bumper area exposed components beneath the exterior panels.
The repair extended beyond the parts you see from the outside. Its scope included work on supporting brackets, the front impact bar, radiator support, air-conditioning components, and wiring, alongside panel repair and refinishing.
The photographs show the initial inspection, paint preparation, and finished exterior. The cost answers explain approximate amounts from this project and distinguish a component’s price from the cost of a complete repair.
The visible change
Before and After
BEFOREAFTERFront-end damage on this 2023 Mazda CX-5 affected the hood, right-front fender, headlamp, and bumper area. The collision repair combined body-panel and component work with gray paint refinishing, bringing the headlamp, hood edge, fender, bumper, and grille back together at the same front corner.
Repair cost answer
How much was this Mazda CX-5 front-end repair?
About $11,100This collision-repair total · including taxThis 2023 Mazda CX-5 front-end collision repair came to about $11,100, including tax. Its scope covered panels, bumper and grille components, a headlamp, front support, A/C work, refinishing, and diagnostic operations. This is an approximate cost for this project, not an average or quote for another vehicle.
Inspection
A Closer Look at the Damage
With the hood open, the inspection photograph gives a wider view of the damaged right-front corner. Markings identify affected areas around the fender, headlamp, and bumper components. The close-ups show the broken lamp housing, distorted metal around the opening, and exposed wiring and reservoir below it.
A finished bumper cover conceals much of this area. Brackets, retainers, liners, and fasteners sit around or behind the larger assemblies, so the inspection and repair plan addressed those smaller components as well as the visible panels. Our collision repair quote guide explains what to ask about the work included in an estimate.
More than the outer panels
What This Repair Involved
This CX-5 needed work across several connected areas. The overview below groups the repair into the exterior panels, supporting components, mechanical and electrical work, refinishing, and diagnostic checks.
Bumper & grille
Cover, grille, impact bar, absorber, brackets, moldings, and fasteners.
Headlamp & support
Right headlamp, radiator support, air guide, and shutter assembly.
Hood & panels
Hood and hinges, right fender and liner, left-fender and right-front door repair.
A/C & wiring
Condenser and A/C service, washer reservoir, horn, and harness work.
Paint & protection
Refinishing, clear coat, seam sealer, corrosion protection, sanding and buffing.
Scans & calibration
Pre-repair and post-repair scans, plus a static front-bumper calibration in the repair plan.
The repair scope
Panel Work, Parts, and the Details Behind Them
Hood, Fender, and Adjoining Panel Work
The panel work included the hood and both hinges, with refinishing on the hood’s underside as well as its visible surface. At the right fender, the scope extended to the panel, liner, brackets, and wheel-opening molding. Repair to the left fender and right-front door brought adjoining panels into the work as well.
Displacement at the hood and front end also called for a tie-down and pull operation in the repair plan. That is a broader task than replacing an outer panel. The exact alignment and structural work for another vehicle depends on its inspection; the appearance of a damaged bumper alone cannot establish that scope.
Bumper, Grille, and Supporting Components
At the front bumper, the work involved the visible cover and grille alongside the impact bar, absorber, brackets, retainers, and fasteners. The radiator support, air guide, and shutter assembly added supporting components behind the finished front fascia.
The right headlamp was a separate replacement assembly. Hood, lamp, grille, bumper, and fender fit come together at the same front corner, which is why this repair involved several neighboring components rather than one isolated cosmetic panel.
Repair cost answer
How much does a Mazda CX-5 headlight replacement cost?
About $730Recycled headlamp part only · this CX-5 repairThe recycled (LKQ) right-headlamp assembly for this 2023 Mazda CX-5 was about $730, excluding associated installation labor and tax. That is an approximate part price from this project. A new-OEM assembly or a different lamp specification can produce a different quote.
Air Conditioning, Wiring, and Other Components
The repair scope included an air-conditioning condenser and refrigerant service, along with a washer reservoir, horn, and wiring-harness repair and retaping. Those items help explain the broader work around the exposed front corner in the inspection photographs.
A condenser part price is only one piece of an A/C repair. Installation, the service needed for the system, and any additional damage belong in the complete quote. If your vehicle’s A/C is not working, an assessment is needed before choosing a repair or comparing costs.
This project used a mix of part types: a recycled (LKQ) replacement headlamp, OEM components, and CAPA aftermarket panels and parts. A quote for a different parts combination can differ from the examples here. Our guide to questions to ask about collision repairs includes discussing OEM, aftermarket, and recycled parts with your shop.
Repair cost answer
How much does it cost to fix a car’s A/C?
About $150Condenser part only · this CX-5 repairFor this 2023 Mazda CX-5 collision repair, the aftermarket A/C condenser part was about $150. Installation labor, refrigerant service, and tax are separate. The full cost to fix a car’s A/C depends on the fault and the work needed, so the condenser price alone is not a complete A/C repair quote.
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Refinishing
Preparing the Gray Finish
The paint-preparation photograph shows the CX-5 masked in the booth, with its windows, wheels, and surrounding surfaces protected. The exposed areas identify the panels being prepared for refinishing.
The finish work covered the hood and affected panels, clear coat, panel edges, and underside areas. Seam sealer at the hood and corrosion protection were part of the scope, along with color sanding and buffing. These steps add detail to the body and paint work behind the completed exterior. Our car paint cost guide explains how surface preparation and the amount of refinishing affect the quote.
In the finished photograph, the gray panels, black grille, headlamp, and surrounding trim are visible together in daylight. Compare those adjoining surfaces with the damage photographs to see the exterior change.
Attention to the finish
The grille finish mattered, too.
The front-end repair included a piano-black grille and black moldings. The grille and trim finish matter alongside the refinished gray panels when the front end is reassembled.
Beyond the visible finish
Diagnostic Checks and Calibration
The repair plan for this CX-5 included pre-repair and post-repair scans and a static front-bumper calibration. Diagnostic checks and calibration sit alongside body and paint work when the vehicle and repairs call for them.
The exterior photographs show the visible result, while these operations address a different part of the repair process. The required checks depend on the vehicle and the work involved. Our team can explain which operations apply when discussing your repair plan.
Repair cost answer
How much are diagnostic scans and calibration?
About $130 / $550Per scan / static front-bumper calibration · this CX-5 repairApproximate charges for this CX-5 project were about $130 per diagnostic scan and about $550 for a static front-bumper calibration. These are separate operations, not one combined fee or universal rates. The scans and calibration needed for another repair depend on the vehicle and the work involved.
The exterior result
The Finished CX-5
The final photograph returns to the right-front corner shown at the start. The damaged lamp opening and distorted panels have given way to the assembled headlamp, hood, fender, bumper, and grille. The gray finish and black trim are shown together in daylight.
Viewed alongside the inspection and paint-preparation photographs, it completes the visual progression of this project. The supporting component work, panel repairs, and refinishing explain the change in more detail than a before-and-after photograph alone.
More answers for your repair
More Mazda CX-5 Repair Questions
Explore a few more questions about replacement parts and repair timing. The approximate part prices below are examples from this CX-5 project, with labor, refinishing, and other costs explained separately.
How much does a Mazda CX-5 bumper replacement cost?
The CAPA aftermarket bumper-cover part for this 2023 Mazda CX-5 was about $320. A complete bumper repair may also involve brackets, grille components, an absorber, an impact bar, fasteners, installation, and refinishing. The cover price excludes those additional items, associated labor, paint materials, and tax.
How much do replacement hood and fender parts cost?
For this 2023 Mazda CX-5, the CAPA aftermarket hood was about $450 and the CAPA aftermarket right-front fender was about $290. Those are individual part prices, excluding installation, refinishing, materials, tax, and related components such as hinges, liners, brackets, and moldings.
How long does a Mazda CX-5 collision repair take?
Repair time depends on the damage, parts availability, and the approved work. A front-end repair involving several panels and supporting components needs a different schedule from a minor cosmetic repair. Our team can discuss timing after assessing your CX-5 and keep you informed as the repair progresses. For the stages and factors that affect timing, read our guide to how long collision repairs take.
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