that all makes sense, only problem is that this car has never been bumped by us (we bought the car new), so unless we got bumped by someone in a parking lot or something like that, then i don't see why most of the tabs would be busted. anyway, will take it in for an estimate on monday. if anyone has any idea how much something like this should cost, please let me know. it doesn't seeem like it should cost much, just replacement of the tabs, nothing else is damaged as far as i can tell. of course labor costs being what they are, 30 minutes work could be $50...