you cant really say avoid for car parts - most couriers wont insure car panels.
was it appropriately packaged?
Yes it was from a company in England who photographed everything for me before sending. It arrived with the box completely opened, tape cut down the middle and edge of bumper showing with bubble wrap ripped of it. I paid extra for insurance as well without anything refunded, ultimately says in T&C about car parts so down to me. You'd think they'd refund the cost for added insurance and the shipment at least, very poor in my books.