I ran into the spare tire on a jeep in front of me at a stop light (oops) - my hood is slightly dented (barely noticeable) and shuts tight in the front...it just doesn't fit tight on the sides. It really isn't noticeble and I hate spend $1000 to fix it (estimated cost) - do you think it is necessary?
2006-06-07 04:57:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You should be OK. As long as the latch holds the hood down securley, it will be good to go. If it doesnt bother you to see the misalignment of the hood near the fenders, then leave it alone. Just make sure that the latch holds tight, you dont want the hood to fly open and blind you while you are driving.
2006-06-07 05:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find a place that has a wind tunnel and test to see how much wind it takes to blow it off. Then after the test don't drive faster than it takes to blow off the hood. Or better yet, find a good body shop that doesn't over charge for the repair as this is minor and should not cost that much.
2006-06-07 12:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by friendly2thecore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had this problem. My car is a 1995. My wife did this on day 3. Have been driving like that ever since. As long as the latch is good you will be ok. The only thing this will affect is resale.
2006-06-07 14:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by hangin_in_out 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do I restore my hood its fading?
2014-05-06 08:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jacky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to auto zone spend ten bucks for hood pins find a guy to put them on! and a little more sporty look. and holds better than the latch itself
2006-06-13 18:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by avbb2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd do it for $500. Let me know. I'm in the Atlanta area.
2006-06-07 14:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋