My 92 Toyota Camry hood is tied down with string. The hood is bent in a bit because it flew up a few weeks ago

Question

while I was driving a few weeks ago. Is it possible that the reason why it flew up because possibly the hook is bent near the bumper? I really don't have the money to replace the hood (or bumper for that matter) but if anyone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it.

Answer 1

throw a couple hood pins in it, it will do the trick and they are pretty cheap. they just attach where the hood is suppost to latch and drill two holes through the hood where the pins go through and put your diaper pins in. there you go and good enough.

Answer 2

See if a body shop can pound it out and fix the latch. That would be cheaper than replacing the hood. It really isn't safe to drive with just a string tying it down. If the string breaks, the hood is going to fly up and block your view.

Answer 3

that's probably the reason it flew up on you ,all i can tell you to do is try and keep it tied down so it doest do it again,,there's no other way i can help you with it,,sooner or later you,ll need a good hood for it,,maybe you can keep it tied down until then,,good luck,hope this help,s.

Answer 4

Its not that expensive, You can possibly go to a junk yard and find one for a cheap price.

Answer 5

try banging it back so it locks. or tie a string.

Answer 6

try dollar-store tiedowns, they'll hold it !