r/AutoBodyRepair • • 6h ago

How much will the repair be?

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Hit a pole yesterday. This happened to my car. How much will this be to fix? The front tire is out of place too. Car is a Mini cooper 2013


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 15h ago

Need help with cracked bumper PLS

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Is there anyway to fix this with eproxy it’s not structurally damaged just a crack from hitting a stupid sign. Also is there anyway to fix it without taking off the bumper?

It’s just the lower part of the front bumper.

Ok also is it a big deal if I just don’t fix it?


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 13h ago

Should I buy my sisters 2012 Subaru w/ 190k miles for $1k?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 13h ago

Repair NEED HELP/ Audi Q7 Rear Bumper Gap — Red Flag?

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Hi everyone,

My wife and I were considering purchasing a used Audi Q7 from an Audi dealership. We had already agreed on the terms of the deal when we noticed an issue with the rear bumper during our inspection.

The bumper cover appeared to have separated near the weatherstripping, leaving a gap of approximately half an inch. I could see some of the clips through the gap, but I couldn't determine whether they were broken or simply disengaged.

The Carfax report showed no accidents. However, the vehicle's official service records mentioned a “sensor drop off” followed by reinstallation.

I asked the sales manager to restore the bumper to its original, properly aligned condition before we completed the purchase. He explained that they could try to pop it back into place if a clip was loose, but they couldn't guarantee in writing that the issue would be fixed. He also mentioned that a full rear bumper alignment could involve more extensive work.

I contacted the service manager at another Audi dealership where we regularly service our vehicles. After hearing the details, he considered this a potential red flag and said he personally would hesitate to purchase the vehicle.

For context, the bumper appears to fit flush against the body on both the left and right sides. The gap is along the rear portion of the bumper near the weatherstripping and appears relatively uniform.

I've attached photos for reference. I'm an Audi owner myself and have done some modifications to my other vehicles, but I'm not familiar with the details of Audi bumper mounting and alignment.

I wanted to share this experience and hear from others who have encountered similar issues with their Q7s or have experience with Audi bodywork and collision repair.

Thanks for sharing your experience and insights!


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 14h ago

How do I fix this

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My car is a 2026 Toyota Corolla le


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 17h ago

Someone hit my parked car, dented only the front offside wing - their insurance is quoting £1000.99 for the paint only, for one panel - how much paint would that actually be in litres?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 21h ago

ACCIDENT I got rear bumped!

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

scratch and dent Estimate from autobody shop

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My mom accidently scrapped her car against a pole in a parking garage, on the right side of her car (2018 Honda HRV). Went to an autobody shop, and the estimate came to be higher than expected,about $1700 canadian dollars. I really dont know cars, does this quote seem fair? Thanks for everyone's help.


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

How many spray cans will I need to paint a F150 fender?

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Here's the kit I found on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/0dYwttMs

How many cans of each primer, base, and clear coat will I need?

Thanks


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

Repair damage control

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

Crack in brake light cover

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Any suggestions on how to fix this? Specifically make the crack unnoticeable?


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

scratch and dent Woke up to some scuffs

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Noticed some deep scratches on the front end on my driver's side this morning. I'm parked on a street in front on my apartment building. Could he tire marks?


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

Hit a raised manhole cover

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

Damage to the front lip during transporation

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

INDUSTRY What's one bodywork mistake that's much easier to prevent than repair?

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Body damage usually starts small. A rock chip you keep ignoring, a scrape that never gets touched up, surface rust that sits through a wet winter. By the time it's noticeable, the repair is often much bigger than it needed to be.

For those who've done bodywork or restorations: what's one thing you wish more owners would take care of sooner?


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

RUST Question on rust bubbles

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Looking at a classic car and it has some paint bubbling around the c pillar. How bad does this rust look to you guys?


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

ACCIDENT Worth paying the deductible?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

Office/front desk folks: how long did your last supplement take, start to finish?

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hi all! would love some feedback on this post, trying to find some real issues. thanks


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

Replacing my back seat passenger window.

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

ACCIDENT Can someone please tell me if it’s worth making an offer the other driver?

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I accidentally backed into this parked car a few weeks ago and ended up scratching the truck that I hit. My car got the worst of it and was very dented. The other driver is now submitting a claim, but I would like to try to handle it ourselves. Based off these photos do you think it’s worth making an offer to him?


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

Estimates and can this be fully fixed?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

ACCIDENT How can I fix this?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

ACCIDENT Can this be pulled?

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I foolishly backed into something and have two dents that I consider fairly minor on the rear lift gate. My wife took the car for a couple of quotes while I was at work. They want to replace that entire portion of the lift. Does that seem reasonable? I thought maybe they could be pulled out. Thanks!🙏


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

RUST Best way to tackle this?

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I’ve never worked on cars or have done body work on them but a few shops have quoted anywhere between 1000$ - 3500$ just o repair this small area which seems like a lot.

A friend told me I should jsut do it myself it’s not that hard. Just need to be patient

What do you guys think? I really love my car it’s an f36 and winters coming where I’m at and don’t want the rust to get worst than it already is


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

Repair 2018 Impreza DIY repair: replace or splice side mirror?

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