My trunk was hit and dented really bad, would.

Tiny
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My trunk was hit and dented really bad, would it be cheaper to replace it or to take it to the dealership for fix?

also would I need just a new trunk lid or the whole area would need new parts?
Monday, November 12th, 2012 AT 3:17 PM

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Tiny
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Alot of times its' beest for a body shop to give an opinion because there may be damage to the area behind the trunk like where it locks. You can always get a used one and have it paitned to match your car instead of anew one if you want to do it yourself but have a body shop paint it for you.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012 AT 3:21 PM
Tiny
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Okay thank you, ive searched though in local areas online if they have any and could not find any, do you know if a dealership would sell me one?
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Monday, November 12th, 2012 AT 3:43 PM
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Try junkyarddog. Com online also Schram auto parts in Michigan they buy everything GM sells them from engineering vehicles. Junkyarddog will take a few days just type in your info and they will contact you online.
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Monday, November 12th, 2012 AT 4:01 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so so so much!

This is the damage.
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 12:09 AM
Tiny
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The na trunk may fix it then it's kind ofhigh so I don't think any damage was done on bottom try the two places I sent you and then get it painted to match, don't do the painting your self as it'svry dangerous stuff with not much ventalation unles s you already are a painter.
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 12:28 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so so much!
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 6:35 AM

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