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Old May 13, 2004 | 04:28 AM
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Someone backed up into me HELP

yesterday at 7ELEVEN this guy in a truck straight up backed right into me and left a good dent right behing the rear passenger side door...i told him id let it go cuz he looked poor but when i went through the trunk and took out the liner there was a whole bunch of metal that i didnt expect to be there and it is in the way of me pushing out the dent...anyone have any suggestions on how to get to it if possible?...would taking out the rear seat help me get back there?
Old May 13, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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Why did you let it go? Poor or not, that is why he has insurnace.

You might have to try one of the dent pullers. It leaves a small hole that will need to be filled.
Old May 13, 2004 | 06:01 AM
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sorry dude dont know how to help you wit that issue...i guess u learned a simple lesson though...always get there insurance and all there info before you determine if you just gonna let it go or not...good luck with it man...
Old May 13, 2004 | 07:26 AM
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yeah, man, never determine at that moment what you are going to do. I am sure you were not thinking right.
Why do you think that most states have a law to posses insurance? Because of this type of thing.

Anyway, I have one of those things that suction to glass or a slick surface, and that might work. YOu could suction it to there and then just pull it out. (I can pick up an entire sheet of plate glass with this thing, and have a handle to carry it with, if you know what I am talking about?)
Good luck.
Old May 14, 2004 | 04:38 AM
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yea...now that i think about it i should have at least has him buy me a case of beer...damn...my friend was one of those dent thingys you guys are talking about but ive heard from a lot of people that they do not work but i guess ill give it a try....hahah i just hate when people look at my car like "whos the gangster behind those windows" then see a big old dent on the passenger side...IT SUCKS....
Old May 14, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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good luck trying to pull it out.
I don't think you have much choice, unless you want to replace the whole panel.
Old May 15, 2004 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Brudaddy
good luck trying to pull it out.
I don't think you have much choice, unless you want to replace the whole panel.
Replacing that whole panel requires an air body saw, and replacment that's been cut out of another car, a damn good welder, and a lot of time.

You would probably be wise to just call your insurance company and tell them that someone backed into you. They'll come out and look at it and you'll have to pay your deductible. But at least it will be fixed right.
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