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Old 07-03-2011, 05:47 PM
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Question The problem is the hood or the bumper



Hi .. am new here and i have more questions than answers... sorry for that.
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Take a picture of the entire front end to compare the other side
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there's isn't much details there to work with...but i would say it's not the hood or bumper. looks like the rad support isn't where it should be(looks pushed in) which is why your bumper/headlight/hoods looks like it's not lining up. as havoc stated more pictures will definitely help narrow down your problem. ps...what this car ever in a front end collision?
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I really don't know, I bought the car from a dealership ...
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you should have asked to see a carfax of the vehicle...it's not always 100% accurate, but it's better than nothing. as for this problem i see it all the time, i own a body shop. here's what you can try to do...pass side of vehicle loosen the bumper by the headlight/hood and see if you can bring it forward and to the left (facing car left) if that doesn't work you'll have to either pull or adjust your rad support to get it to line up properly. if i had to guess i'd say this vehicle was impacted on the pass side before, not only because of the lining up issue but also the fender seems a bit closer to the hood than the driver side. doesn't look like the job was properly done before.
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sorry i didn't see the last 2 pictures you posted, i was in the middle of writing a reply to your previous picture....your bumper seems to have a different shade of white than the fenders...is that just your camera or does it actually look slightly different in person too?
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... its my cell camera ... I know it sucks... looool.. I believe that its one colour .. I won't be amazed if that was the case... dealership is messed up...
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It has definitely had work done to the front end...
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... its my cell camera ... I know it sucks... looool.. I believe that its one colour .. I won't be amazed if that was the case... dealership is messed up...
most usually are, if they could sell you a dead horse they would...it's mainly the buyer to be educated/aware and know what to ask or what to check, with any car dealership (which i also have and own) commission is based on sales. sales person is never looking out for your interest, theirs is greater no matter how much it may look like they're on your side or trying to get you a good deal. your problem with the front is nothing major though, if you're not able to do it yourself...any good body shop would be able to fix this in an hour or two max and have it all lined up perfectly unless there's some serious underlying problem such as a bent frame. hope you get it straighten out (literally)
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... Damn... thank you all... I hope its simple...
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Originally Posted by LILBENZ230
It has definitely had work done to the front end...
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... Damn... thank you all... I hope its simple...
just asking but exactly who "all" are you referring to? lol..... i'm joking man i just hope you get your problem fixed. if not feel free to pm me for further info
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internal bumper rail is off. car probably has been in a minor fender bender up front.
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Anyone here in Florida can help me ??

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