About William Forster Expertise 22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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Past/Present Clients Just about every major insurance company in NW Ohio
Question I have a hood that I can not get open.I made a mistake and now I do not know how to fix it. My car was running hot and I was going to check the water so I opened the hood and but did not raise it up and then I got distracted .I started driving and the hood flew all the way back over my windshield and then when I stopped it went back down and closed and now I can not get it to open. It is not closed all thye way,but, I can't get it open. How can I get the hood open or what do you suggest? Is there any way to pry it open?
Answer Mel, I have no idea what sort of vehicle this is- that would help a little. The hood and hinges are probably totally ruined, that's why it's jammed against the striker. It's probably ruined also. About all I can suggest is getting a helper, have him pull the latch while you first push down on the hood- then try prying up with some sort of prybar or large screwdriver. If that don't work, you need to visit a body shop. Bill
