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the front bumper on my truck....  i let my sister use my truck she rear ended a suburban ,...  the bumper is pushed in and sliding down it has caused the front frame to bend and he latch to the hood wont stay locked.. the hood has been tied down with a wire how much would this  cost if i were to take it to a shop...  i need to know so i can charge her for damaging my truck..

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Tasha, I can not see the truck; therefore I can not give you a price. You need to go to a bodyshop and get a few bids. It would be unfair to your sister for me to guess on this. There are many hidden parts and damages involved in the type of hit you are talking about. Do her good; get a fair and reputable estimate. Good Luck and great question Tasha. David

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David Caulfield

Expertise

All collision repair related questions. Experience in Production, Independent and Dealership style bodyshops.

Experience

32 years in the collision repair industry. past 20 years as a large collision repair facilty in O.C. California.

Organizations
California Autobody Association, Fix Auto USA Network.

Publications
California Autobody Assoc. / UpdatePromise.com / Smartent.com

Education/Credentials
Teach owners and managers across the country production methods and how to be a profitable repair facilty. Software author/inventor/creator for collsion related products.

Awards and Honors
Gross Profit Award for 2007 Fix Auto Netwrk. Top 10 CSI shop for multiple years.

Past/Present Clients
Tens of thousands of clients in the Southern California area.

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