AboutMichael Kakuk Expertise I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.
Experience 15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector.
10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.
Organizations Ezine expert author.
Publications Ezine magazine
Car advertisements
Various car related web sites
Education/Credentials Votech School
Chief Frame School
Hunter Alignment school
I-CAR Certified
Plastic Repairs
Aluminum Repairs
Question i was backing out into my garage and i hit my radio and in the my side mirror cracked and not all the way around. how do i fix this problem? do i have to go to a garage and fix it or can i do it myself? i have a 2001 Toyota camary.
Answer KAREN......I WOULD SEE A BODY SHOP AS THERE MAY BE DAMAGE TO THE DOOR FRAME WHERE THE MIRROR BOLTS UP.THAT IS WHAT TYPICALLY OCCURS TO TOYOTA'S.
THE BODY SHOP WILL MOST LIKLY HAVE TO REMOVE THE DOOR TRIM PANEL FOR ACCESS TO THE BOLTS.
IT WOULD BE COST EFFECTIVE TO LOCATE A MIRROR FROM A SALVAGE COMPANY...ASK THE SHOP.
WITH TOYOTA IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO GET THE CORRECT MIRROR AS IT DEPENDS ON THE PRODUCTION DATE AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER.
