Expert: Michael Kakuk - 9/15/2009

Question
I have a 2003 Honda civic which needs following body repairs done. I am trying to do them myself, but have no experience. I would appreciate your advise.
needs replacement of left fender, hood, bumper,left headlight and radiator following a collison.I can buy these parts online. i need to know how to remove these damaged parts and install the replacement. what tools and kits I need? can these be done in a regular home garage? I would really appreciate your help.thanks

Answer
Peter......sounds like there is more to your repairs than you think. If you have bumper and
radiator damage there is a good chance that you have damage to your core support and mtg brackets.
You can tell if there is damage to these parts after you have removed everything off the car...and if the damage is present it will have to be addressed prior to the installation of tr he parts. I would go get an estimate for the repairs to see what that says before I purchased any parts.