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This morning I rear ended a Jeep Cherokee with my 5 series BMW. Seeing as my car is lower, His bumper hit my hood and now I cant get the hood open. Is there a way I can bend the hood back and it will open or is this going to be a professional job? If so, is it going to be an expensive one? I could care less about the denting or bowing, but I would like to get my hood open!
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Enlist the help of a friend to pull the inside release while you sit on, jump up and down on, or press down on the front of the hood- you should be able to get the outside release out from the grille opening if you try hard. Good Luck- Mark
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Mark Haben
Expertise
I can answer any question regarding insurance claims, estimating, customer service issues, proper and improper repairs, or general questions about repair methods.
Experience
11 years in estimating/management in independent and dealer shops. 2 years in paint and body repairs. Vast experience negotiating insurance claims, supplements, and dealing with everyday operations of a collision repair shop. Experienced with all makes and models.
Education/Credentials
ASE, ICAR certifications. Various manufacturer training and industry specific management classes also.
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