Awesome video! This exact scenario happened to me back in June 2024. I was sitting at a red light and a distracted driver in a Toyota truck with a bumper guard rear ended me. Fortunately the guy had insurance and I did get paid out eventually, after two months of getting the run around from the insurance company. My old 2004 Honda Civic hybrid manual is drivable but once I got the trunk open, it just won’t shut. I’ve been driving around with a rope holding the thing shut. The gap looks just like this. I could take it to a body shop but I don’t think it’s worth putting that much money into such an old vehicle. I do love the car and it runs great so I’m trying to do the repairs myself on the cheap when I found your video. Super detailed, helpful and entertaining tutorial! Love the channel! Thanks for sharing
Right on! Good luck. How my dad explained it was it doesn’t work now so why not try to fix it. What’s the worst that could happen its already not operational but a little effort might fix it and not only did you get it working you did it yourself.
I was involved in a hit and run incident that occurred on a Saturday evening. It was very terrifying but I stood bold to bare and settle it myself. Though I did not know the driver and the vehicle, I thank God that I was not injured , the driver flee and will regret it for his/her actions. Interesting videos like this make drivers like us that’s not at fault to release it all out, eventually we pray to have a safe trip every time we’re driving. Impressive video!
Thanks so much for this helpful info, especially the way you share your problem solving thought process. It’s very empowering to discover sometimes things aren’t that difficult to fix!
@@VinylVillageGarage is what happened to the back of your car considered frame damage? The metal in the back of my trunk is bent just like yours except the person admitted fault for the accident
That is a good question that I don’t have the answer for. A unibody car basically means the entire car is the frame and all the pieces are part of the structure. With that said to the professional world the answer might be yes, so in your case fortunately it sounds like insurance is going to help pay for the repair just incase it’s considered the frame. Which is repairable of course just probably not the way I did it.
@@VinylVillageGarage worked like a charm I got my trunk to close down a little further than it was and got that metal bumper to straighten up more than it was were going to continue working on it next week but I’m happy with my progress for now
Thank you for this video. I have an Altima. I must have been hit in a parking lot - no clue when it happened. I was recently washing the car, tried to open the trunk to clean around the lights and quarter panels and the trunk is catching on the inner black trim panel around the latch. I looked at the bumper cover lip and it’s about 1/2” from the exterior wall of the trunk. Took off the bumper cover and sure enough, the steel bumper has a crack in it and is pushed in about 2”. The bumper and brackets are really rusted. I had no idea they were this bad so I bought new ones. My question is - do you find it’s normally best to correct with a come-along using the old bumper and brackets as a reference to gauge the correction rather than remove the old bent parts first and find an attachment point directly on the exterior trunk wall?
Man I know nothing about cars but I have to fix my own car frame is bent so trunk isn’t latching I was hoping I could just beat it back into place ughh man this is gonna be rough thanks for the video but the bumper don’t look bent it’s the inside of my trunk so idk how I’d get that in order
Glad you liked it. I don’t normally do collision damage but staying true to our theme anything automotive in a 2 car garage I could not say no. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel!!
Depends on budget and quality really. Internet has some for sure or even harbor freight. The one I used in that video cost me like $20 bucks 20 years ago and I still use it now. But a nicer unit with a chain is more money still sure you can buy one for under $100
If you are somewhat mechanically inclined or good with your hands you could do the same thing I did in the video and fix it yourself. Part of the reason I shared it. I have plenty of projects at this point to keep me very busy for a long time
@VVG Firebird Restoration Station I bought a rav4 for my dad and when he came out from store tanker trailer had rear ended him now I don't have the money to fix it for him took me 10 years to save for that
Yes potentially just depends on how bad and if it has caused panel misalignment, or if the damage is close to the taillight wage can get in that way as well
I wish I could recommend someone for you, the unfortunate part it’s hard to find. Part of then reason I shared the experience of doing it hoping that it would save people a few bucks and give some insight to build confidence they might be able give it a shot and maybe fix it.
Do I need to take bumper off if it's just a 1/2 inch off on inside back of trunk that's bent? Towards top of frame?so just left of where trunk latches.
Unfortunately cars are just made of Light gauge sheet metal and it doesn’t take much to bend them out of shape. Like in this video it didn’t look bad bad it needed help. Most of the time you can pull the car back into shape.
My Elantra is 100 times worse, with both frame rails rippled. The spare wouldn't fit in the well anymore, so I let all the air out, shoved it in, then blew it up to 70 PSI. I then repeated the process with a little piece of wood between the spare and the back wall of the trunk. As I increase the size of the wood, more and more of the original "dent" is coming out and even the frame rails are looking a bit better. The next step will have to involve pulling, and I think I'll use the momentum of the car so I don't have to rely on the tires, brakes or transmission to hold it still; I just need to find a big tree, or run a 15,000 LB ratchet strap under the tires of another vehicle. It will never be perfect, but if I can pad the bumper out with wood and glue, get the bumper skin back on, and make it look respectable from 10 feet away, it will be good for at least a few more years. I'm not trying to impress anyone with a car like this, but it does its job reliably.
Awesome video! This exact scenario happened to me back in June 2024. I was sitting at a red light and a distracted driver in a Toyota truck with a bumper guard rear ended me. Fortunately the guy had insurance and I did get paid out eventually, after two months of getting the run around from the insurance company. My old 2004 Honda Civic hybrid manual is drivable but once I got the trunk open, it just won’t shut. I’ve been driving around with a rope holding the thing shut. The gap looks just like this. I could take it to a body shop but I don’t think it’s worth putting that much money into such an old vehicle. I do love the car and it runs great so I’m trying to do the repairs myself on the cheap when I found your video. Super detailed, helpful and entertaining tutorial! Love the channel! Thanks for sharing
Right on! Good luck. How my dad explained it was it doesn’t work now so why not try to fix it. What’s the worst that could happen its already not operational but a little effort might fix it and not only did you get it working you did it yourself.
I was involved in a hit and run incident that occurred on a Saturday evening. It was very terrifying but I stood bold to bare and settle it myself. Though I did not know the driver and the vehicle, I thank God that I was not injured , the driver flee and will regret it for his/her actions. Interesting videos like this make drivers like us that’s not at fault to release it all out, eventually we pray to have a safe trip every time we’re driving. Impressive video!
Sorry that happened to you as well. Glad to hear no injuries. It seems to happen a lot hit and runs unfortunately
Thanks so much for this helpful info, especially the way you share your problem solving thought process. It’s very empowering to discover sometimes things aren’t that difficult to fix!
Wow thanks, you said exactly what the plan was. Simply or show how it really isn’t that bad do. Appreciate you letting me know.
Thank you. Watching your video gave me the confidence to fix my car today. I'm very happy and I've saved money too.
Right on! Saving money is always a winner
This gives me hope that my car can be repaired .you are awesome by the way. Really a stellar collision repair
Thanks, this stuff is fun to me
And hopefully it will encourage others to try and fix things. Appreciate the feedback 👍
@@VinylVillageGarage is what happened to the back of your car considered frame damage? The metal in the back of my trunk is bent just like yours except the person admitted fault for the accident
That is a good question that I don’t have the answer for. A unibody car basically means the entire car is the frame and all the pieces are part of the structure. With that said to the professional world the answer might be yes, so in your case fortunately it sounds like insurance is going to help pay for the repair just incase it’s considered the frame. Which is repairable of course just probably not the way I did it.
What an informative video. I’m taking on this challenge rather than paying someone $200 to do it. Thanks again!
Anytime
200? they tried to charge me 1200$!! No thanks, I'm fixing it myself.
Thanks pops I'm fixin my Nissan this week
Right on!!
Just bought a tow winch tomorrow it’s goin down
@@AP-DDD fantastic!
@@VinylVillageGarage thanks
@@VinylVillageGarage worked like a charm I got my trunk to close down a little further than it was and got that metal bumper to straighten up more than it was were going to continue working on it next week but I’m happy with my progress for now
Great Job as always Jon!
thanks! we had a lot fun doing this video.
Both helpful and amusing.
Thank you.
Very welcome
Great video
Thanks
What is that chain tool called mate can you please explain how to use that
It’s a come along or also called cable winch puller. It can lift like 2 tons so it gives you some decent pulling power.
Found this very helpul thanks so much
Glad it helped
Nice work!
Glad you liked it.
Thank you for this video. I have an Altima. I must have been hit in a parking lot - no clue when it happened. I was recently washing the car, tried to open the trunk to clean around the lights and quarter panels and the trunk is catching on the inner black trim panel around the latch. I looked at the bumper cover lip and it’s about 1/2” from the exterior wall of the trunk. Took off the bumper cover and sure enough, the steel bumper has a crack in it and is pushed in about 2”. The bumper and brackets are really rusted. I had no idea they were this bad so I bought new ones. My question is - do you find it’s normally best to correct with a come-along using the old bumper and brackets as a reference to gauge the correction rather than remove the old bent parts first and find an attachment point directly on the exterior trunk wall?
Normally in collision repair start by pulling the car back into shape before removing or replacing parts. I would pull as much back into shape first
Great video I sure wish you where in Washington
Thanks, wish I could just play
Cars all day everywhere
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Anyone else want to grab that screw stuck to the panel LoL
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What were the exact tools used? Just got into a similar pickle 😂
Chain, sledge hammer, come along, tape measure and a few hours
Man I know nothing about cars but I have to fix my own car frame is bent so trunk isn’t latching I was hoping I could just beat it back into place ughh man this is gonna be rough thanks for the video but the bumper don’t look bent it’s the inside of my trunk so idk how I’d get that in order
I don’t fault you for trying, and a big hammer will go a long way with sheet metal. Good luck
@@VinylVillageGarage thanks got it shut 🤝🏽🙏🏼💪🏼 looks like shit till I get a new bumper but the trunk shuts and I can drive it
👊🏻💪🏻. Great content brother!
Glad you liked it. I don’t normally do collision damage but staying true to our theme anything automotive in a 2 car garage I could not say no. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel!!
Where can I buy chain puller
Depends on budget and quality really. Internet has some for sure or even harbor freight. The one I used in that video cost me like $20 bucks 20 years ago and I still use it now. But a nicer unit with a chain is more money still sure you can buy one for under $100
Are u in Indiana now I’m out south my grandma need that now her trunk is exactly like that Nd the moneys good
If you are somewhat mechanically inclined or good with your hands you could do the same thing I did in the video and fix it yourself. Part of the reason I shared it. I have plenty of projects at this point to keep me very busy for a long time
Csn u do that to my rav4 . It got rear ended and i cant close my trunk😢
That’s not cool. Was it a hit and run?
@VVG Firebird Restoration Station I bought a rav4 for my dad and when he came out from store tanker trailer had rear ended him now I don't have the money to fix it for him took me 10 years to save for that
There is a dent near the trunk from hitting a mailbox, could this cause a leak in the trunk when it rains??
Yes potentially just depends on how bad and if it has caused panel misalignment, or if the damage is close to the taillight wage can get in that way as well
I take that its a common sentra problem mine had a Isuzu big horn hit the boot and drive off
That not cool. It might be more common then I thought. Does your trunk/boot still open and close?
What’s to do if the trunk door don’t open at all ?
Does you back seat fold down? If so you can sometimes unbolt or get the latch to release from inside
@@VinylVillageGarage whoever decided to build the 2017 Kia didn’t but latch inside the back seat it’s like my trunk is jammed
i need your help can you reccomend someone for me...that is able to do it chesply...same thing happened to my car..i had a hit and run
I wish I could recommend someone for you, the unfortunate part it’s hard to find. Part of then reason I shared the experience of doing it hoping that it would save people a few bucks and give some insight to build confidence they might be able give it a shot and maybe fix it.
Super😎
thanks for checking it out we appreciate it!
Do I need to take bumper off if it's just a 1/2 inch off on inside back of trunk that's bent? Towards top of frame?so just left of where trunk latches.
Not always. I did because I had planned on replacing the bumper it, unfortunately was boxed wrong so I just fixed it
@@VinylVillageGarage thank you
My bumper went bent and the trunk that latches on the bottoms is bent
Unfortunately cars are just made of Light gauge sheet metal and it doesn’t take much to bend them out of shape. Like in this video it didn’t look bad bad it needed help. Most of the time you can pull the car back into shape.
Are you located in Georgia by any chance?
Lol. Nope Indianapolis is home for me.
How much for the dodge car
Nor sure which car you are referring to. I don’t have any Mopars. The only car that I have for-sale is the 1968 Firebird convertible
My Elantra is 100 times worse, with both frame rails rippled. The spare wouldn't fit in the well anymore, so I let all the air out, shoved it in, then blew it up to 70 PSI. I then repeated the process with a little piece of wood between the spare and the back wall of the trunk. As I increase the size of the wood, more and more of the original "dent" is coming out and even the frame rails are looking a bit better. The next step will have to involve pulling, and I think I'll use the momentum of the car so I don't have to rely on the tires, brakes or transmission to hold it still; I just need to find a big tree, or run a 15,000 LB ratchet strap under the tires of another vehicle. It will never be perfect, but if I can pad the bumper out with wood and glue, get the bumper skin back on, and make it look respectable from 10 feet away, it will be good for at least a few more years. I'm not trying to impress anyone with a car like this, but it does its job reliably.
Very cool. I like the macguyver approach to things.
😮
Thanks!
My taillight broke
That’s a possibility, trip to the salvage yard or maybe a eBay thing get you one at a good price
Why park of Indiana you from bro you wanna fix my car lol 😂 it’s not bad at all
South side of Indianapolis. Is it another Hit and run Nissan?
My Toyota Corolla is fucked , wish you were closer
How bad is it?
@@VinylVillageGarageI honestly think pictures would be better to describe this car lol
@@VinylVillageGarage can I send pictures
Yes, on the video link is our email address, TH-cam will delete it from the messages on here.
Your face is close to all that pulling. Throw some towels and pullows over it incase something gives way so you don't end up with a hole in your head.
Good idea
Nice work!!
Thanks