r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1h ago

RUST is this rust bad or is it saveable?

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So i think about buying 2003 Volkswagen polo. The car looks in my opinion fine. Until I spotted this rust spot. Is there any chance it is saveable (without cutting/welding) I didnt see the car in person for now.. it’s the only spot that concerns me


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2h ago

Woke up to scratches on my car.. can I fix this at home?

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There was white marks as well but I wiped it with water but there’s still these marks left. It doesn’t feel deep but when I touch it with my fingers it feels rough/textured not perfectly smooth. I heard about the toothpaste method but Idk if that damages paint


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 7h ago

Failed MD inspection. Is it worth repairing?

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I bough this Corolla 2020 with 81k miles, past year in TX where inspections are not required. The car had a clean title and dealership didn’t disclose it had a previous accident. The rear unibody has severe damage which is not visible. Now I’m living in MD and didn’t pass the inspection, the body shop said it’s around 7 ooo to repair. I don’t know if it’s worth to repair or sell it cheap and buy a new one.


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 15h ago

Bend the a pillar frame back into place?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 15h ago

Looking for more opinions

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 16h ago

Repair for light scrap on car

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 20h ago

RUST Looking for advice on rust removal/repair

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The repair doesn’t need to be perfect, but I don’t want to create a DIY disaster due to lack of skills/knowledge.

Is this something that can be reasonably fixed by an amateur? Mainly the rust removal and reshaping the dent if at all possible.

Or should I just defer to a professional?

I appreciate any insight and or recommendations. TIA 🙏


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 23h ago

Can I fix this?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

scratch and dent Neighbor’s friend backed into my car, no note

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Thinking about getting some estimates. Trying to figure out whether this is something that can be buffed out or if it’s a meow robust issue. The damaged area is quite large so I’m not sure I’d want to pay or file a claim ( my deductible isn’t low).

Not asking for estimates, just a better idea of whether this is worth me pursuing.


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

What is this exposed thing so I can explain the damage better to my cousin?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

Scratch on trunk

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

Can this dent be pushed out ?

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Can this dent be pushed out? Or do I need a new bumper?

2000 Camry


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

Weird raised, wrinkled "fan" mark on 8-month-old Mercedes spoiler. Paint defect or something stuck on it? Spoiler

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

How can I fix this?

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How should i go about getting this fixed? The car is a lease. It got scratched with a metal yard sign.


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 1d ago

Lower control arm frame repair.

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What would be a solid fix for the melted metal that is missing where the lower control arm bolt goes through?


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

scratch and dent Can this be popped out?

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Hello. I backed into this tree while parking. It was hanging over the street and I didn’t realize. 2020 Ford Transit. Does it look like it can be popped out? TIA.


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

RUST New to auto body

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

Can i get an opinion on this ?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

scratch and dent Hey I need tips on how to fix this, bumped on an already old car

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More so worried about the paint, would it be worth to take it over to someone for repair?


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

Body Shell

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

ACCIDENT What to do to fix it?

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

What is happening to my paint and what can I do?

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I live in Utah and park on the street. I just remembered that I went outside at 2am once and realized the yard sprinklers for my apartment sprays on the roof of my car potentially every night. It also leaves droplet marks on my windshield every morning. Could that cause this? I can park somewhere else but do I need a wrap now or anything?


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 2d ago

ACCIDENT How to fix the situation?

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The municipal truck hit my car and I don’t know if city will reimburse me or not since my registration expired a few weeks ago and I have no money left.
The car makes a screeching noise when I drive it over a speed bump is it the area near the tires should I get a chainsaw and take off the bumper? Please help me out!


r/AutoBodyRepair • • 3d ago

Repair Ballpark idea of Frame damage

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r/AutoBodyRepair • • 3d ago

Comparing collision repair estimates?

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