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Dent on audi a3 boot
Hello,
Drove into the lamp pole protector while reversing into a space at shopping centre car park :mad: :doh: now there is quite nasty dent on the car boot. This needs now fixing and wondering how big of a job it would be and how much money I will now need to splash out. Worth going through insurace or just cover out of my own pocket?
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Drove into the lamp pole protector while reversing into a space at shopping centre car park :mad: :doh: now there is quite nasty dent on the car boot. This needs now fixing and wondering how big of a job it would be and how much money I will now need to splash out. Worth going through insurace or just cover out of my own pocket?
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Yes, it's a big job. I don't think that'll straighten out sufficiently so probably looking at a new boot door and a bit of plastic repair and paint on the bumper too.
Might be worth looking on ebay or Audi scrappers for a replacement.0 -
Yes, it's a big job. I don't think that'll straighten out sufficiently so probably looking at a new boot door and a bit of plastic repair and paint on the bumper too.
Might be worth looking on ebay or Audi scrappers for a replacement.
Agreed. A second hand boot lid would be the answer there. You might get lucky and get one the right colour.
Looks like a 2014 ish model?
I think this might be what you are looking for....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-Audi-A3-8V-5-Door-Hatchback-Tailgate-BLACK/163167004591?epid=1250754464&hash=item25fd82e7af:g:sIsAAOSw-Rlc~7U4
Or this one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A3-S3-8V-2013-2014-2015-2016-TAILGATE-BOOTLID-WITH-REAR-LIGHTS-BLACK/382809628753?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi%7CModel%3AA3%7CCars+Year%3A2014&hash=item59213b6051:g:~S0AAOSwPWtcHkI0
OR
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-AUDI-A3-8V-5-Door-Hatchback-Black-Painted-Bootlid-Tailgate-8V4827025D/362649078413?fits=Car+Make%3AAudi%7CModel%3AA3%7CCars+Year%3A2014&hash=item546f91ca8d:g:LhwAAOSwsJFc2oal0 -
Thank you guys.Do you have any idea how much i might be looking to pay for labour once i get a second hand boot? Will probably need to start saving now...
It is 65 plate so the suggestions posted are worth looking at, thank you0 -
Thank you guys.Do you have any idea how much i might be looking to pay for labour once i get a second hand boot? Will probably need to start saving now...
It is 65 plate so the suggestions posted are worth looking at, thank you
A second hand boot lid will be by far your cheapest option.
Theres maybe 1/2 day stripping the old lid off, rebuilding the bits in to the new one and refitting, so approx £100-150
Damage to the bumper is maybe £100-200, assuming it can be worked at in situ and they can get away with blending it in.
I'd budget about £350 plus the price of the boot lid.
You might get away with £250-300 all in, but i'd budget around £350.
Find a small, local, reputable body man, rather than heading for one of big players.0 -
Thank you for the advice. Will pop into few garages in the area to get some quotes.0
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