My trunk was hit and dented really bad, would.

MARIAHDLS

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2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
13,000 MILES

My trunk was hit and dented really bad, would it be cheaper to replace it or to take it to the dealership for fix?

also would I need just a new trunk lid or the whole area would need new parts?

Monday, November 12th, 2012 AT 3:17 PM

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HMAC300

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Alot of times its' beest for a body shop to give an opinion because there may be damage to the area behind the trunk like where it locks. You can always get a used one and have it paitned to match your car instead of anew one if you want to do it yourself but have a body shop paint it for you.

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Monday, November 12th, 2012 AT 3:21 PM

MARIAHDLS

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Okay thank you, ive searched though in local areas online if they have any and could not find any, do you know if a dealership would sell me one?

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Monday, November 12th, 2012 AT 3:43 PM

HMAC300

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Try junkyarddog. Com online also Schram auto parts in Michigan they buy everything GM sells them from engineering vehicles. Junkyarddog will take a few days just type in your info and they will contact you online.

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Monday, November 12th, 2012 AT 4:01 PM

MARIAHDLS

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Thank you so so so much!

This is the damage.

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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 12:09 AM

HMAC300

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The na trunk may fix it then it's kind ofhigh so I don't think any damage was done on bottom try the two places I sent you and then get it painted to match, don't do the painting your self as it'svry dangerous stuff with not much ventalation unles s you already are a painter.