Any advice on what I should be expecting for estimates? Lost the battle to a truck with a plow. Nothing is leaking, seems to be mostly cosmetic. Do not care about the hood dent, mainly concerned for the fender area.

Long story short, I bought a used vehicle with HID projector lights and they are not aligned to center. They are both angled towards the driver side for some reason. I took it to the dealer and they said there is nothing they can do because these headlights can only be adjusted vertically; not horizontally. They said they saw no evidence of physical damage or that the vehicle was in an accident, but told me I need to take my car to a body shop to have the headlights adjusted. I just can't imagine how a body shop would help with this.

I didn't notice the crack when I bought the car. It looks like it has a small bubble in the middle, does this mean it has been fixed already? Do I need to get it professionally checked out?

If you are just here to be hateful move on please. Another reminder that I am doing this for the first time with no power tools and a very limited budget. My goal is just acceptable enough quality to get my WOF here in New Zealand. Not to be shop perfect. So happy for tips or a general there or not there yet type comments but not hateful comments just because I couldn't afford a panel beater or professional to do it.

I still have a couple lines to sand down between coats but the back end is done now so will clear coat that tomorrow. 6:35pm (Summer) here now so stopped for the night and to let the paint dry before I go back to it tomorrow. tomorrow will wet sand 1500g again before drying and painting again. I am hoping its only one or two more coats to do then clear coat. But happy to take constructive advice and tips to improve it as much as possible before I book in for my wof (warrent of fitness) and then hopefully get my registration again after that (it's on hold). But before I take it to the mechanic I will wash and clean the whole car as well to try have the mechanic in a good mood to pass the wof.

I had a short year stint as an estimator before getting promoted to be a manager of a shop. Lately it’s been stressing myself out dealing with unreliable techs, dealing with unachievable shop budgets, and dealing with insanely unreasonable customers. Has anyone stepped down to just be an estimator? I’ve found some openings that pays probably $10000 less annual without dealing with all the internal BS. I signed up to work with cars… not babysit grown adults haha

What is the bare minimum i need to do a basic repaint of my TJ. Doesnt need to look pretty just needs the most basic paint since its gonna get messed up anyway from off roading.

Good afternoon, Wanted to ask what your guys thoughts were on this slight hit to this car. Other car backed up into it, no big dents or anything. Looks like small scratches but towards the bottom, it seems they are deeper.

Do you guys think the majority can be buffed out? Hoping it can be and I live with the deeper scratch not being as noticeable as much as its black.

Thank you!

This will be first patina paint job I’ll be doing. Just wonder if there’s any steps other than scuffing and shoot. Customer also wants a matte finish. Any advice would be appreciated

Hey everyone.

This is my first post here so I'm looking for some advice.

My 2014 Honda Cross Tour took a bump whilst trying to squeeze out of a tight spot caused by snow plows putting snow behind my car. The rest of the car is fine but the front side passenger took a hit.

This is my first car so I'm unsure of how to proceed and I'm open to feedback.

Do I bite the bullet and take it to an auto shop?

- Do I try to fix it myself?

- Do I just ignore it?

Given this just happened, I'd like to take some time to process this and get feedback to avoid a rash decision.

Please do give me all your thoughts! Thank you!

Also I reside in Canada, if it helps.

Thanks everyone!

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