I'm working on my first car repair project - fixing the hatchback liftgate on my 2008 Toyota Prius. During disassembly, I had to drill out some seized bolts and now need replacements.

The hardware store (Ace) identified them as either 10/32" thread or M5 T-bolts, but they didn't have exact matches. I found similar ones online but they only come in bulk quantities.

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Questions:

• Where's the best place to source these specific bolts?
• Would a Toyota dealership parts department have them?
• Are there any auto parts stores that typically stock these?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially from those who've worked on Prius liftgates before. Thanks!

Picked up this car for a pretty good deal, just has a few dents like these to fix. This one is a bit more than I've dealt with before, though - best way to fix this?

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EDIT: This isn’t a business idea, but a body shop project idea.

I'm setting up a garage body shop and looking for advice on what I should keep in mind. Specifically, I'm wondering about the impact of colder temperatures on processes like coating, painting, and drying. Are there precautions or adjustments I should make to ensure quality results?

My initial plan is to divide the garage into separate work and spray booth area. I’ll build the spray booth using a wooden frame covered with plastic sheeting, and I’ll install a filtered blower to ensure proper airflow in and out of the area.

What should I keep in mind? Any advice?

Noticed this on my car tonight that I just got after driving earlier, pretty big chip just below one of the back tail lights, wondering what the black spot is on it also.

Any ideas what might have hit my car to cause this? It’s a really weird spot also since I don’t know how something from the road would’ve reached way up there.

What would be the best way to go about fixing this pretty bad chip. Cars an Audi Q3.

Any advice on best way to fix or how much something like this would cost to fix if I had it done somewhere would be great.

I need to figure out how to get these screws out of my lift gate handle. I have a 2008 Prius, I have tried everything.

So ik jack shit about cars, but I do know that my steering wheel should be fully straight when driving straight instead of turned to the right like it is now. And ik why this is and how it happened I hit a curb really hard, but everything's fine and all good, but my wheel and straight and I have a light in my dashboard that looks like a car swerving which I'm assuming is a light saying my steering wheel don't match my car wheels on which way their pointing. How do I fix this? Or should ask a different subreddit?

In my 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA the air conditioner/heater stopped working. I think the motor just gave out. There is no air going at all. I’m mostly concerned because winter is coming up. I currently don’t have the money to repair it. Can anyone give me tips on how i can de-ice my windows? Thank you in advance.

Hi all,

I'm attaching some pictures of rust spots on the rear fenders and front passenger door of a 2006 ES330.

It besides that rust, the car is in mint condition, mechanically and aesthetically, especially the interior... it's very beloved by a loved one and I was hoping there's something I can do to slow the rot so they can hold on to it a bit longer without it looking like a wrecked mess.

The front it spotless, the underbody and suspension components / assemblies are perfectly sound, the only other worryingly rusted spot is the backplate of the RL brake assembly, which I've already replaced.

I know that once rust starts, it's virtually unstoppable within a reasonable price, but I'd like to know if the experts here have any recommendations regardless.

Ideally, they owner would like to keep the car for as long as it is mechanically sound.

Links to videos/blogs with someone who explains how to do this right are highly welcome! I'm not looking for anyone to write me an essay on how to DIY this, I'm happy to just get pointed in the right direction and read some wisdom from experienced bodywork people.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Hi all,

I have to replace sideview mirrors due to issues with the mounting bolts rusting out.

For the new ones, I have two options: scrap yard assorted colors, or aftermarket "ready to paint" black ones.

I'd like to spray them myself and get them as close to the car color as I can; any advice? I've never done a proper spray paint job in my life; always get streaks and thick spots.

My bf owns a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited with 5.7 liter hemi engine. He went out of state this weekend and today, on his way home, going down the interstate, the Jeep completely died. No warning lights came on. No weird sounds. Just died. We had it towed back home and a friend of his brought his "scan tool" over to help solve the issue. It "diagnosed the problem as crankshaft sensors. My bf changed them. Still dead. It'll turn over but barely and never cranks. Any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Just bought a 2009 civic, and it's a little rough just trying to make it better. I don't expect a brand new quality repair just looking for some advice on how to get the dent "out"

Will sand the roughest parts and spray with primer and color match paint. Just want it to not jump out at you when you first look at the car

2016 Honda Civic Sedan. Looking for the part circled in red. Thank you

Emergency Break Help!!! drive a 2017 Subaru Legacy. Today while driving my coins spilled all over and moments aftery car came to a complete stop and the emergency break had been engaged. We were able to switch back into drive normally and pull over. The emergency break light is on and will not turn off. Can anyone telle what is happening? don't know if the coins is even relevant to this happening or if is the entire reason it hapi. Can anyone please share some advice or any knowledge they have about this? Thank you so much

I am going to put the bumper protector sticker so it can be padding for rolling luggage off from my trunk it won't damage the bumper paint any further. However, I saw that you can damage paint if the sticker stay on car for a long time. I am more concerned since my car outdoor expose to heat of the sun in long duration.
Is there something I can put between the car's bumper which has paint and the protector sticker? So when I remove the sticker it won't really damage paint?
I thought of putting painters tape in between before I put on the bumper protector sticker, but have anyone done it? Alternative?

Thanks, I am a noob.

Bought a car with rust on the door, not looking for perfection but don’t want it looking awful. Did I do okay for my first time? Any tips?

I know I have lines :/

Hi all, Started to notice the belt/seal is coming off of my A4. Is there a way to fix this or does it need replacing?

If I have to replace it has anyone attempted to do this on their car model, is it a difficult DlY fix or should I take it to the shop? Thanks!

Also sorry if 1 butchered the name on this part.