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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 04:46 AM
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Default How do I fix a slightly bent trunk?

So this hasn't bothered me much, but now that I really thought about it and I know that this problem exists, I want it to be fixed lol.

Look at the amount of space there is on the left side and the right side of the trunk. The right side looks worse than it actually is because I took that picture up too close I guess. It is barely noticeable but I know it's there.

I am guessing the previous owner put something on the right side of the trunk and slammed the top down and it hit whatever was in the trunk and got slightly bent.

Is there a fix to this? And I feel like there is some wind noise coming inside the car. Just a little... Do you guys have this too? If not, I guess it is coming from this slightly bent area.

As always, thanks for helping guys!
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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Thinking I would take the car to a body shop to have the trunk fixed.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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Yeah that's what I'm thinking, but you never know. Some people here come up with crazy **** lol.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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Hookah, check the gap between the hatch and the surrounding panels. If it’s out-of-whack up top as well, then most likely all that is needed is a hinge adjustment. Although that’s probably a fiddly job, as I used to hear my dad swear and curse when he had a stubborn one to do.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 07:13 AM
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open hatch, grab by each side and pull the right side down while lifting the left side up. close it, see it its better
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 08:29 AM
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Did you end up fixing it...... because I have the same problem with mine.....
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